Antique French Platinum & Gold 2.20ctw Old Diamond Mosaic Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Rose Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 2.20ctw (approx.) Material: Solid .900 Pla...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Circular micro mosaic pendant necklace of the Temple of Vesta, 1830-40
Located in Kenilworth, US
Circular micro mosaic pin pendant centers on the Temple of Vesta in the Roman forum.
14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Victorian Pietra Dura Mosaic Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
A wonderful antique Victorian Circa 1890s Italian Pietra Dura Floral Mourning Brooch featuring a mosaic floral inlay set in 14k gold / onyx. Measuring 1.86" w x 1.53" top to bottom. ...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zuni Native American Gan Dancer Pin Pendant, Silver Mosaic Inlay
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
Set in lustrous silver, the pendant showcases a vibrant mosaic inlay of turquoise, coral, onyx, and mother of pearl, each piece hand-selected for its quality and hue.
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver
$6,101
W 0.69 in L 2.76 in
Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 1880s Micro Mosaic Gold Swan Brooch/Tie Pin
Located in London, GB
Could be able to wear as tie pin. Completed by pin stem with closure and pendant hook Tested as 15 carat gold
Agate, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 15k Gold
$2,998
H 0.59 in W 1.99 in
Antique 14k Gold 9.50ct GIA Greenish Yellow Sapphire Mosaic Open Work Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.62 Grams Overall Width: 50.70mm (1.99") Overall Height: 15mm (0.59") Thickness: 6.9mm (at the center stone - not including the pin) Ba...
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 19th Century English Tunbridgeware Hair Pin or Slide
Located in Dallas, TX
Tesselated mosaic, was a development by James Burrows of half-square mosaic; it was adopted by George Wise and Edmund Nye.
Satinwood, Walnut
Small Plate with Dogs and Puppies
Located in Roma, IT
Slate finely decorated with micro mosaic. Designed as a pin. This artwork is shipped from Italy.
Stone, Metal
Byzantine Revival Micro-Mosaic Stick Pin by Antonio Carli
Located in London, GB
A Byzantine revival micro-mosaic stick pin in the form of an oil lamp, attributed to Antonio Carli, the circular micro mosaic panel depicting a multi coloured insect on white backgro...
Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Impressive Vatican City Micro Mosaic Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent micro mosaic pin and pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era!
18k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.38 in Dm 1 in
1880s Russian Gold Micro-Mosaic Pin/Pendant by Blumenthaller, St. Petersburg
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Rare Russian pin/pendant from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, this Italian micro-mosaic was mounted as a Russian gold brooch by the St.
14k Gold, Gold
Impressive Victorian Micro Mosaic Urn Locket/Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible Italian micro mosaic urn locket/pin from the Victorian (circa 1880) era!
18k Gold
Unavailable
Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin
Located in Madison area, WI
- Antique Micro Mosaic Heart Pin - c. 1880-1900 - Glass, sterling silver Examples of micro mosaic this finely executed are extremely hard to find -- wonderfully finished with da...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 1.5 in L 1.82 in
Victorian Micromosaic 14K Gold Brooch Depicting a King Charles Spaniel c. 1870
Located in Goettingen, DE
The 14-carat gold frame securely encloses the fine mosaic, the original long pin on the back closes securely with a C-hook. 585/ 14 kt yellow gold finest micro-mosaic made of ony...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Pin
Located in New York, NY
A rare and beautiful Victorian 14K yellow gold Venetian glass floral designed micro mosaic Brooch The central panel showcases a bouquet of colorful flowers, meticulously crafted from...
14k Gold
Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This is a very rare depiction to find in a micromosaic brooch. The mosaic is surrounded in 18k rose-yellow gold with four decorative shell mounts and a c-clasp pin back closure.
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
H 2.6 in W 1.11 in
Zuni Native American Rainbow Man Pin Brooch, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
A Native American Zuni dancing man pin featuring mosaic-style turquoise, coral, jet, and mother of pearl inlays bezel-set in a sterling silver setting.
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Pin Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s Solid Gold and Fine Glass micro Mosaic pin pendant, of very fine quality and depicting a Gentleman in a Hunting Outfit. measuring 3 1/8 inch in length and 1 3/8 inch wide.
18k Gold
Italian Micro Mosaic 800 Silver Iris Pin, 19th Century
Located in Tucson, AZ
An exquisite but understated example of the art form, this pin is a miniature Impressionist masterpiece. Round Victorian micro mosaic pin with iris motif center and petal-shaped sur...
