Antique Tara brooch, Irish Celtic, 9k gold and blue paste, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
The Tara brooch was an Irish Celtic brooch dating to the medieval times late 7th or early 8th century, an example of the fine craftsmanship that emerged within Ireland's fine goldsmi...
9k Gold
Edwardian 9K Gold Hand of Ulster Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
But once you find out the lore that the hand represents, the piece becomes all the more interesting. This brooch is a great conversation starter and a piece of Irish history.
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Magnificent hand-carved shell antique cameo brooch pendant featuring a the artist's depiction of the Three Graces framed in an elaborate 9 karat yellow gold frame. Victorian period...
9k Gold, Gold
18th Century English Miniature Portrait Set in a Rose Gold Pin/Brooch
Located in South Paris, ME
There appears to be a small cutting of hair on the back of the brooch. Oil on ivory. Setting is a beautiful rose gold and can be worn as a pendant or a brooch, or hung as decorative ...
Gold
Commemorative Brooch by Edmund Johnson, in 18-Carat Gold with Its Original Case
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Commemorative brooch by Edmund Johnson Ltd of Dublin, in 18ct gold with its original fitted case. Designed in the form of an anchor, set with a commemorative medallion with portrait...
Gold
Edwardian Antique Irish Clover Connemara Marble Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Hand crafted Horseshoe Pin inlaid with Connemara Marble Clover Leaf decorations. Hallmark corresponds to Chester, assay office letter J, circa 1909 and maker W.H.L. C Clasp...
Sterling Silver
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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 Victorian Large Hand Carved Irish Bog Oak Castle Brooch
Located in London, GB
Victorian hand carved Irish bog oak brooch featuring a castle in bas relief encircled by a garland of leaves.
Antique Victorian Hand Carved Irish Bog Oak Brooch of Ross Castle
Located in London, GB
Victorian hand carved Irish bog oak brooch featuring Ross Castle in bas relief encircled by shamrocks.
Art Nouveau Gold Irish Setter Dog Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Nouveau Irish Setter figural gold brooch circa 1905. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ113A.
Gold, 18k Gold
C. 1850 Carved Bog Oak Brooch Depicting a Wreath of Flowers and a Hand
Located in Baltimore, MD
Intricately carved, our hand- carved hand brooch is made up of a material called Bog Oak. Bog Oak is a type of peat that is native to Ireland; the Irish are quite proud of their bog ...
Antique Victorian Irish Brooch Connemara Marble Citrine, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a truly special Irish brooch that is highly collectable and looks beautiful when worn.
Citrine, 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.
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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
Victorian Irish Silver Gilt Tara Brooch,made by Waterhouse and Co of Dublin,circa 1860.
Silver
Antique Citrine Double Sweet Heart Pearl Gold Brooch in Original Irish Box
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Set in 9ct Yellow gold and complete with pin and C catch. Included with the brooch an original sweet Leather Velvet box from Dublin in Ireland.
Citrine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Victorian Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid Victorian shell cameo with a exquisitely carved Neoclassical beauty with ornate headdress and jewelry. The gold frame is set with split pearls and lovely etruscan work. ...
14k Gold
Early 19th Century Naive Miniature Portrait of a Young Gentleman
Located in South Paris, ME
Wonderful early 19th century (likely 1805-1810) portrait of a young man done with the stippling technique and a washed background in watercolor, likely on ivory, in a gold tone frame...
Brass
$800Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.25 in W 2.75 in D 3.5 in
Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait on Porcelain in a Brass Easel Frame
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice antique hand-painted miniature portrait on porcelain of Princess Louise of England, circa 1900s. The piece is mostly likely a "Grand Tour" piece from France or possibly I...
Brass
$1,250
H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 0.45 in
Antique Miniature Portrait of a Noblewoman in Guilloché Enamel Frame
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Miniature Portrait of a Noblewoman - This finely rendered miniature presents a noblewoman with quiet elegance and refined presence, capturing the grace and poise associated w...
Porcelain, Wood
$6,627
H 1.78 in W 1.42 in D 0.08 in
18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to Christian Friedrich Zincke
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to Christian Friedrich Zincke (1683 - 1767) A young girl, possibly a relative to Charlote Tilson, Lady Deane (b 1918), half length, her ha...
Gold, Copper, Enamel
$544Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.77 in L 1.97 in
Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Honolulu, HI
This exceptional example of late-Victorian ingenuity, dating to circa 1890, features a masterfully hand-carved natural shell cameo set within a highly functional rotating frame. The ...
