French 19th Century Blue Enamel Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Important cameo on shell, of oval form, this
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Blue Agate Cameo & Diamond Large Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14K yellow gold brooch showcases a finely carved blue agate cameo depicting a
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$285
W 0.79 in L 1.07 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Blue White Oval Blossom Flower Relief Cameo Silver Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Sky Blue White Blossom Flower Leaf Relief Cameo Elegant Brooch, Silver
Silver Plate
$771
W 1.78 in L 1.97 in
Cameo, Blue and Yellow Topazes, Diamonds, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
cameo surrounded by a crown of blue topazes and a round frame or silver leaves studded with diamonds and
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite brooch, intricately carved with a classical profile. The female figure wears a
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
$12,995
H 0.45 in W 2.12 in L 2.56 in
Antique 15K Yellow Gold Demosthenes & the 3 Ages of Life Turquoise Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
15k yellow gold, featuring a captivating arrangement of blue turquoise cameos. At the center is a
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 19th Century Carved Cameo in Blue and White
Located in valatie, NY
Rare 19th c Carved Cameo in Blue and White. Cleverly carved to utilize the blue for the sky and the
Base Metal
6.48 Carat Multicolor Baguette Cut Medusa Versace Cameo Gold Shirt Button
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
6.48 Carat Multicolor Baguette Cut Medusa Versace Cameo Shirt Gold Button Brooch. Bold, colorful
Amethyst, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Citrine, 14k G...
Unavailable
H 0.5 in W 2 in L 1.5 in
20th Century French Hand Painted Limoges Cameo Brooch & Necklace Pendant
By Florenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Hand painted Limoges Female "Lady In Blue" Cameo Brooch & Necklace Pendant Slide
18 Karat Gold Cameo Blue Stone Brooch Pendant
Located in Madrid, ES
Brooch-pendant in 18 Karat gold from the first half of the 20th century, with shell cameo with two
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 0.45 in W 1.9 in L 2.23 in
South Sea Golden Pearl Necklace with Mermaid Cameo Clasp and Brooch
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k rose gold clasp and brooch prong set with an Italian carved agate mermaid cameo with one 2mm
Agate, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea P...
Sold
W 0.79 in L 1.07 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Blue White Blossom Flower Relief Cameo Silver Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Sky Blue White Blossom Flower Leaf Relief Cameo Elegant Brooch, Silver
Silver Plate
Sold
W 0.79 in L 1.07 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Blue White Blossom Flower Relief Cameo Silver Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Sky Blue White Blossom Flower Leaf Relief Cameo Elegant Brooch, Silver
Silver Plate
Sold
W 0.79 in L 1.07 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Blue White Blossom Flower Relief Cameo Silver Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Sky Blue White Blossom Flower Leaf Relief Cameo Elegant Brooch, Silver
Silver Plate
Sold
W 1.97 in D 0.79 in L 1.58 in
Medusa carved shell antique Cameo, 925 sterling silver, blue enamel, Victorian
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Superb Victorian hand-carved shell cameo brooch from approximately 1880, featuring Medusa
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sold
H 2.36 in W 1.77 in L 2.36 in
Rosior one-off Color Diamond and Yellow Gold "Cameo" Brooch and Pendant Necklace
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary "Cameo" Brooch and Pendant Necklace, surrounded by different
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...
