Vintage Signed Sterlè Coral Child & Dog one off brooch
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Napoli, IT
Soon after, Princess Aga Khan and Grand Duchess Baroda also became his regular visitors 1960 ca .This truly unique hand created brooch bears all the signatures that made Pierre Sterl...
Coral, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Measuring at a beautiful size, this piece captures the delicate artistry and craftsmanship of its era, making it a standout accessory for any collection. The brooch bears a 9ct gold...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Enamel and Pearl Woman Brooch by Krementz of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Crafted in solid 14k gold, the brooch bears the hallmark of Krementz & Co., one of Newark, New Jersey’s most respected jewelry houses known for their fine Art Nouveau and Edwardi...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
$5,402
H 0.15 in W 0.3 in L 2.28 in
Antique 1.10 Carat Emerald and 0.28 Carat Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The central gemstone is flanked with curvilinear collar designs, each ornamented with three impressive pavé set eight cut diamonds. The bar brooch bears a stylised foliate design or...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$42,880Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Goat Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The total metal weight is approximately 82.8 grams, providing a substantial and luxurious feel to the piece. Signed "WEBB," this brooch bears the mark of authenticity and craftsmans...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
JOHN W. CHARLTON Edwardian Platinum Old European Mine Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The brooch bears the “Charlton” signature, identifying it as an early work by John W.
Diamond, Platinum
French 1930s Blue Gems Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
The clasp is a safety pin, and the profile of the Art Deco brooch bears the number 33. Height : 2.5 mm approximately, length : 8 cm approximately, thickness : 2.4 mm approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.82 Carat Diamond Yellow and White Gold Horse and Jockey Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The reverse of this vintage equestrian brooch bears the 18 karat gold mark (18K) and the pin bears the maker's mark (EF), the 18ct gold mark 750, the Sheffield Assay Office hallmark ...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,505
H 0.56 in W 1.56 in L 2.48 in
Antique 23.50 Carat Garnet 0.28 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch bears two circular-shaped settings in a vertical formation, graduating in...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
$21,345Sale Price|20% Off
Karl Faberge 14kt gold oval cabochon amethyst and rose - cut diamond brooch
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Braintree, GB
The reverse side of the brooch bears significant hallmarks: the Cyrillic initials "КФ," denoting the esteemed House of Karl Fabergé, and "МЮФ," representing the Moscow Jewellery Fact...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$4,034
H 0.36 in W 1.26 in L 1.26 in
Vintage Italian 8.25ct Dyed Quartz, Turquoise and Ruby Yellow Gold Rabbit Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The impressive ruby displays fine colour and brilliance, and the turquoise bears fine colour. This vintage brooch is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with cl...
Quartz, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,625
W 1.25 in L 1.75 in
Vintage Carlo Weingrill Winding Rope Brooch in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A true collector’s piece, this brooch bears the hallmark of Carlo Weingrill, a revered name in Italian goldsmithing.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,770
H 0.44 in W 1.06 in L 1.87 in
Sannit and Stein Onyx Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cat Brooch 1958
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The surface of this vintage brooch bears details replicating the feline's fur and anatomical features, including a swept rounded tail, lower paws, pointed ears and applied wirework w...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Impressive Large Yellow Sapphire Gold Flower Brooch Voirin Sonrel for Rene Boivi
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k yellow gold flower brooch, with round cut vivid yellow sapphires. Brooch possibly made by Rene Boivin, bears punchmarks on the stem.
Yellow Sapphire, Gold
$4,034
H 0.31 in W 0.94 in L 1.38 in
4.42 Carat Aquamarine 1.35 Carat Ruby, 0.22 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique multi-gemstone brooch bears a unique design and is an exceptional gift for significant anniversaries, July and March birthstone birthdays, or special achievements.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$5,510
W 1.1 in L 1.6 in
Rare H Stern Mid-Century 18K Gold Blue-Green Tourmaline Modernist Brooch Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
These subtle signs of age bear witness to the brooch’s storied past and add to its collectible allure.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.85 Carat Emerald and 7.10 carat Diamond Jewellery Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning Garrard’s jewellery suite has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum; the brooch bears a 9k gold fitt...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Cameo, with Rose Cut Diamonds and Natural Pearls, Pin/Pendant, c. 1890.
Located in Aspen, CO
The piece is all original, measures 2.25 inches in length and slightly more than 1.25 inches in width. This brooch/pendant bears no marks. We have performed a test on the gold and ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Magnificent Italian Natural Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Clip
Located in New York, NY
Can be worn as a clip or as a Pendant Brooch. Bears Italian control mark. Just a stunner
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Louis Vuitton 2005 Damier Ebene Teddy Bear Pin Broochs 331lk43
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton 2005 Damier Ebene Teddy Bear Pin Broochs331lk43 Measurements: Length: 2.5" Width: .1" Height: 1.75" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessories: Box Sig...
$1,750
H 0.38 in W 0.938 in D 1.125 in
Vintage Ladybug Brooch Italian 18K Gold and Enamel with Diamond Tip
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Condition: Excellent. No Damage This brooch bears the Italian stamp 750 and 160 AL denoting it is 18K gold and made in Alessandria, Italy - right next to Milano.
Gold, Enamel
N.M Thune Wedding Parade Brooch, Sterling Silver Norwegian Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
A top-hatted fiddler plays a tune to accompany her journey. The back of the brooch bears a Thune hallmark and a 925 sterling silver stamp.
Sterling Silver
$8,499Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.38 in W 1.78 in D 0.2 in
Documented Josef Hoffmann Silver Brooch Austrian Jugendstil Embossed Leaves 1912
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
In addition to a variety of articles of daily use, furniture and interior decoration, he also designed various fashion accessories, such as this brooch. This elegant, silver chased ...
Silver
$33,800
W 1.5 in L 9.4 in
Chaumet Paris Retro Ruby and Diamond Wide Bracelet with Brooch Clip in 18K Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Dallas, TX
This decorative ruby and diamond terminal is detachable and can be worn on its own as a stylish dress clip brooch. The bracelet bears Chaumet maker marks and French hallmarks and is ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
A Fabergé Ruby, Enamel, Gold And Diamond Brooch
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
The double-headed eagle motif can be traced back to the reign of Peter the Great and was a strong symbol of Imperial Russia. This brooch bears the signature of Fabergé workmaster Aug...
Gold, Enamel
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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