Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Angel Harp Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully unique brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold into the shape of a harp with a female angel p...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,495
H 0.42 in W 1.62 in L 2.21 in
Antique Yellow Gold Orpheus Playing Harp for Mermaids Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique cameo brooch is set in a simple yet elegant yellow gold bezel, highlighting the artistry of the carving.
Yellow Gold
$3,290
H 0.49 in W 2.01 in L 2.28 in
Antique 19k Yellow Gold Saul Playing Harp With Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “Saul Playing Harp with Cupid.” The finely carved shell cameo shows King Saul in profile, playing the harp, accompanied by a cher...
Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Harp-shaped Locket with Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Harp-shaped Locket with Rose-cut Diamonds c.1900
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Harp Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A wonderful antique Victorian Scottish harp brooch C. 1860, set with lovely Agates cut to fit the intricate shape of the design.
Agate, Silver
French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Griffin and Harp Brooch
Located in Toronto, ON
French Griffin and Harp Ruby, Diamond, Pearl and 18K (tested) Brooch, C.1890.
Mythical 19th Century Griffin and Lyre Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Gold Brooch, French
Located in Toronto, ON
Mythical 19th Century Griffin and Lyre Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Gold Brooch, French C.1890. The winged griffin and harp brooch set in silver and 18K Gold (tested).
Diamond
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1 in D 0.2 in
Mythical 19th Century French Griffin Lyre Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
French Griffin and Harp ruby, diamond, pearl and 18-karat (tested) brooch, circa 1890.
Gold
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 the last quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
Sterling Silver
Antique Bog Oak Irish Harp Pin Brooch "Ireland Forever"
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Bog oak Irish harp pin brooch, Ireland Forever motto, Erin Go Bragh.
Imperial Russian Cloisonne Enamel Necklace, Workmaster Alexander Dalman
Located in Chesterland, OH
An exceptional Imperial Russian cloisonné enamel necklace dating to circa 1899–1903, crafted by the distinguished silversmith Alexander Karlovich Dalman. The richly ornamented penda...
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$23,975
W 0.63 in Dm 2.38 in
Masriera 18KT Gold & Plique-a-Jour Enamel Bangle Bracelet with .94Ct. Diamonds
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive work...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Spectacular Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace from the mid 19th Century. Extremely high quality manufacture with fitted box as well as a hair comb fitting to conver...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
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
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold and Seed Pearls Flower Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold and Seed Pearls Flower Necklace Details: Material: 18k yellow gold, seed pearls Inner circumference: approx. 42cm Weight: 18.4 grams In excellent condition
Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Antique 18K Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Antique 18K Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Brooch Centering an enamel plaque depicting Venus and putti, framed by old mine-cut diamonds, approximate total weight 1.10 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold, Silver & Enamel Diamond Horse and Jockey Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horse Racing Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver Circa 1900 Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian brooch, crafted from luxurious 18ct gold and Silver. Featuri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
$125,000
H 4.5 in Dm 5.75 in L 17 in
Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique "Cupid on Venus's Lap" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tender and exquisitely carved, this antique shell cameo brooch captures an intimate mythological moment: Cupid, the god of love, cradled gently on his mother’s lap—likely Venus (Aphr...
Gilt Metal
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
$40,280
H 1.58 in W 0.32 in L 18.31 in
Antique Belle Époque Oriental Pearl Diamond Gold Articulated Necklace France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Belle Époque necklace is composed of collet set oriental pearls and rose cut diamonds connected by foxtail gold chains. The clasp is hallmarked with French assay marks,...
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
$10,408Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.63 in W 0.56 in D 0.56 in Dm 0.56 in L 18.04 in
Art Deco circa 1920 Tiffany & Co. Regent Street Platinum Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920’s Art Deco Tiffany & Co platinum diamond and pearl pendant necklace A truly stunn...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Unavailable|$10,790
H 0.33 in W 1.75 in
Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Moonstone, Diamond & Sapphire Star Pendant Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular moonstone, diamond, and sapphire starburst pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Set in 14k yellow gold and topped in patinaed sterling silver, this beautifully ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
Important 1920s Glass-Type Floating Flower Jadeite Bangles 段家玉 Duan Family Jade
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This exceptional jadeite jade bangle is one of the legendary Duan Family Jades (段家玉), originating from a remarkable 150kg jadeite boulder discovered around 1920 by jade merchant Duan...
Jade
$6,500
W 1.86 in D 0.28 in L 2.17 in
1919 Medusa Gorgo Pendant Brooch Carved Shell Cameo solid 18K Gold / 21 gr
Located in SE
Antique pendant/brooch with hand- carved Shell Cameo depicting the head of Medusa Gorgo. Cameo carved with great accuracy and attention to detail. Shield shaped frame in solid 18K. ...
18k 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.
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