Large Sterling Enamel and Marcasite Hot Air Balloon Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, vintage hot air balloon brooch is sterling silver. It features genuine marcasites set between dark blue, red and brown enamel.
Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$1,500
H 0.4 in W 0.79 in L 1.19 in
Mother of Pearl and Onyx Hot Air Balloon Brooch / Pendant with Diamond Basket
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Embrace whimsy and elegance with this charming hot air balloon brooch, crafted in 14k yellow gold. The balloon features alternating onyx and mother of pearl inlays, meticulously arra...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vhernier Diamond Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Balloon Palloncino Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized balloon terminating with articulating white gold ribbon tails Featuring pear-shaped crystal quartz cabochon measuring 20.0 x 17.0 mm Transparent colorless - ba...
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Diamond Yellow Gold Enamel Balloon Jules Verne Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
This exquisite Christian Dior Jules Verne brooch, crafted from 18k yellow gold, features intricate enamel detailing and dazzling diamonds. Celebrating the adventurous spirit of Jules...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vhernier Diamond Quartz Mother-of-Pearl 18K Gold Balloon Palloncino Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized balloon terminating with articulating white gold ribbon tails Featuring pear-shaped crystal quartz cabochon measuring 20.5 x 16.0 mm Transparent and colorless ...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,200
W 0.63 in L 2.38 in
Vhernier Diamond Quartz Amethyst Mother-of-Pearl 18K Balloon Palloncino Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized balloon terminating with articulating white gold ribbon tails Featuring pear-shaped crystal quartz cabochon measuring 20.0 x 17.0 mm Transparent colorless - ba...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
HEIDI DAUS gold tone swarovski crystals hot air balloon designer brooch
By Heidi Daus
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed HEIDI DAUS • gold tone with swarovski crystals • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs ...
$24,750
W 1.75 in L 3.25 in
Vintage French Jean Thierry Bondt 18K Yellow Gold Balloon Diamond Coral Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage French Jean Thierry Bondt 18K Yellow Gold Balloon Diamond Coral Pin. This incredible diamond, coral, and enamel balloon pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platin...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$1,497Sale Price|40% Off
1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This chic wrap blazer features a large rhinestone-covered silver-tone brooch closure. Its defining feature are the voluminous balloon-style sleeves, complemented by an exaggerated fo...
Unavailable
W 0.75 in L 2.25 in
Vhernier “Palloncini” Coral, Quartz and Diamond Balloon Brooch in 18 Karat White
By Vhernier
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An 18-karat white gold balloon brooch from Italian designer Vhernier. A doublet of clear rock crystal quartz and coral composes the balloon while a strand of 38 brilliant-cut round d...
Coral, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Christian Dior 1962 Red Citron Glass Faux Pearl Drops Balloon Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Yuting Ren, GB
Christian Dior Couture brooch Signed and Dated 1962 Made by Henkel&Grosse company
Unavailable
W 0.67 in D 0.48 in L 2.33 in
Vhernier Palloncini Lapis Quartz Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Vhernier" 18 Karat White Gold "Palloncini" Balloon Brooch in Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal Quartz and (38) Round Brilliant Diamonds with an approximate Total Weight...
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold
Chopard, Brooch, Bear with Happy Diamond Balloon
By Chopard
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 18 Karat Yellowgold Brooch. CHOPARD, SERIE: Happy Diamond. Model: Beer with Heart "Happy Diamond" Balloon. nr 902015-0001 Weight: 10.45 grams Measurments: 20 x 25 x 6 mm
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k historical brooch, enamel french hot air balloons.
Located in Houston, TX
Antique rare and historical 14k gold brooch painted with French hot air balloon. It is a rare and historical pc antique.
14k Gold
1960s Enameled Metal POP ART Flower Power Brooch Pin Balloons!
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This fun and funky enameled metal floral pin which also happens to resemble balloons aloft is an unusual example of this type of vintage 60's jewelry. Usually symmetrical daisy pins ...
Vhernier Balloon Brooch/Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vhernier Purple Quartz and Diamond Balloon Brooch/Pendant Unique and whimsical, the design is composed by a bezel-set, balloon-shaped purple quartz tied to a gold string set with...
Sold
H 2.7 in W 0.91 in D 0.32 in
Alex Jona Spessartite White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Balloon Brooch
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona one-of-a-kind collection, 18 karat white gold balloon brooch, featuring a 11.67 carat cabochon spessartite and 0.30 carats of white diamonds.
White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral and Diamond Balloon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, carved coral, platinum set diamond and turquoise brooch.
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vhernier Diamond Quartz Coral Mother-of-Pearl 18K Gold Balloon Palloncino Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized balloon terminating with articulating white gold ribbon tails Featuring pear-shaped crystal quartz cabochon measuring 20.0 x 17.0 mm Transparent colorless - b...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
ST. JOHN COUTURE Size XL Brown Jacqard Flower Collar Balloon Sleeve Jacket
By St. John
Located in San Francisco, CA
JOHN COUTURE jacket comes in brown and gold paisley baroque textured jacquard fabric with an oversized layered plated collar with flower brooch, balloon sleeves, zip up front with go...