Silver
Pietra Dura 18 Karat Gold Flower Bouquet Mosaic Victorian Oval Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian oval floral mosaic pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. The piece features semi precious stones cut and inlaid using Pietra dura mosaic technique.
Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Onyx Micro Mosaic Stick Pin of The Roman Forum
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold, onyx, and micro mosaic stick pin, comprising one oval panel of onyx, adorned with micro mosaic tiles, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with a 15 karat yellow gol...
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Micro Mosaic Pin/Locket with Grecian Woman Motif
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely wonderful micro mosaic pin/locket pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era!
18k Gold
Victorian Large Micro Mosaic Gold Urn Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
It's a fantastic micro mosaic piece and would make a perfect addition to any collection!
14k Gold
Etruscan Revival Gold Pin with Scarab Beetle Micro Mosaic circa 1850
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 18kt gold pin (quality mark: owl) with a stunning micro mosaic showing a green and gold scarab beetle on a white backgroung.
18k Gold
Russian Imperial-era Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin/Pendant, Nicholls & Plinke, 1880s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Russian pin/pendant from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, depicting a Roman ruin, this 19th century Italian micro-mosaic memento of a Grand Tour, was mounted as a gold ...
14k Gold, Gold
1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Frederick, MD
·Item: 18K Victorian Micro Mosaic Bumblebee Pin/Brooch Yellow Gold ·Era: Victorian / 1870s ·Composition: 18k Gold Acid Tested ·Condition: Some of the micro mosaic has collap...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Large Kingwood Beveled Glass Table Box Vitrine
Located in San Marcos, CA
The silk satin lining is slightly padded, and so micro mosaic brooches can be pinned to the backing, displayed in the foreground, or the same with military medals and collected small...
Russian Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin, circa 1880
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, this rare Russian pin is set with an Italian mosaic depicting part of the Roman coliseum.
Gold, 14k Gold
1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Frederick, MD
·Item: 18K Victorian Micro Mosaic Bumblebee Pin/Brooch Yellow Gold ·Era: Victorian / 1870s ·Composition: 18k Gold Acid Tested ·Condition: Some of the micro mosaic has collapsed in...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$5,680
H 1.23 in W 1.03 in
Victorian 14k Gold 2.40 Carat Old European and Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a stunning antique brooch or pendant which was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian period. It features a gorgeous, approximately 1.0 carat, super fine ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian, circa 1850s-1860s, probably made at Vatican workshops. The pendant is crafted in 18K gold. It is designed in Etruscan revival style, fashionable in the mid 19th century, and...
Gold
Classic, Historic and Rare Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pin by Merle Edaakie
By Merle Edaakie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merle Edaakie, Zuni Master Lapidary Artist Large Zuni Inlay Rainbow Dancer Pin 1946 Robert Wallace Collection Collection Number RP 164 Natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, mother o...
Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver
Antique 0.81 Carat Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.81 carat diamond bow brooch in 15 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse range of antique diamond brooches. This fine and impressive antique diamond brooch h...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gold and Micromosaic Bracelet, circa 1860-1870
Located in Paris, FR
Gold bracelet composed of two rigid, articulated elements that form a circle. The bracelet is decorated with a central medallion featuring a micromosaic. The medallion is ringed with...
Gold
$8,048
W 1.58 in L 1.38 in
Micromosaic Brooch/Pendant 'Vatican Mosaic Studio-circa 1850' Depicting Pantheon
Located in Roma, IT
Oval micromosaic brooch and pendant, representing a view of Pantheon. Rome 1850's Vatican Mosaic Workshop. The "Vatican Mosaic Workshop, started up in 1727. Here the best mosaic arti...
10k Gold
$14,196
W 1.23 in D 0.28 in L 3.41 in
Antique Victorian 1860s 18K Yellow Gold Swan Micro Mosaic Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian micro mosaic, and yellow gold pendant locket, comprising two micro mosaic panels, set in 18 karat yellow gold. This glorious Victorian micro mosaic pendant is designed ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Giacomo Raffaelli Micro Mosaic Rabbit Plaque
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Giacomo Raffaelli Micro Mosaic Rabbit Plaque A micro mosaic depicting a fat rabbit eating leaves set in a wooden frame. Made by the late 18th century mosaicist Giacomo...
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.
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