Sterling Silver Marcasite Black Enamel Black Glass Flower Brooch circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish silver brooch with black glass and twinkling marcasites.
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Marcasite Black Enamel Black Glass Flower Brooch circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish silver brooch with black glass and twinkling marcasites.
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Charming Art Deco Marcasite Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Small but charming Art Deco Marcasite Bird brooch from the 1920's. Exquisite detailing with a finely enameled head, marcasites and faux demantoid green pastes. 1920's USA. Marked "St...
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Exquisite Mother of Pearl Sterling Marcasite Brooch
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite mother of pearl sterling marcasite brooch The elegant large scale brooch is embellished with inlaid tiles of lustrous mother of pearl The mother of pearl tiles are f...
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Marcasite Double Rosebud Statement Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful sterling silver brooch featuring a double rosebud design, and embellished with marcasites and silver decoration. Measuring length 6cm / 2.36 inches. It is in very good cond...
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Marcasite and Emerald Paste Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming paste set and marcasite salamander brooch set in sterling circa 1930s. Emerald pastes set to replicate demantoid garnets.
2.75" x 1"
Excellent condition and wo...
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Marcasite Lapel Pin Initial Brooch with Carnelian Glass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco lapel brooch pin featuring three sections of marcasite and French carnelian hand cut glass set in white metal. The bottom section features the initials BBC or BRG. . No make...
Marcasite
$400Sale Price|50% Off
$800 Important 18KT Overlaid Gold Estate Art Deco Marcasite Crystal Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering are these Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Overlay Fine Large Fancy Faceted Black Crystal Marcasite Art Deco Style Brooch Pin.
Druzy, Crystal, Marcasite, Gold, Gold Plate
French Art Deco Marcasite Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Jabot Pin. The marcasite set arrow is tipped by a large faux focal pearl. Brooch opens, and threads through fabric to create illusion of a threaded arrow. Marked Mad...
Marcasite, Silver
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Sterling Silver Marcasite and Baguette Garnet Turtle Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a sterling silver turtle brooch with marcasites and amethyst-type stones. It has a locking pin on the back to keep the turtle secure. The rectangular baguette-cut garnets run...
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver & Marcasite Chrysanthemum Brooch
Located in London, GB
This beautifully observed sterling silver piece was designed by English silversmith Thomas L.Mott. It depicts an outward curving Chrysanthemum flower. The piece is solid but remains ...
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Antique 1920s love birds silver and enamel marcasite set brooch
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful beautifully made 1920s silver brooch (unmarked, but tested) depicts a pair of exotic love birds on a leafy stem. It is a fine delicately made example which is hand d...
Silver
Silver and Marcasite Flower and Bow Brooch circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful silver brooch featuring a flower and bow design, and embellished with marcasites and silver decoration. Measuring length approximately 5.6cm / 2.2 inches by width 3.7cm / 1...
Marcasite
Adorable Marcasite and Sterling Silver Dog Brooch. 1980's.
Located in University City, MO
Edwardian revival 1980's marcasite and sterling silver dashshund brooch. Wonderfully detailed design. Expressive, contemplative little face decorated with garnet eyes and a garnet co...
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Large Miriam Haskell Oval Silver Tone Cut Steel and Marcasite Initial Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in London, GB
Miriam Haskell silver tone oval brooch with the initials VKJ. Featuring cut steel marcasites, and semi-precious marcasites decorating and surrounding the initials. The letters are in...
Marcasite
French Silver Marcasite and Rhinestone Crescent Moon and Bird Brooch circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Delightful French silver crescent moon brooch set with rhinestones, and featuring a marcasite bird with a red crystal eye. Measuring diameter 3.7cm / 1.45 inches. The brooch tests f...
Marcasite, Silver
Jaguar Black Onyx and Dangling Crystal Sterling Silver Pin with Marcasite
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Statute looking pin displays a Jaguar atop a large black onyx gemstone with a dangling prism crystal. The pin measures 3-1/2 inches in length by 1-1/3 inches wide. Decorated with...
Crystal, Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Marina J Woven 'V' Shaped Pearl Necklace with Vintage Brooch
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one of a kind removable red Enamel, and Black Marcasite vintage Flower Brooch adorns this necklace as a centerpiece, allowing it to be dramatically worn up. ** Made by Marina J. ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
40s Onyx, Marcasite and Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Onyx, Marcasite and Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant. "925" stamp on back of brooch. Can also be worn as a pendant.
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Black Marcasite Lizard Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
This Kenneth Jay Lane lizard brooch can be worn at any time, anywhere. It is designed with beautiful marcasites with red crystal eyes. It is made in a Japanned setting and measures 6...