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H 41.74 in W 35.83 in D 3.75 in
Portrait of a Lady and Portrait of Gentleman, Velvet & Silk Attire c.1700 French
By Nicolas de Largillière
Located in London, GB
The young beautiful lady, whose face is painted with a clear and fresh palette, wears a dress with golden embroidery on the bodice and a huge black diamond brooch, large balloon-like...
Canvas, Oil
Jona Turquoise Diamond Gold Balloon Brooch
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona one-of-a-kind design collection, hand crafted in Italy,18 karat white gold balloon brooch, featuring a cabochon turquoise weighing 15 carats and set with 0.34 carats of white di...
Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Jewel Encrusted Balloon Brooch by Swarovski c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Elegant jewel encrusted balloon brooch by Swarovaski The traveling balloon brooch is embellished with glittering diamante crystals The balloon canopy is lacquered with emerald...
Agate Gold Hot Air Balloon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and wonderfully hand-crafted this charming brooch realistically depicts a hot air-balloon. The balloon its self is cut from one piece of blue and white agate, pa...
Agate, 14k Gold
Jona Pearl Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Balloon Brooch
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold balloon shape brooch, featuring 0.67 carats of blue sapphires and 0.26 carats of white diamonds.
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cilea Paris Resin Brooch Red and Brown Air Balloon
By Ciléa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this cute dimensional hot air balloon pin brooch. This fantasy-inspired hand-made artisanal resin piece features a massive air balloon shape with different textu...
HEIDI DAUS gold tone swarovski crystals hot air balloon designer brooch
By Heidi Daus
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed HEIDI DAUS • gold tone with swarovski crystals • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs ...
Teddy Bear Diamond Pearl Balloon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The brooch depicts an adorablle teddy bear with diamond collar and eyes carrying balloons.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yvel 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Gem Diamond Pagliaccio Balloon Clown Brooch
By Yvel
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Yvel Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.25 inches Width: 22.00 mm Weight: 15.19 grams One lady's 18K yellow gold diamond, emerald, ruby, pearl, sap...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multicolored Pearl Brooch/ Pendant by Schoeffel
By Schoeffel
Located in Troy, MI
Schoeffel, a luxury brand known for their exquisite pearls for 4 generations created this whimsical brooch. 5 stylized balloons of freshwater pearls in shades of white, pink, peach &...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior 1962 Red Citron Glass Faux Pearl Drops Balloon Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior Couture brooch Signed and Dated 1962 Made by Henkel&Grosse company
Ruser platinum brooch with diamonds, sapphire and pearls
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Ruser platinum balloon brooch with round and emerald cut diamonds,cabochon sapphire and pearls
Gold Teddy Bear Brooch with Pearl Balloons
Located in Vail, CO
Teddy bear brooch, designed as a sitting teddy bear in etched 18k yellow gold with a diamond-set bow tie collar in white gold, the eyes set with circular-cut diamonds, the bear holdi...
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vhernier Turquoise Quartz Diamond Gold Balloon Brooch Pin
By Vhernier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold pin depicting a balloon. The pin is set with approximately 0.20ctw of G/VS diamonds. The balloon is made of quartz backed by turquoise. Crafted by Vhernier, the...
Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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W 0.67 in D 0.49 in L 2.34 in
Vhernier Palloncini Chrysoprase Quartz Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Vhernier" 18 Karat White Gold "Palloncini" Balloon Brooch with Chrysoprase, Rock Crystal Quartz and (38) Round Brilliant Diamonds with an approximate Total Weigh...
Chrysophrase, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 2000's 18k Yellow Gold Triple Cable Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 2000's 18K Yellow Gold Triple Cable Link Bracelet - The bracelet measures .25 inches wide and 7.25 inches long and features a spring ring clasp. The bracelet is stamped 18K, ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Bands with Cabochon Rubies and Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This tailored pair of vintage Tiffany & Company matching 18K yellow gold bands, set with fine quality natural rubies and blue sapphires, are an unusual offering from the maker. The ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Fish Pisces Zodiac Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage Italian gold fish charm pendant created with a blue enameled body. The fish is beautifully detailed and created with a great royal blue scaly skin. Designed in 18 karat yel...
18k Gold, Enamel
Rare Vintage Bulgari pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Addlestone, GB
Vintage beautiful BULGARI Vintage Pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s 18ct yellow gold, set with an oval cut pink tourmaline of approximately 2.15 carats, signed Bulgari and numbered, ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond And Onyx Menotte Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier Menotte Ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold with a high-polish finish, showcasing Cartier's timeless elegance and craftsmanship. The ring features a st...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Untreated Burma Ruby Bypass Ring, 5.70 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
The exquisite 5.70-carat ruby and 4.54-carat diamond showcased in this bypass ring create a tantalizing interplay. The pear-shaped crimson gemstone is certified by the American Gemol...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
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