Old or Antique Chinese Solid Silver & Carved Carnelian Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set with a pin and safety catch to the reverse. Marked 'China China'. Simply a wonderful Chinese brooch!
Carnelian, Silver
Antique Cinnabar Pin / Brooch - Tooled Brass Trim & Back - China - Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique brooch with carved cinnabar lacquer panel - tooled brass edge and back - c clasp and pin - unsigned - China - circa 1920's.
Brass
$3,108Sale Price|20% Off
Jade Brooch Moss on Snow Art Deco, Silver, Untreated, Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
It's a carving of peaches; symbolic of longevity. But look at those carved lines on the upper-left quadrant. Ever see a peach with lines like that? What makes this carved jadeite jad...
Jade, Silver
Large Antique Chinese Export Silver Enamel Peacock Buckle Floral Motifs Signed
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A beautifully detailed antique Chinese export buckle crafted in silver and richly decorated with vibrant enamel work in shades of turquoise, cobalt blue, green, and lavender. The rec...
Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Carved Coral Bird and Fruit Clip
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Carved Coral Clip of birds and fruits set in sterling. Hand carved in China circa 1920 in a pierced design. Works well as a pendant clipped on beads. 1.25" x 75". 19...
Coral, Sterling Silver
Two Chinese Antique Cinnabar Brooches Ric#JD012-1&2
Located in Norton, MA
Two Chinese Antique Cinnabar Brooches Ric#JD012-1&2 depicting floral patterns on both.
Gold Plate, Silver
Antique White Jade Hetain River Pebble Gold Milgrain Filigree Convertible Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the antique age of the convertible brooch, the stone likely came from Xinjiang, China, the origin of Hetian River jade, where it was first valued more than gold.
Jade, Gilt Metal, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable
H 1.78 in D 0.67 in L 2.88 in
Antique Chinese BELT BUCKLE, China XIXth century, collector's item
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Antique Chinese BELT BUCKLE, 19th century China, in gilt bronze, tourmaline and pink quarters finely engraved with a floral motif, Very Rare, museum piece, collector's item, length 7...
Quartz, Tourmaline, Bronze
Carved Jadeite Plaque Brooch
Located in Brisbane, AU
A rectangular Chinese carved jadeite brooch. The central plaque features a carved scene of prunus branches with a perched bird and crouching dog.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian French Gold Hair Comb Set with Diamonds and Made from Horn
Located in Antwerp, BE
The horn principally used was ox-horn, ranging from white to dark brown, which has been made onto buckles, brooches, etc. In China articles have been made of Rhinoceros horn.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Animal Dragon Diamonds Gold 1890s Chinese Imperial Pendant or Brooch
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
In Eastern Culture, the dragon is also very revered as we can see in the Chinese zodiac. This dragon can be used as pendant by the two hooks on the back of each wing tip or a brooch...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Exceptional Antique Chinese Carved Amber Brooch
Located in Media, PA
This is a stunning antique Chinese carved amber brooch. The age of the amber is approximately 150-200 years old.
Amber
Antique Chinese Rare Amber Dragon Brooch Qing Period
Located in Media, PA
This antique Chinese pendant from the Qing period features a rare amber dragon design, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of Chinese artisans.
Amber
Deco Bakelite Chinese Money Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antiqued silver metal and carved blue bakelite Chinese dangling coin brooch from the 1930s Czechoslovakia.
French Antique Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique China mounted on a brass Brooch. French work. Signed LIMOGES FRANCE.
Brass
Antique Chinese Gold and Coral Earrings and Brooch Suite
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Chinese 18 karat gold earring/ brooch suite with coral.
Coral, 18k Gold
Art Deco Jade Brooch Deep Emerald Green, Certified Untreated Kosmochlor Jade
Located in Northampton, MA
This Art Deco Jade Brooch features a gorgeous deep Emerald Green, Certified Untreated Kosmochlor Jade. It's the mineral chromium that gives jade (and Colombian emeralds) their luscio...
Jade, Silver
Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Clips/Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Dress Clips/Earrings from the 1920's. Delicately hand carved with butterflies within flowers. Each is set in sterling silver. Can be used on a neckl...
Jade, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Buddha Sureté Pin
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco Buddha sureté pin, set with a green pâte de verre Buddha, resting upon a diamond fleur-de-lis pedestal, with a platinum hallo-shape crown and a single diamond pendant, al...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Chinese Export Armorial Livingstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in St.amford, CT
Antique MOP gaming counter made into a piece of jewelry. It is a large size at 2 inches diameter, weighs 14.7 grams. Both sides have incredible master carvings, the back side depicti...
14k Gold
1920s Gold Dragon Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rich in golden color... Rich in texture and form... Rich in symbolism. This pin is nearly 100 years old and quite the treasure. *22k gold *hand chased and repousse
22k Gold
Vintage Chinese Export Filigree Silver Gilt Tiger Eye and Enamel Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is an amazing old Vintage Chinese brooch, made around the turn of the century.
