$4,050
H 0.16 in W 1.3 in L 1.57 in
Hardstone and 0.78 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Black Cameo Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver set black cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique cameo jewelry and estate jewelry collections
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage gold tone molded glass black cameo brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century stone cameo brooch with micromosaic dove details. Unusual to have the combination
14k Gold
Vintage Victorian Estate Cameo Black Onyx Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
The antique cameo carving of fine 18k solid gold brooch & earrings is just simply astonishing. A
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant with Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
Cameo Brooch Material: 14K Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Brooch Dimension: Length: 46.8mm Width
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone red black marbled glass cameo designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass cameo • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Sterling Silver
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold black cameo rhinestone pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux cameo, rhinestones and pearls • vintage designer
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch Circa 1880, Agate, 14K Gold, Pearls, Enamel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique Victorian hardstone cameo brooch with black enamel inlay and four bezel-set natural pearls
Pearl, Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Massive VIVIENNE WESTWOOD SS 1999 Prototype Cameo Acrylic Bow Brooch
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive VIVIENNE WESTWOOD SS 1999 Prototype Cameo Acrylic Bow Brooch Measurements: Height
10 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Black & White Cameo Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 10K yellow gold Fastenings: Pin Dimensions: pin measures 33 x 27mm Weight: 7.42 grams
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,191
H 1.97 in W 1.58 in D 0.6 in
Late 19th Century Glass Cameo Brooch – Woman’s Profile on Purple Background
Located in NANTES, FR
**Late 19th Century Glass Cameo Brooch – Woman’s Profile on Purple Background – M3996** This
Glass
Art Deco Intaglio Cameo Brooch in Jet Black Bakelite, Substantial Brooch
Located in Balmain, AU
Large Deco intaglio Cameo brooch in Jet Black Bakelite, substantial brooch Dimension - 6cm x 6 cm
Unavailable
Antique Onyx Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique hardstone cameo brooch. Black and white carved onyx cameo brooch depicting a female head
Fine French Antique Cameo Black Enamel Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
quality antique cameo adorned with half seed pearls and black enamel depicting a woman head with wreath
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Black Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Enamels Butterfly Shaped Brooch
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Black rhodium plated 925 sterling silver with enamels Butterfly shaped brooch. Elegant Butterfly
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Unavailable
W 1.15 in L 1.46 in
Antique Black and White Stone Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch and Pendant
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This beautiful antique Cameo is carved from black and white stone and is set in 14 karat yellow
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Black and White Stone and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This antique Cameo features beautiful carving from black and white stone and features the head of a
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Hard Stone Cameo in Gold Mounting with Half Seed Pearls Black Enamel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: brooch Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360° view
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique hardstone cameo brooch, oval black onyx background with a white hardstone portrait of a
Gold
Victorian Black Lava Cultured Pearl Sterling Silver Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Rare Victorian Black Lava Cameo depicting a Lavish Young Lady, Hand Carved in high
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1994 Limited Edition CHRISTIAN LACROIX Brutalist Nacre Cameo Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1994 Limited Edition CHRISTIAN LACROIX Brutalist Nacre Cameo Heart Brooch Measurements
1980's Vintage Mahogany Carved Wood Cameo Pin with Pearls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980's Vintage Mahogany Carved Wood Cameo Pin with Pearls. This pin is in very good condition with
Antique Filigree 14K White Gold Large Black Onyx Lady Cameo Brooch
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite 1930’s cameo brooch is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship, rendered in 14k
Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 25.6 in W 21.26 in
Bertrand Py (1895-1973) - Mid 20th Century Oil, French Woman with Cameo Brooch
Located in Corsham, GB
Portrait in oil. Signed to the upper right. On canvas on stretchers.
