German Decorative Gilt Metal and Mottled Green Glass Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful German decorative gilt metal brooch, with lovely mottled green glass stones. The brooch
German Decorative Gilt Metal and Mottled Green Glass Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful German decorative gilt metal brooch, with lovely mottled green glass stones. The brooch
1920s Germany Sterling Silver Pin Wheel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Eye-catching Art Deco brooch Hand-made in Germany circa 1920s. Constructed in solid sterling silver
Sterling Silver
Biedermeier style brooch with enamel and pearl, Germany, circa 1850s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The gold-plated brooch with enamel and cultured pearl comes from Germany from the mid-19th century
Pearl, Enamel
Signed Antique German 14k Gold, Jade, & Diamond Figural Leaf Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Franz Bruening) / Germany / 14kt. Simply a wonderful jade leaf brooch! Date: Early 20th Century
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Tooled Silver Poppy Brooch, Unsigned, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique fine quality Art Nouveau / Jugendstil silver poppy brooch - hand made - featuring a pierced
Silver
Antique Art Nouveau golden brooch with 0.85ct diamonds, Germany, circa 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique brooch made of yellow 14-carat gold (0.550 fineness) with diamonds. A delicate openwork
Diamond, 14k Gold
MARTIN MAYER - Jugendstil Sapphire & Diamond Gold Bar Brooch - Germany - C. 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
milgrain set diamond bar brooch - platinum topped 18K yellow gold setting - handmade safety clasp over "C
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,038Sale Price / set|20% Off
German 1925 Art Deco Golfers Couple Enamelled Pin Brooches in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1925. This pair of pin brooches has been crafted with
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$1,038Sale Price|20% Off
Germany 1920 Art Deco Carved Carnelian Buddha Brooch in Sterling and Marcasite
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco Buddha brooch made in Germany. Exceptional classic piece, created in Germany during
Carnelian, Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch Pin Idar Oberstein Germany Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch Pin with a magnificent carved Rock
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$558Sale Price|20% Off
German 1925 Art Deco Enameled No-3 Greyhound Dog Pin Brooch In Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1925. This brooch has been designed with very
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Mississippi Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Mississippi Pearl Flower Brooch from the early 1900's. Natural river pearls are used as
Pearl, Silver
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
handmade brooch with vibrant green and pearl white enamel with natural pearl. 1900's Germany or France
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisite naturalistic hardstone brooch. An orange/red coral frog is shown perched upon an
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Germany, c.1900 The finely modeled butterfly brooch is handcrafted in silver and 14K gold. The
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Jugendstil Silver Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Jugendstil Brooch in silver; hand hammered center, embossed floras and ovals border
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Flower Sentimental Brooch Engraved Initials Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming and unusual brooch was hand crafted in the 1st half of the 19th century. was
Silver
Art Deco Onyx and Marcasite Necklace or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Germany by a jewelry named Wachenheimer. The Necklace can be worn as a brooch and would look striking on a
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Carved Red Coral and Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco carved genuine red coral and crystal paste brooch set in 800 grade silver mounting. The
Coral, Silver
Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Amethyst Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Fahrner oval Brooch, center set with two amethysts, surrounded by
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Brooch
By Fahrner
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful and rare 18k gold brooch by Theodor Fahrner, in a rectangular gateway design, with a
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Colored Paste and Enamel Strutting Peacock Brooch, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Peacock brooch hand set with colorful pastes circa 1900,set in sterling silver. The neck and
Sterling Silver
Antique Brooch with Miniature Carved Cork Diorama Metall Kork Paper
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual brooch features a miniature diorama hand carved out of cork. The oval diorama shows a
Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Biedermeir brooch 14k gold with a view of a woman
Located in Berlin, BE
Step into the enchanting world of the Biedermeier era with this exquisite brooch dating back to
14k Gold, Gold Plate
Karl and Maria Berthold Symbolist Cornucopia Venus Shell Silver Brooch
Located in London, GB
An exceptional cameo brooch of Venus surrounded by the horn of plenty by the goldsmith Karl
Silver
Large Theodor Fahrner Silver Silver Guilt Flower Brooch Tourmaline Markasite
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exceptionally large Theodor Fahrner Brooch was made in the late 1920's. The surface of the
Tourmaline, Silver
Jugendstil Signed 'Fox and Stag' Gold and Diamond Brooch, circa 1895
Located in London, GB
A finely worked sculptural brooch of a 'Fox & Stag' in gold & diamond Additonal Information
Diamond, Gold
$752Sale Price|20% Off
Brooch with Freshwater Pearls and Diamonds, 750 White Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- Description of the - 750 white gold - Around 1920 - hallmarked with the fineness and "SCHILLING". - Five freshwater cultured pearls - Six brilliant-cut diamonds of 5.4-3.6 mm, toge...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
$450Sale Price|69% Off
Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Green Onyx Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Fahrner Brooch, center set with a green onyx stone, surrounded by
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Brooch with diamonds in rose cut 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
