French 19th Century Blue Enamel Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Important cameo on shell, of oval form, this antique brooch represents a biblical scene.
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 classical profile.
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cameo, Blue and Yellow Topazes, Diamonds, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Pendant/Brooch
Located in Napoli, Campania
Marvelous pendant/brooch in 9k rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central finely carved cameo surrounded by a crown of blue topazes and a round frame or silver leaves stud...
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 necklace featuring two round white diamonds, complemented by a marquise-cut blue sapphire....
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White 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 white was carved into a castle with battlements. Unusual colors. N. P. Trent An...
Base Metal
Antique 15K Yellow Gold Demosthenes & the 3 Ages of Life Turquoise Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable turquoise and gold brooch from the 19th century. This exquisite piece is crafted in 15k yellow gold, featuring a captivating arrangement of blue turquoise cameos.
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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, and deeply symbolic, the 6.48 Carat Multicolor Baguette Cut Medusa Versace Cameo S...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold,...
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, Signed.
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 femenine figures taking a bath.
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 and fifty one top light brown diamonds for a total of .8 carats, and one 2mm, one ...
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 Tone Very excellent condition.
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 Tone Very excellent condition.
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 Tone Very excellent condition.
Silver Plate
Sold
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 Tone Very excellent condition.
Silver Plate
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 Size and Shape Leaves, set with different color gemstones.
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 and white cameo set in 14k white gold.
14k Gold, White Gold
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 brooch tests for silver to the front, but not the back.
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 from blue agate and set in a luxurious 18K yellow gold frame.
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 background, encased in a rich gold frame.
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.
15k Gold
Marina J Woven Seed Pearl Sautoir with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Topped Pearl Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sautoir is an exclusive Marina J design that is graceful and perfect for any formal occasion. *Brooches are for sale and are sold separately Pearl and Sapphire Brooch- $495 ...
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, Signed.
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.
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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, surrounded by cobalt blue enamel and paste stones, set in 925 sterling silver, in excellent...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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 earrings set.
Blue Agate Victorian Cameo Pin/Brooch 18k Gold
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Victorian Cameo Beauty and 18k gold & blue agate cameo brooch/pin.
Agate, 18k Gold
Three-Faces Cameo Brooch of Blue Gray Lava
Located in Stamford, CT
Note the quality of the cameo. The woman's mouth is a rosebud and her features serene.
Sterling Silver
Large 14 Karat Gold Carved Coral Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Large finely carved coral floral pin brooch with two colored deeply carved rose flower set in 14kt solid textured gold . back has rollover clasp . Faded 14kt mark on backside . Mate...
Coral, Gold
$1,775 / 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
18kt Gold Handmade Cammeo Pendant Brooch, Italy, Circa 1990
Located in Capri, IT
18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch Dama cammeo pin that can be used as a pendant too totally handmade in italy
18k Gold
Steven Battelle 18.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, clear, light-ish green 13 x 17 mm oval tourmaline is held in an ultimately simple organic hammered setting and shank in this classic organic look. This is a luminous, a...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1970 ca. Ring size: 8 Dimension: 28 x 22 mm Weight: 15,7 gr The ring, made in Italy and dating back to the 1970s, consists of an 18-karat yellow gold frame featuring an exce...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
An 18 Carat Gold French circa 1870 Bracelet with Enamel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wide, 18-carat yellow gold bracelet with three large, oval medaillons; the middle one is somewhat larger and features a muse in colourful champlevé and painted enamel, flanked by t...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1980s Italian Enamel Ladybug Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ladybug Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Italy Circa 1980s A charming ladybird brooch crafted in 18ct yellow gold, stamped Italy 18ct, dating to circa 1980. The domed shell is ado...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Carved Jade, Gold Serpent, and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carved Jade, Gold Serpent, and Pearl Brooch Description: This striking circular brooch features a vivid green carved jade plaque encircled by four coiled serpent motifs in richly te...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,550
H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in L 14.5 in
Citrine and White Pearl 18 Karat Gold Victorian Choker
Located in Berkeley, CA
This choker is hand crafted in 18 Karat gold with deep amber faceted oval citrines suspended from a chain matrix with tiny white seed pearls that accent the granulation throughout. E...
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
$24,570
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Tulle ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ ...
$120,000
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
this breathtaking tiara is a vision of elegance and refinement. Crafted in 18K white gold and platinum, it features an intricate lattice-like design adorned with shimmering rose-cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Antique natural pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1880. A gold and silver necklace with one central florette set with a natural round pearl surrounded by eight petals, each set with ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
$695
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in
Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Brooch 13mm Cabochon Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Art Deco - Victorian Pendant or Brooch set with the most wonderful 1/2 inch Garnet Cabochon in the center surrounded by sparkling blood red Bohemian Garnet...
Garnet, Gold-filled
1880s Victorian Tri Color Gold Dangling Earrings
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1880s Victorian Tri Color Gold Dangling Earrings. These Victorian Tri-Color Gold Dangling Earrings were made in the 1880s. The Victorian jewelers were pretty eclectic. Look how won...
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
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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