Antique Demantoid Garnet Dragonfly Pin of 14k Gold, Circa 1886
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An enchanting antique pin dated 1886, designed as a finely rendered dragonfly in 14 karat gold, set with vivid demantoid garnets and accented by a sparkling diamond.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Dragonfly Pin Pendant Brooch Rubie Emeralds Diamonds Gold Magazine, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Huge Dragonfly Brooch (pin) comprising of fine Emeralds degrading in size from the body to the tail.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
18K Diamond, Tsavorite & Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This high quality, gorgeous dragonfly pin will be the highlight of any outfit!
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin
Located in New York, NY
Excellent condition. Dragonfly 1.75" x 1". Hat Pin 5".
Steel, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sapphire Dragonfly 14k Gold and Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious and vibrant Victorian dragonfly brooch bursting with character and charm.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin with extraordinary iridescent Butterfly Wings set in Sterling Silver.
Sterling Silver
$338
H 3.75 in W 5.12 in D 0.4 in
French Art Nouveau Brass Vide - Poche or Pin Tray with Dragonfly and Flowers
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau brass card or pin tray, vide-poche, 1920s. This delightful card tray or pin tray, vide-poche, is made of brass and showcases a relief design of a dragonfly, adorn...
Brass
$1,695
H 0.5 in W 2 in
Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin with an oval faceted natural mined blue Sapphire of great beauty.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Plique-a-jour Dragonfly Pin
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold dragonfly pin consisting of plique-a-jour wings set with old mine cut diamond and emerald accents.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dragonfly Pin with Sapphires Diamond, Ruby and Opal in 14 Karat and Sterling
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful antique dragonfly pin crafted from 14kt white gold and sterling silver.
White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Dragonfly Pin
Located in Houston, TX
A Victorian Sterling silver and Scottish agate dragonfly pin. Circa 1860. Scottish agate jewelry was inspired by a romantic interest in Scotland, triggered by Queen Victoria?
Agate, Sterling Silver
Opal, Diamond, Tourmaline and Garnet Dragonfly Pin
Located in Houston, TX
A late Victorian 18K yellow gold openwork dragonfly pin, with a garnet and green tourmaline body, and opal and diamond wings.
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Enamel Diamond Dragonfly Pin-Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A diamond studded hand-painted enamel dragonfly from the 19th century. Made in 14K gold this piece will complement and bring life to any outfit.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Jadeite Jade Akoya Pearl Garnet Gold Dragonfly Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
1900s Jadeite Jade Dragon Fly Pin. 14k gold dragon fly pin. Circa 1900-1920. Fine natural untreated Jadeite Jade. Certified by the AGTA as Green Translucent Fancy Carved, Natural Pyr...
Garnet, Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique French Diamond Dragonfly Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
This Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Silver topped Gold Mounted Dragonfly Pin is a specimen example of the art of the 19th Century French Goldsmith.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Dragonfly Diamond Platinum Gem Set Brooch Pin
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Platinum, Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch Pin, English C.1910. The wings, milligrain set with old rose and mine cut diamonds, the thorax with a round facete...
Diamond
Art Nouveau Enamel Amethyst Silver Dragonfly Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Nouveau Blue Green Enamel Silver stylized articulated Dragonfly, body has a securely nestled cabochon Amethyst body; marked: DÉPOSÉE. Maesuring approx. 2 inches L x 1. ...
Amethyst, Silver
Victorian Diamond Ruby Dragonfly Brooch En Tremblant Pin 6 Carats Old Mine Cut
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Let this stunning, authentic, 140 year old antique Victorian dragonfly brooch whisk you away on its shimmering, diamond embedded wings.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Platinum Gold Gem Dragonfly, English, circa 1910
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique platinum, gold, diamond, sapphire and ruby dragonfly brooch pin, English, circa 1910. The wings, milligrain set with old rose and mine cut diamonds, the thorax with a round f...
Art Deco Enamel Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin JA & S Sterling Silver 1938
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin with extraordinary iridescent Enamel in Sterling Silver.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 1.3 Grams Stone: Turquoise (0.75 - 1.5 mm), Pearl (2mm) Metal: Pin-18K Gold; Dragonfly-16K Gold ITEM #: BR-1428-101824-11
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Plique-a-Jour Dragonfly Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold dragonfly pin with yellow, green and blue plique-a-jour wings, set with antique cut diamond accents set on the torso and on the wings and cabochon cut emerald eyes.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Plique a Jour and Enamel Gold Dragonfly Pin
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful figural "dragonfly" pin. 18K yellow gold, with an enamel body and head and plique a jour wings.
18k Gold
Rare French Diamond Emerald Dragonfly Pin Attributed to Fouquet
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond Dragonfly brooch, the wings in platinum set with diamonds, the body set with emeralds, and the eyes with two cabochon sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Brooch
By Eugène Feuillatre
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Art Nouveau dragonfly pin (attributed to Eugene Feuillatre) mounted en tremblant, its wings plique-a-jour enamel and edged in rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Sapphire Enamel Dragonfly Gold Pin/Brooch
Located in Frederick, MD
Item: 14K Art Nouveau Diamond Sapphire Enamel Dragonfly Pin/Brooch Yellow Gold Weight: 9.5g Gem Stone: 35x=Diamond Center Gem Stone: 1x=Natural Sapphire Composition: 14k Gol...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin 35cm Black Togo Palladium Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 35cm Black Togo Palladium Hardware Bag Store Fresh. Brand New in Box. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware) Perfect holiday gift! Comes with lock, keys, cloche...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
$1,400
D 0.16 in Dm 1.5 in
Antique Art Nouveau Brooch Art Glass Signed Gabriel Stalin Fairy Dragonfly Lady
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare satin art glass medallion executed in relief depicts a fairy or a nympf designed as a young woman with dragonfly wings. It is signed Stalin at the bottom right for Gabriel ...
$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
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold River & Seed Pearl Flower Dangle Pendant w/ Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Genuine River & Seed Pearls - Baroque & Round Shape - Stem Set - Nice White Color Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.70 Grams Overall Width: 27.1mm (1") H...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,690Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good looking a...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$59,500
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in
Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Blue de Prusse Limited Edition Endless Road Birkin 50 Haute à Courroies is a remarkable fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. This exclusive piece from the 2019 Collection...
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Art Nouveau c.1900 French Silver, Plique-à-Jour and Paste Antique Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is constructed fro...
Silver
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
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
$2,950
H 1.58 in W 1.66 in L 16.15 in
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl necklace. Early 20th Century With a central oval peridot measuring 9mm by 6mm, surrounded ...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
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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