Oil
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cameo Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cameo Brooch- This lovely cameo is features black onyx framed in
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Circa 1855 Black Agate Pearl Gold Cameo Butterfly Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
black oval agate stones decorated with a butterfly and floral cameo motifs and encircled with saltwater
Agate, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s William De Lillo Cameo Glass Floral Brooch
By William De Lillo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautifully constructed 1960's cameo glass mounted in a three-dimensional floral creation with
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Limited Edition Brutalist Nacre Cameo Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
heart brooch featuring a brutalist pattern embellished with nacre and tiny cameo with a female profile
19th century black mourning cameo brooch
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Circa 1844 neoclassical black stone cameo brooch in gold frame with black enamel. The cameo has bas
Agate, 15k Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Cham Black Enamel Cameo Brooch in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Vintage Gold Cham Black Enamel Cameo Brooch in Box Metal Gold tone Enamel Pin back closure
Black Opal Cameo
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Hans Carved Cameo in a 1960's 14k Emerald and Diamond Framework
Emerald, Diamond
Circa 1880s Antique Whitby Jet Cameo Brooch
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1880s Victorian Whitby jet brooch with an ornately carved raised swirl design surrounding the
Black Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Enamels Owls Shaped Brooch
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Black rhodium plated 925 sterling silver with enamels Owls shaped brooch. Elegant brooch made in
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sold
W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Victorian Black & White Hard Stone Agate Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Pin
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Victorian cameo is carved from black and white hard stone agate. It is set in 14 karat yellow
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wonderful Victorian Coral Coiled Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Victorian snake bracelet of genuine coral beads wired on a coiled metal core capped with finely detailed repousee gold filled snake head and tail. Head is set with rose...
Coral, Pinchbeck
$1,480 / set
W 1 in L 1.88 in
Pair 19th Century Carved Coral Rosebud and Leaf 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality antique carved red coral and 14K yellow gold Rosebud earrings 19th Century Each earring composed of delicately hand carved coral rosebuds and foliage ideal for a fa...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant, to the centre a cushion-cut orange topaz measuring approximately 8.2 x 6.2mm, cut-down set in yellow gold collet with closed bac...
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Roberto Cavalli Astrological Print Silk Halter Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
This Roberto Cavalli silk dress features a halter neckline with gold chain straps. The fabric showcases an ivory and black base with intricate astrological-themed prints, including c...
Victorian French Jet Cameo Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian long french jet earrings of faceted and smooth jet cabocheons, round beads and tear drop shaped drops. With focal cameo ovals facing one another. Blackened steel fittings. ...
Enamel, Steel
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin A Rare and Collectible Masterpiece Presenting a stunning and highly collectible butterfly brooch designed by the legendary Mario ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vivienne Westwood red checked wool waistcoat with caplet, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood red checked wool waistcoat with caplet detachable leather buckle fastenings. Fall-Winter 1988
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules
Located in London, GB
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules, the oval sapphire weighing 7.90 carats and finely engraved with the profile of Hercules facing right, rub-over set to a yellow gold...
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Cameo Bib
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extraordinary coral cameo bib from the late 19th Century. Each cameo is finely carved in high relief and represents young women with flowing flower strewn hair. The frames of each ca...
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s
Located in Chesterland, OH
This fabulous carved Victorian brooch was made around the late 1800s. It depicts a beautiful portrait in the form of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. The execution of the shell is...
Silver
Victorian 2.10 Ct Rose cut Diamond Rare Swallow Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Flying Swallow This graceful Victorian Swallow brooch is 1870 ca Depicted with wings spread in flight, epitome of grace and beauty Expertly rendered by the Victorian masters of solid...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1875 This exquisite 15ct gold Victorian brooch features a captivating shell portrait depicting a serene scene with a tree, two doves,...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
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 French Gold Pearl and Malachite Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Ruffled oval brooch, which can form a collar watch holder, in 18kt yellow gold centered with a cameo on malachite depicting Cupid in profile, his head turned, holding his loose bow, ...
Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Goddess Moonstone Cameo Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A mesmerizing antique ring featuring a finely carved orthoclase moonstone cameo of the Greek goddess, Eos, her features rendered with luminous translucence and mythic intensity. In ...
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, 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.
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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.
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