masterpiece from the golden era of design. Crafted in Germany in 1910, this brooch boasts a unique and
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 1906-1908 Theodor Fahrner Silver Lapis Enamel Pearl Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This brooch is identical to the one published in the catalogue accompaning the exhibition
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Silver, Enamel
Renaissance Revival Limoges Type Enamel Brooch - Rubies, Gold & Silver - C. 1892
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional and rare Renaissance Revival Limoges type enamel brooch - the colorful portrait
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
ART NOUVEAU 1915 Enameled Flower Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau enameled flower brooch. This fabulous three-dimensional flower brooch was created in
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Friedrich Reusswig Hanau Germany 800 Silver Creamer #12550
Located in Washington Depot, CT
800 silver creamer from German silversmith Friedrich Reusswig. Village scenes surround this
Silver
Elegant Art Deco Paste Sapphire Bow
Located in New York, NY
High quality Art Deco Paste Sapphire Bow set in sterling silver from the 1920's. Set with tiny calibre sapphire pastes with crystal pave accents. 2" x .75"
Sterling Silver
$1,108Sale Price|20% Off
Meyle & Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pforzheim in Germany by the Meyle & Mayer company during the art nouveau period, in the end of the 19th
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco brooche with diamond and emerald 14k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
This enchanting Art Deco brooch is a masterpiece that seamlessly combines the rich warmth of yellow
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Silver & Gold Diamond Pearl Jewelry Set
Located in Queens, NY
pair of flower motif earrings and flower and leaf motif brooch, with Old Mine diamonds, Swiss, German
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Two Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pin Brooch Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two lovely stylish sentimental brooches made to keep a photo of loved one. Made in Germany, circa
Ormolu
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Faith, Love, Hope Brooch Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely stylish sentimental brooch to give it to a loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900. A
Ormolu
Collection Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Brooch Watch Chain Pendants 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely collection of Antique Jewelry was found at an Estate sale in Germany. All items are
Ormolu
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Heart Pin Brooch Ormolu with Stone, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely stylish sentimental brooch was made for a loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900. The
Ormolu
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pin Brooch Ormolu with Stone, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely stylish sentimental brooch was made to keep a photo of loved ones. Made in Germany
Ormolu
$4,280Sale Price|20% Off
Meyle & Mayer 1895 German Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch with Diana in 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An etruscan revival enameled brooch designed by Meyle & Mayer. Magnificent antique piece, created
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Belle Époque Niello Pin Bar Brooch Tie Brooch Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant pin has been handcrafted in the beginning of the 20th century. Its shape indicates that it has been used to accentuate the tie or the shawl of a fashionable lady or gent...
Silver, Niello
TheodorFahrner CelestialBatsOpenWork Sterling MoonstoneMarcasite Pendant Brooch
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Chicago, IL
celestial-motif openwork recalling shape-shifting bats in flight by master silversmith German Theodor
Marcasite, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
$150Sale Price|40% Off
Art Nouveau Veiled Female Portrait Brooch by Rine Pewter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early turn of the 20th century Art Nouveau veiled female portrait brooch/pin by Rine Pewter. The
Pewter
Ottoman Style Turkish Silver Brooch or Veil Pin with Moorish Filigree Lace
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Collectible ottoman style Turkish German silver brooch or veil pin. Moorish Filigree Lace Brooch
$91,023
The Gigantas Pendant
Located in London, GB
with five pearls, with a ruby-set sash, suspended from a fine-link gold chain, with brooch fitting to
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$155
Antique Germany Sterling Silver Paste Emerald Brooch 1910's
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1910 Hallmark: Sterling Silver Germany Dimensions: H 1.81 in Materials: sterling silver
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$600
Antique Art Deco Penguins Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Such a sweet antique novelty brooch dating from the 1920s. The two penguins have their flippers
Ruby, Silver
Unavailable|$1,374
Theodor Fahrner Antique Silver Brooch
By MS
Located in Berlin, DE
This brooch is typical for Theodor Fahrner’s silversmithing. Geometric form and contrasting colours
Chrysophrase, Marcasite, Silver
Unavailable|$850
Antique Art Deco Bird Giardinetti Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A spectacular Art Deco brooch featuring a giardinetti scene, complete with bird perched on the
Silver
Unavailable|$750
Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful Art Deco Brooch. It is enameled on sterling with accents of marcasite and
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,800
Early Theodore Fahrner Sterling Plique a Jour brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very beautiful Theodore Fahrner brooch.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,814
Antique Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Gold Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
gold Germany, ca. 1860s – 1870s An elegant pendant / brooch with a compartment for a picture or a
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,696
Vulcan's Forge Hard Stone Cameo Pendant Brooch, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
around 1920/1930. Cameo is brooch and pendant and the bale can be hidden on the back when the cameo is
Agate, 9k 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.