14 Karat White Gold and Blue Cameo Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 14k white gold and blue cameo brooch is simply unique! The brooch features a beautiful blue
14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Agate Victorian Cameo Pin/Brooch 18k Gold
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Victorian Cameo Beauty and 18k gold & blue agate cameo brooch/pin. Set with old mine cut
Agate, 18k Gold
Three-Faces Cameo Brooch of Blue Gray Lava
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic details have been delicately carved in blue grey lava from the curls of the hair to the
Sterling Silver
Antique Arts and Crafts Silver Front Brooch with Blue Cameo circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Arts and Crafts silver front brooch, featuring an oval blue cameo. This lovely detailed
18k Yellow Gold Blue Agate Carved Woman Holding Fairy Cameo Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Embrace elegance and enchantment with this stunning fairy cameo pendant brooch, masterfully carved
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.19 in W 1.16 in L 1.36 in
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Shepherd With His Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant cameo brooch features a finely detailed scene in white relief against a blue
Agate, 18k Gold
Sold
H 0.55 in W 1.88 in L 2.52 in
Antique Enthroned Zeus With His Eagle Yellow Gold and Enamel Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This intricate brooch features a detailed cameo set in a gold frame. The incredibly detailed
15k Gold
Marina J Woven Seed Pearl Sautoir with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Topped Pearl Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- $495 Blue Cameo "Wedgewood Original" Brooch- $250
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.5 in W 2 in L 1.5 in
20th Century French Hand Painted Limoges Cameo Brooch & Necklace Pendant
By Florenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Hand painted Limoges Female "Lady In Blue" Cameo Brooch & Necklace Pendant Slide
Large Wedgwood Mid-century 9ct Gold Blue Jasperware Cameo Brooch Circa 1954
By Wedgwood
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stunning mid 20th century 9ct gold blue jasperware ceramic cameo brooch, by Wedgwood. Dating from
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950'S Germany Gold Filigree Carved Blue Cameo Brooch & Earrings S/3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Germany, gold plate carved robins egg blue glass and faux pearl bead demi-parure brooch and
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Mediterranean GIA Red Coral Gold 14 Karat Beaded Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Barrel shaped Natural Mediterranean Red Coral beads that graduate in size. Gold Beads scattered between the coral beads. GIA Identification report No. 2181344681, Reddish Orange Natu...
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
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
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian 18k Banded Agate, Pearl + Enamel Mourning Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
This rare mourning locket from the Victorian (ca1875) era is quite a stunning piece! Crafted in vibrant 18k gold, the decorative locket serves as an incredible example of the mournin...
Agate, Pearl, 18k 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
19th Century Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Clip Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold and silver. Sumptuous antique clip, it is decorated in the center of an important cabochon of natural turquoise retained with claws and surrounded by a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...
$2,356Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique sardonyx, and gold ring, comprising one panel of carved sardonyx, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat gold band concealing hairwork. This unique ring is ever so b...
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sphinx Golden Siam Red Aurora Borealis Crystal Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings
By sphinx
Located in Milford, DE
A matching pin and pair of clip on earrings by Sphinx, featuring siam-red aurora borealis crystals prong-set in a decorative gold-plated setting. Pin dimensions: 2.7 in x 1.9 in Ear...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Cameo, Garnets, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Vintage Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage brooch/pendant in 9k rose gold and silver structure, mounted with a big cameo finely carved with lady motif framed by a crown of garnets and silver decorations studded with d...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
A Victorian Carved Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian carved hardstone cameo brooch, the circular carved hardstone depicting Eros accompanied by a lion, surrounded by yellow gold frame with beaded openwork border, circa 1870...
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Cameo Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Cameo Brooch/Pin- This stunning floral cameo brooch is framed in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold. Size: 38 mm x 33 mm Weight: 4.8 dwt. / 7...
Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Spinal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Spinal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 4.60 carat Multi color Natural Sa...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian hardstone cameo brooch pendant with blue enamel and pearl surround, the hardstone cameo depicting a female face in the Roman style surrounded by a scalloped edge of blue ...
Pearl, Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Cameo, Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Garnets, 9k Rose Gold & Silver Pearl Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Marvelous pearl necklace with a beautiful big pendant, realized with a central cameo surrounded by a crown of garnets and an external flowery crown in silver and blue sapphires. Thi...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
French 19th Century Coral Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Formed from a flat gold disc and chiseled with floral motifs: pansy and rose, this lovely antique brooch is set in the center o...
Coral, 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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Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
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