Antique Bird Hat Pin in 14K Rose Gold & Platinum, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A charming antique hat pin dating to 1900, designed as a finely detailed bird perched upon a branch, delicately grasping a dangling pearl in its beak. The bird is rendered in a beaut...
Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Enamel 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Bird Brooc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch from the late 1930's depicting a vibrant bird perched on a golden branch, crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Swallow Diving Diamond Silver Rubies Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
It is entirely set with old cut diamonds.The charming bird is mounted as a brooch, however it could also be worn as a choker on a velvet ribbon.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Mauboussin Art Deco Love Birds Ruby and Diamond Pin, ca. 1920s
By Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Mauboussin Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Lovebirds Pin, ca. 1920s A very romantic Art Deco pin from the 1920s by the Parisian jeweller Mauboussin. This pin features two beautiful love b...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Little Jack, cast silver pin pendant bird dragonfly Melanie Yazzie
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Little Jack, cast silver pin pendant bird dragonfly Melanie Yazzie Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a highly regarded multimedia artist known for her printmaking, paintings, scul...
Sterling Silver
Antique Circa 1900 15k Yellow & White Gold Chick Bar Brooch, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive bird bar brooch is fine quality and a very good gauge of gold.
Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bird Stick Pin, Retro Style, 0.82ctw, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tested 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bird Stick Pin. This adorable pin features thirty-nine brilliant -cut round diamonds set on the bird body, wings, and head. There is one 2.6mm dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate French 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Bird of Paradise Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate French 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Bird of Paradise Pin. This incredible vintage estate French bird of paradise bird pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Little Jack, cast silver, pin, pendant, bird, dragonfly, Melanie Yazzie, sweet
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Little Jack, cast silver pin pendant bird dragonfly Melanie Yazzie Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a highly regarded multimedia artist known for her printmaking, paintings, scul...
Sterling Silver
"Bring Em Back Alive" Enamel Trembler Monkey Brooch, 1932
Located in New York, NY
"Bring Em Back Alive" Enamel Trembler Monkey Brooch, 1932 by Frank Buck. Made to commemorate the film where American animal trapper Frank Buck and team travels through the jungles of...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Jean Vitau 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Large Parrot Pin Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in Montclair, NJ
Large Colorful Parrot Bird Pin Brooch - Very Vibrant! --Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.52ctw (approx.) (...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Moi Lovebird Gold Diamond and Green Amethyst Brooch and Pendant
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Petit, yet precious, this brooch resembles a bird perched on a branch with poise.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Chased Gold Wire Whimsical Ostrich with ProngSetGems Small Brooch c.1928
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the age of the brooch fastener, the bird was likely inspired by a similarly shaped ostrich cartoon-character (see our screenshot) that debuted in 1928 during the first appearan...
Chalcedony, Citrine, Ruby, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond sapphire green emerald and ruby brooch 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
The length of the item approximately 40mm The width of the item approximately 17mm the mid part, top head width approximately 11mm Art deco style brooch parrot bird. Total weight of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Parrot 18K Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The brilliant-cut diamonds completely cover the bird's expressive head, frame its curved ruby beak, and line the elegant arc of the long tail feathers.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gripoix Gold Emerald Green Eye Parrot Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Gripoix Emerald Green Eye Parrot Bird Head Crystals Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Diamond Pendant / Brooch Swallow with miniature pendant 18 Karat White Gold
Located in München, DE
ChatGPT: Experience elegance and symbolism with this exquisite diamond bird pendant and brooch, a sophisticated jewelry piece with deep meaning.
Diamond, White Gold
2 Birds on a Branch in 18kt Gold , 13.89ct, Semi Precious Stones, Diamonds Brooc
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
2 Birds on a Branch in 18kt Gold With 13.89ct. Semi Precious Stones, Diamonds, Pink Sapphire Brooch Amethyst and tourmaline together 13.89 ct.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Scarlet Macaw Parrot Bird in Cage Pendant Necklace Enamel Sterling Silver 3-D
Located in New York, NY
This is a delightful vibrant enamel and sterling silver of a Scarlet Macaw Parrot in a Cage Pendant. The pendant is three-dimensional with the parrot floating freely within the cage...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Heidi Daus "On a Lark" Bird's Nest Crystal Pin, Brass Tone, Turquoise Cabochons
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
You never have an empty nest, even when you're on your own. Celebrate life, love and family with this beautiful sparkling crystal bird's nest pin from Heidi Daus. Colorful crystals ...
Crystal
“Vintage 14k Gold Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch with Enamel Ladybird, 1940s”
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold rock crystal brooch in leaf design with enamel lady bird on top brooch messures 5cm hall marked 14k gold
1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl,15 karat yellow, white and rose gold chick and egg brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections This fine and impressive antique ...
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Figural Art Deco Style 14k Gold & Diamond Encrusted Baby Bird or Chick Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco style gold, diamond, and ruby stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a baby bird (possibly a chick or a duck) with beak open and wings outstretched. Pro...
Diamond, 14k Gold
E. Wolfe & Co. Art Deco Dog Cat Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Maker's Mark Established 1850 Known for bird & animal brooches. Known for tiaras and crowns.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Georg Jensen Rare Amethyst Dove Brooch 165 Denmark Kristian Mohl-Hansen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique estate dove bird in the laurel wreath brooch 165 with five Amethyst cabochons is a cherished and iconic piece from Georg Jensen.
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lifelike E. Wolfe & Co.Bird on a Branch with White & Yellow Diamonds in 18K Gold
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
In this case the entire rear of the bird is articulated, which is a very unusual touch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Trifari Pave Flying Doves Duette, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco Pave bird clips slide onto a brooch base to be worn together or separatly as desired.
Rhodium
Art Deco Pink Flamingo Enamel Flower Brooch Sterling Silver Marcasite 1920 Bird
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous and very rare enamel and marcasite Art Deco Pink Flamingo Bird in a flower garden brooch with a gorgeous flamingo and exquisite flowers decorated with varied hues ...
Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-Victorian Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
A mid-Victorian bird brooch, the bird pave-set throughout with natural seed pearls set in yellow gold closed-back settings, holding a pearl-set acorn motif with rose-cut diamond cap ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Fred Leighton Multi Gem Bird of Paradise Brooch with Articulated Tail Feathers
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
A custom made "Bird of Paradise" brooch of 18kt gold, with cabochon ruby eyes = .10 carats, the head and back set with 80 yellow diamonds = 1.75 carats, the breast paved with 34 bril...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Retro Enamel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Parrot Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion: Extremely realistic, this bestiary brooch represents a bird perched on its branch. Its openwork body brings a lot of lightness and its colorful plumage, an unparalleled ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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