Other, Gold-filled
Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Hand-Carved, Gold Setting
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful piece is an authentic Victorian shell cameo configured to function as both a brooch pin and a pendant. It dates to the Late Victorian Era, circa 1870–1900. The profile...
Gold
Italian Neapolitan Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, 1988
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine vintage Italian Neapolitan shell cameo brooch and pendant, beautifully hand carved with the profile of an elegant classical maiden and mounted in 9-carat yellow gold. Hallmark...
Gold
Anglo-Irish 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Young Gentleman
Located in South Paris, ME
Wonderful, expressive portrait of a young man in a double breasted coat with gold buttons. Beautiful., expressionistic background. Watercolor on ivory. In original frame and in excel...
Bone, Glass, Hardwood, Paint
$7,000
H 6 in W 4 in D 1 in
Late 19th Century Oil Painted Copper Miniature Portrait With Gilt Frame, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century hand-crafted oil painted copper miniature portrait with gilt frame in Louis XVI style, France By: unknown Material: copper, paint, metal Technique: cast, molded, p...
Metal, Copper
$800
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 0.5 in
Early to Mid-18th Century Northern European Oil on Wood Panel Portrait Miniature
Located in South Paris, ME
Circa 1820 - 1840 portrait miniature of a gentleman. Oil on wood panel. Likely Northern European. Wonderfully lightly distressed. This would have been painted for a member of the mid...
Fruitwood, Paint
Vintage 10k Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch, Classical Figure Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 10k gold cameo brooch featuring a carved Three Graces design. The oval cameo depicts three classical female figures in flowing drapery beneath a floral garland, rendered in r...
10k Gold, Gold
Edwardian Green Gold and Enamel Brooch
By Cresarrow
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Edwardian Green Gold and Enamel Brooch of wonderful quality. Taking cues from the decorative arts of the period, a wonderful a mix of French blue guilloche enamel, green go...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Late Victorian Gold Dress Pin with a Micro Seed Pearls and Enamel Crown
Located in Firenze, IT
A Victorian 14kt gold dress pin decorated with an enamel and micro seed pearls crest crown, overall length 51 mm. Weight: 2.80gr.
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$2,500
H 1.3 in W 2.05 in D 0.4 in
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold, Turquoise and Pearl Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian Etruscan Revival brooch. In 14k gold with both filigree decoration and granulated and wire work decoration throughout. It is bezel set with small turquoise cab...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Late Victorian 10 Karat Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Late Victorian 10k gold & seed pearl stick pin. With a lotus shaped flower that has a small white round seed pearl set at its center. Simply a great stickpin! Date...
Pearl, Gold
Victorian Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Large Swivel Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian large oval pin brooch crafted in pinchbeck. Circa 1860. The piece features a shell cameo depicting a lady facing right. The center part moves on a swivel. On th...
Pinchbeck
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
Rhodium
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 19th Century 14K Gold Cameo Enamel Necklace, Biedermeier Style
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique necklace europe 19th century 1850/1880s necklace centered with a female profile cameo in 14k gold setting attached with a chain decorted with enamel in biedermeier style
$217Sale Price / item|50% Off
Handmade Natural Purple Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
Natural Purple Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to ...
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914) Hand fabricated in platinum and 18 Karat yellow Gold, glisten and glows with a bright fuchsia Reddish-Pink Emerald cu...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely piece can be either a pendant or a brooch. It has the 9ct gold stamp on the back of it and is set with sweet seed pearls. Height including loop: 3.2cm Starburst Diamete...
Pearl, Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.67 in L 0.67 in
Blue Sapphire Poppy Flower Unisex Brooch Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to detail, th...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,000
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
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
$6,875 / set
H 26 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
Pair 19thc French Art Nouveau Red Art Glass Gilt Bronze Candle Sconces Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Pair 19thc Tall French Art Nouveau Red Art Glass Candle Wall Sconces attributed to Baccarat. Heavy detailed Gilt bronze and true right and left form. Hurricane shades. Tulip flo...
Art Glass
French 1930's children's toy ..
Located in Brecht, BE
a French 1930's children's toy .. a colorful metal snail .. fun object/collectors item .. lovely vibrant colors ...
Metal
Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings from the late 19th Century. A pair of chased ovals with wreath motifs each have an urn shaped drop hanging from a leaf decorated motif....
Gold-filled
$204,239
H 35.04 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Large and Impressive Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large and Impressive Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710) German, late 19th century Height 90cm, width 43cm, depth 40...
Porcelain
Belle Epoque Amethyst Festoon Necklace Sterling Silver Antique Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL AND ROUND SHAPE AMETHYST GEMS SET IN A GORGEOUS SCROLL AND BEADED NEC...
Amethyst, Sterling 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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