Tiger's Eye, Silver, Enamel
Yellow Gold Jade and Diamond Dragon Brooch
Located in Lombard, IL
Stamp: 14k China (maker's mark).
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Era Chinese Red and Blue Enamel Gold Articulated Fish Pin
Located in Frederick, MD
This beautifully hand enameled & articulated koi fish measures almost 9 cm in length. Articulated Koi fish of this size from this era are very rare. All diamonds are graded accord...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock Black Opal round measuring .75" x 5...
Opal, 18k Gold
$572Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.23 in L 1.97 in
Russian Baltic Amber Cabochon Spider Vintage Pin Brooch in Gold, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite spider brooch. This Russian pin is the perfect accessory, featuring an amber body set on a goldtone setting and accented with two round black eyes. The twisted wire legs...
Amber
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.02 Carat Ruby 0.25 Carat Diamond Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful Victorian snake pin brooch crafted in 14K gold and 950 platinum. Circa 1880. The piece features: - blue paste - 2 rubies, round cut, TW 0.02ct, R 2/2, SI - 36 di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Chinese Jade Necklace 32 Inches 10mm Jade Beads Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE ANTIQUE ART DECO CHINESE JADE BEAD AND SILVER CLASP NECKLACE OF 32 INCHES (81cm) IN LENGTH. THE STUNNING AND DRAMATIC NECKLACE HAS GORGEOUS 10MM JADE BEADS OF T...
Jade, Silver
$695
H 1.43 in W 2.49 in D 0.41 in
Signed Hroar Prydz Norwegian Gilt Sterling Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch
By Hroar Prydz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed Norwegian butterfly brooch. In gilt sterling silver. By Hroar Prydz, whose workshop eventually became part of David Andersen. In the form of a butterfly with orange...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$3,988Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.06 in D 0.31 in L 1.26 in
Art Nouveau 1900 Opalescent Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enamel Orchid pendant-brooch. An exceptional pendant-brooch in the shape of an orchid flower, created in America during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1900. This...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,480Sale Price|36% Off
Jade & Pearl Ring Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
A large oval cabochon of translucent seafoam green jadeite jade is surrounded by 16 luminous natural pearls in this ever-stylish 14K white gold halo ring from the early 1950s. The j...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Vintage "Butterfly" Brooch Carved Jade and 3 Cultured Pearls 14 Karat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous, Mid Century vintage "Butterfly" brooch, features carved Jade and 3 cultured pearls set in a 14 karat gold floral motif. with 2 round rubies .08pts. and spiral antenna...
Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
$18,704Sale Price|20% Off
L 20 in
Burmese Jadeite Jade & Fancy Color Diamond Necklace, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Golden Fishes' Love Necklace from 'The Jade Dynasty Collection' by Austy Lee. This timeless piece is designed in an adorable and romantic way - with a pair of fishes face-to-face...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Enamel
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 3 in
Jade Fly Insect Leaf Brooch Pin Lapis Lazuli Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning Jade, Lapis Lazuli and Pearl Fly Bug Insect on a Leaf Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The fabulous fly or insect has a lapis lazuli cabochon body ...
Jade, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$318Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 1.23 in W 0.71 in
Vintage Apple Green Burmese Jadeite Jade Spider on a Leaf 8K White Gold Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Presenting our exquisite Vintage Apple Green Burmese Jadeite Jade Spider on a Leaf 8K White Gold Pendant, an enchanting piece that combines the allure of Burmese jadeite jade with vi...
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,450
W 0.78 in D 0.2 in L 1.02 in
Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold and Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enamel Orchid brooch. A beautiful orchid brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1901-1910. This little brooch...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$11,300
W 0.43 in Dm 0.43 in L 5.6 in
Natural Myanmar Imperial Green Donut Bracelet in 18K White Gold and Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
These "green light bulb" donuts are 100% natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A Myanmar jadeite jade. The beautiful imperial green color jade donuts are set in 18K white gold color a...
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
Antique Cinnabar, Nephrite Jade, & Rare Agarwood Stretch Bracelet
By Augusten Burroughs
Located in Northampton, MA
This gorgeous 6" beaded stretch bracelet is composed of 8 century-old hand-carved cinnabar beads, separated by eight 7.75 Siberian nephrite jade beads, each displaying light chatoyan...
Jade
Hattie Carnegie Sapphire Poured Gripoix Glass Floral Stick Pin, Gripoix
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Hattie Carnegie Sapphire Poured Glass Floral Stick Pin, by Maison Gripoix circa 1950's. Centers of faux pearls with crystals. Maison Gripoix worked for several American manu...
Gilt Metal
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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