Art Deco Black Onyx & Quartz Sterling Silver 925 Marcasite Panther Brooch
Located in Sausalito, CA
Showcase your love for vintage jewelry with this stunning art deco style panther brooch. The intricate design is crafted from sterling silver, adorned with elegant marcasite detailin...
Marcasite, Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Theodor Fahrner 1930s Silver Marcasite & Filigree Vintage Bird Brooch
By MS
Located in Wigan, GB
This brooch is a beautiful and whimsical example of the 1930s marcasite work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Marcasite, Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver & Marcasite Alligator Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage brooch features an alligator with marcasites in a sterling silver setting. This brooch measures 1-3/4” x 1” and is in excellent condition.
Mid Century Brooch of a Borzoi Dog set in silver with marcasite and rubies
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Mid Century Brooch as a French Borzoi Dog, in “925” Hallmarked Silver, Enamelled in Black, with delicate Rubies to eye and collar perimeter, with Marcasite trim to edge of Dog Coat.
Theodor Fahrner 1920s Sterling Silver Vintage Bow Brooch
By MS
Located in Wigan, GB
This brooch is a beautiful example of the 1920s marcasite work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
“Antique 14k Gold Tremblant Brooch with 2.60ct Diamonds, Moscow 1890”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold brooch on tremblant designe with old mine cut diamonds H colour white vs clearity and estimate diamond weight of 2.60 carats brooch was made in moscow 1890.c diring ...
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Pearl Starburst Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Starburst Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1910 *chain sold separately Crafted in 15ct yellow gold, this finely balanced design radiates from a central cluster of seed pearls, ea...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
$1,459 / set
W 1 in D 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Couture Signed Dior Designer First AB Crystals Western Germany Earrings S/S 1956
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinguishing these couture Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1956 "Western Germany"-stamped silver earrings featuring the first Swarovski gold-foiled aurora-borealis crystals from earri...
Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
$175Sale Price|22% Off
H 4.5 in D 2.25 in L 7 in
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black Satin Egg Shaped Versatile Clutch - Shoulder Bag c 1980s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black matte satin egg shaped clutch - shoulder bag c 1980s The elegant black satin evening bag is adorned with a cluster of clear diamante' crystals encrusted in ...
$295Sale Price|37% Off
H 2.75 in D 1.25 in L 4.5 in
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Encrusted Compact Evening Bag by Elgin c 1950s
By Elgin
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal encrusted evening bag- compact case designed by Eligin c 1950s The elegant evening purse - cosmetic case is designed with exotic mother of pearl ti...
$5,825
H 7 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in Dm 5 in L 13.5 in
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Choker Necklace, Enamel, France
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
CHRISTIAN LACROIX's rare, massive, ethnic tribal-inspired four-strand gold-toned choker necklace features links and rings. Both ends are made of deep red studded enamel embellished w...
Mixed Metal
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
Rhodium
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
Plique-à-Jour Enamel Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique dragonfly brooch. It features enameled Plique-a-Jour wings, which are enamel without a backing making a “window” allowing light to pass. Adding to that are round brilliant c...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$225Sale Price|37% Off
L 18 in
New 1.14 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful necklace. It has a 7 x 5 x 3 ruby cabochon stone that totals 1.14 carats. The stone is from Madagascar. It is surrounded by diamond cut rubies. The pen...
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$8,750
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 2.63 in
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
MIRIAM HASKELL Pastel Graduated Crystal Necklace & Earrings Set 1960
By Miriam Haskell
Located in University City, MO
MIRIAM HASKELL Pastel multi-strand crystal necklace & clip on button earrings c 1960 The chocker style necklace is designed with six rows of graduated glittering pastel crystals ...
Brass
JACQUES GAUTIER Vintage Sapphire Blue Glass Cabochon Collar Necklace
By Jacques Gautier
Located in Nice, FR
JACQUES GAUTIER vintage silver tone neacklace featuring mirrored sapphire blue glass cabochons. Hook clasp closure. Embossed J. GAUTIER. Indicative measurements : length approx. 3...
Estate Art Deco tutti frutti Inspired 579 carat Carved Gemstone Dia Necklace set
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Estate Art Deco tutti Frutti Inspired Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace, This 579 carat necklace set is hand set in 136 gm 14k solid yellow Gold with 11.15 carats of diamond, 120 ...
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond,...
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Blue Enamel Diamond & Pearl Brooch Circa 1905
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Blue Enamel Pearl & Diamond Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1905 This Edwardian brooch, crafted in 15ct gold and dated 6th December 1905, is a beautifully preserved sentimental...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k 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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