Marcel Boucher Enamel Phoenix Brooch, 1941
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare Marcel Boucher Phoenix collector quality bird brooch, from 1941.
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Platinum, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Marcel Boucher Enamel Phoenix Brooch, 1941
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare Marcel Boucher Phoenix collector quality bird brooch, from 1941.
Platinum, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Pradise
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Early rare Art Deco Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise brooch with signature pearlized enamel in garnets, purples and orange from the late 1930's.
Rhodium, Enamel
Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare, early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise from the 1930's. Enameled in tones of garnet red to firey orange with pave accents on the feathers. 1930's USA. Rhodium finish. O...
Rhodium, Enamel
Marcel Boucher Bird of Paradise
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Boucher bird of paradise brooch from the 1960s. Whimisical rendering of designs made by Cartier and Sterle in the period.
Boucher Abstract Swirled Bird Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Boucher Abstract Swirled Bird Brooch rendered in gilt and white metal.
Gilt Metal
Marcel Boucher Bird of Paradise Jewelled Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Nice, FR
MARCEL BOUCHER gold toned bird of paradise brooch embellished with ruby rhinestones, clear crystals, faux turquoise cabochons and enamel.
Marcel Boucher Bird of Paradise
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Marcel Boucher Bird of Paradise made in prevailing style of fine jewelers of the 1960's. Animalia became a theme carried by all the fine jewelers such as Tiffany, Van Cleef...
Gilt Metal
Sold
H 0.5 in W 1.75 in L 2.5 in
20th Century Silver Vermeil Art Glass & Enamel Singing Bird Brooch By, Boucher
By Marcel Boucher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Silver And Gold Vermeil, Enamel Faceted Cut Art Glass & Austrian Crystal Singing Bird Brooch By, Marcel Boucher. This rare and coveted large scale brooch features a bril...
1942 Alfred Philippe for Trifari Tropical Fantasy Bird Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Tropical Fantasy Bird Clip Brooch In Original Unrestored Condition. Created in 1942, designed by Alfred Philippe, In 1930, after working as a master craft...
Rhodium, Base Metal
$2,376
H 2.4 in W 2.5 in D 0.4 in L 2.4 in
A rare enamelled metal and paste 'Two Birds ' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1930s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautifully crafted and highly sort after/collectable early piece from Trifari, an enchanting 'life in miniature', with two birds on a branch, with bird box. Cold enamelled and hig...
Base Metal
1960s Multi Color Enamel Diamond Gold Parrot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow gold, this pin features lovely enamel inlays and accentuated by dazzling diamond accents. The pin is stamped 18K. Inventory #96061PPSS
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage LR signed gold enamel birds designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed LR • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2 3/4" by 2 1/2" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with mi...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Unusual Trifari Enamel Fire Bird Clip Brooch, Alfred Phillipe.
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Trifari Enamel Fire Bird Clip Brooch by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. Beautifully rendered in rhodium and crystal pastes with enamel reminiscent of Dujay pieces. All origi...
Rhodium, Enamel
Art Deco Gilt Peacock Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming, animated Art Deco Peacock Brooch from the 1930's. Gilt metal with pave accents, citrine crystals and a jet "belly" stone and enamel accents. 1930's USA. 2.5" x 2" high.
Gilt Metal
Colored Paste and Enamel Strutting Peacock Brooch, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Peacock brooch hand set with colorful pastes circa 1900,set in sterling silver. The neck and head are enamelled in tones of blue and green. European origin.
Excellent ...
Sterling Silver
Enamelled and diamante bird brooch, D’Orlan, gold tone
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage bird brooch by D'Orlan Jewellery company. Produced in the 1980's this magnificent piece is sure to stand out no matter which way it is worn, whether on the lapel...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage GIORGIO signed gold tone rhinestones bird designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIORGIO • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Diamond bird brooch, gold and silver
Located in Uccle, BE
Antique brooch end 19th, begin 20th century made of yellow gold 18n Karat and Silver. Gold and silver brooch featuring a swallow with spread wings paved with old-cut (for a total o...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Christian Dior Vintage Enameled Swallow Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver toned enameled swallow brooch embelisshed with a clear crystal eye. Silver tone metal hardware. Marked DIOR ®. Indicative measurements : max. length ...
Early Marcel Boucher Pave Feather Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent, early Marcel Boucher Pave Feather Brooch of enormous scale from the 1930's. Beautifully detailed model with 3D pave work and graduated faux pearls. Based on 19th Century...
Rhodium
Marcel Boucher Enamel 1940s Spray
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare Unsigned Marcel Boucher Spray brooch dating from the late 1930's-40s. Signature pearlized enamel decorates the fronds with rose and pale aqua crystals forming the bud. High rhod...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
$512Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.78 in W 2.49 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Peacock brooch by REJA sterling silver, large rhinestone, 1940 USA
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love this animal series from Staret Chicago, they are from my privat collecton. All bodies of the animals are presented with a large cut rhinestone. Worked om sterling silver. They...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware with Rich Multi-Color Enamel "Robin" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed gilded gold vermeil hardware "Robin" brooch is accented with multi colors of lapis-blue, Irish-green with shades of browns enamel surrounding multi-...
Important Trifari Alfred Phillippe Fruit Salad Bird Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillippe massive bird brooch of rhodium plate base metal. The wings are ornamented with white opal and blue faux chalcedony molded and engraved glass vari size ...
Rhodium, Base Metal
Natural Opal Faceted Bead Single Strand Necklace on Sale 14 K Gold Lobster Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace with heavy 14 Karat yellow gold clasp 17" long 1 layers of Natural opal Beads approximately 70 ct opal These are faceted beads so has lot...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Collar Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco Akoya Pearl diamond platinum choker collar necklace, circa 1930s. The Art Deco Akoya Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Necklace, crafted in the 1930s, epitomizes the elegance a...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$650 / item
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Garrard & Co" Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, circa 1890/1905
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Exquisite Collector Edwardian/Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, fitted in its original case by Garrard & Co, circa 1900. The first official Crown Jeweler for the Brit...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stunning 9.54Ct Natural Blue Sapphire Triple Row Wide Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious wide band ring features 9.54 carats of natural oval-cut blue sapphires, elegantly arranged in a triple-row design. Expertly handcrafted in 14K yellow gold, the sapphir...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Chanel poured glass enamel flower necklace. Made by Maison Gripoix of opaline and opal blue glass camellias and camellia buds . Further embellished with pale emerald pour...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1960s Boucheron Paris Emerald Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin
By BUCHERON
Located in Miami, FL
This 1960's vintage Boucheron piece of jewelry is a dual clip lapel brooch crafted in platinum and comprises masterfully designed, naturalistically inspired and diamond swathed scrol...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Jean Schlumberger Platinum & Gold Butterfly Motif Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Jean Schlumberger Platinum & Gold Butterfly Motif Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet. A sophisticated butterfly motif defines this platinum and 18k gold design that shines with dazzling ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
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
$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
$58,600
W 2.25 in L 2.5 in
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Gold "Leda and the Swan" 7.87 Carat Diamond Brooch
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,962
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
L 16 in
Akoya Pearls, Double Strand, Diamond Clasp, French Art Deco; GIA Cert, 16"
Located in Northampton, MA
This late Art Deco era (circa 1939) double strand of cultured Akoya pearls represents the finest, most luxurious pearls of their day. Today, we are accustomed to perfectly spherical ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k 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.