Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Monkey Brooch Holding a Beautiful Natural Seed Pearl
Located in Brighton, GB
Monkey Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1880 Holding a Beautiful Natural Seed Pearl
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian 0.40ct Diamond Monkey Brooch, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A pair of cheeky monkeys are the subject of this whimsical 1900s brooch. Crafted in silver and 18
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Monkey Brooch Pendant Paste Stones Victorian Silver
Located in Mārupe, LV
Antique Victorian Driving Monkeys Paste Stone Brooch – 19th Century Silver Bicycle Brooch This
Silver
$15,445
W 1.5 in L 2.52 in
Antique Monkeys Diamond Natural Pearl Ruby Sapphire Brooch Silver Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Circus Monkeys Diamond, Natural Pearl, Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Brooch in Silver and Gold
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Paste Set Monkey
Located in New York, NY
Charming paste set monkey dangling from a bar. Completely set in sterling with handmounted pastes
Sterling Silver
Sterling Paste Victorian Playful Monkeys
Located in New York, NY
Charming paste on sterling playful monkeys from the late 19th Century. One with green eyes is
Sterling Silver
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Monkey Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
. The head of this antique piece has been crafted from silver into the shape monkey and adorned with
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Victorian Hand-Carved Labradorite Monkey Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
During the late 1800s, monkey motifs were incorporated into artwork and fashion, their exotic and
Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin. This gorgeous Georgian pin is
Pearl, Silver
$4,064
H 0.61 in W 0.35 in L 3.31 in
Antique Labradorite Diamond Enamel and Gold Monkey Head Stick Pin, Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An antique monkey stick pin, with a pale grey, carved, labradorite monkey head, with rose-cut
Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, Enamel
$798Sale Price|27% Off
H 0.37 in W 2.2 in
Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Carved Labradorite w/ Enamel Monkey Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Labradorite - Carved Monkey Face - Brown w/ Blue Flashes Color
Labradorite, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
H 3.08 in W 1.46 in D 0.28 in
Antique Edwardian Novelty Hanging Paste set Monkey 9ct Gold and Silver Brooch
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
this being a fun way of someone expressing their personality. This playful brooch depicts two monkey
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold
H 2.21 in W 1.7 in D 0.36 in
FRENCH 1900 Circus Monkeys Brooch In 14-18Kt Gold & Silver Diamonds And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
French circus monkey’s brooch in the manner of Bernard Zweig. This is an antique Circus Monkeys
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Monkey Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular stickpin depicting a monkey holding a mirror with finely textured fur Mirror accented by
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Swinging Monkey Brooch Rose cut Diamonds Silver Gold 9 k
Located in Mārupe, LV
Antique Victorian Swinging Monkey Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, and River
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 800 Silver Paste Monkey Novelty Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This antique silver brooch depicts monkey sitting on a bar. Monkey is decorated with clear paste
Crystal, Ruby, Silver
Victorian Diamond-Set Monkeys Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian diamond-set monkeys, one sitting on a bar brooch with pearl ends, the other
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Fun Monkey Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian fun monkey bar brooch, the bar set with rose-cut diamonds either end with a monkey
Amber, Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Gold and Silver Monkey Brooch Set with Diamonds, Dated circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Gold And Silver Monkey Brooch Set With Diamonds, Dated Circa 1900. Pretty novelty brooch with a
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Sold
H 1.23 in W 1.23 in D 0.56 in
Antique Victorian Labradorite Monkey Brooch Diamond Pearl 18ct Gold Circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
A fascinating Antique mid Victorian brooch featuring a wonderful hand carved Labradorite monkey
Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Silver Gold Monkey on a Swing Brooch, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Paste monkey brooch is Circa 1910. This pleasant brooch depicts two smiling monkeys, one seated on a
Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Japanese Monkeys and Fruit Shakudo Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Stunning Victorian era Japanese Shakudo brooch with an images of monkeys. The mum monkey is
Silver, Base Metal, Bronze
Rare Victorian 15 Carat Gold and Pearl Monkey Bar Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A fantastic mid to late Victorian period novelty bar brooch. Solid 15 carat yellow gold example
Pearl, Gold
Georgian Labradorite Monkey Head Stick Pin
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An unusual Georgian stick pin set with a carved labradorite monkey head, set with ruby cabochon
Labradorite, Ruby, 9k Gold
$5,441
H 0.27 in W 0.71 in L 1.69 in
1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.52 carat aquamarine and 2.92 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set double clip brooch; part of our antique 1920s jewelry colle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
American Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful American Art Nouveau 14k Plique a Jour Brooch of enameled poppies on a pale green plique a jour ground. Flowers modeled in high relief with pink and green translucent ename...
14k Gold
$248,188
W 0.37 in L 17.13 in
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Riviére Necklace, 40.00 Carats, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond riviére necklace, featuring 54, old-cut diamonds, in silver-upon-gold crown claw settings, with gold links, on a diamond set box and tongue clasp, with a figure-of...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Cartier Platinum Ring with Colombian Emerald, AGL Certified
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Cartier signed ring, showcasing a vivid 12.25-carat Colombian emerald, certified by the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL). The emerald, cut in a bold rectangular ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$59,806
W 0.83 in L 2.52 in
de GRISOGONO Colorless Black Diamond Boule Ball Drop Pendant Earrings White Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Lisbon, PT
de GRISOGONO Boule round brilliant-cut colorless and black diamond ball dangle drop earrings in 18kt white gold, circa 2000. From the brand’s “Boule” collection and resembling a dalm...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 15ct Gold Seed Pearl Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Bow Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1880’s Pretty, Victorian Bow Shaped Gold Brooch. Set with Natural Seed Pearls. Measures Approx Width 40.5mm & Height 13mm All of our item...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-Century Pearl Citrine Quartz Earrings Necklace Demi-Parure Set Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
An exquisite Mid-Century citrine and pearl necklace and earrings demi-parure, crafted in silver and gold, and housed in a fitted presentation case. Designed in the 18th-century Georg...
Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace, consisting of eleven knife-edge bars graduating from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
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
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Natural Pearl & Enamel Bird Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bird Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This exquisite Edwardian bar brooch is a true masterpiece. Crafted from 15ct gold, it features a lovely bird design with a natural...
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$233,477
W 1.97 in L 15.36 in
Important Natural 23 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace 1950s Provenance
Located in Lisbon, PT
Important one-of-a-kind 23-carat Ceylon natural no-heat sapphire and diamond convertible necklace/brooch in platinum and White gold, Portuguese, circa 1957, crafted for an occasion g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Diamond bird brooch, gold and silver
Located in Uccle, BE
Antique brooch end 19th, begin 20th century made of yellow gold 18n Karat and Silver. Gold and silver brooch featuring a swallow with spread wings paved with old-cut (for a total o...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamond Fleur-de-lis Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent diamond brooch takes the form of a fleur-de-lis, a symbol traditionally associated with the French monarchy and the city of New Orleans. The timeless motif is render...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 14ct Gold Edwardian Floral Enamel & Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Brooch 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Pretty, Edwardian bow shaped, gold brooch. Beautifully decorated with light pink & blue enamel & tiny red dots. The centre of the b...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Amethyst And Gold Riviére Necklace And Earrings Suite, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace and earrings suite, with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed decorative, trefoil design, gallery strip bezel settin...
Amethyst, Gold
Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary earrings crafted approximately in early to mid 20th century in Art Deco style. 950/0 platinum, circa 2.5 carats sapphires with intense color – medium to dark blue – mat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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.