Vintage Carved Woman Angel Skin Coral .24ct Diamond 18K Gold Textured Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding vintage brooch/pin is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a beautiful angel skin coral that is masterfully carved into showing an absolutely lovely and lig...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Oval Opal & Multi Gemstone Antique Style Angel Wings 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An exceptional well crafted Art Deco inspired white gold brooch. Centered with an approx. 4.51 carat Ethiopian opal with the wings on both side. Each wing features scrolling detail a...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18K Carved Angel Skin Coral Chrysanthemum Diamond Ruby Brooch Pin 1950’s
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully crafted vintage brooch circa 1950’s done in textured 18K yellow gold set with approximately .40cttw in diamonds as well as cabochon cut natural rubies. Dimensions/Weig...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Angel-Skin Pink Coral Owl Sapphire Natural Diamond 14K Gold Bird Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A captivating and highly stylized vintage Mid-Century high-jewelry statement brooch depicting a wise owl perched gracefully on a branch.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati L'air Du Temps Angel Wings Brooch 18 Karat Gold Nina Ricci Vintage
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Buccellati "L'air Du Temps" brooch, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The textured yellow gold angel wings are designed by Gianmaria Buccellati for Nina Ricci.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Vitau 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Multi-Gem and Diamond Angel Fish Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
Designed as an angelfish, the body is set with stripes of circular-cut yellow sapphires, pink garnets, and tsavorites. The head with pavé-set diamonds, black onyx stripe and circular...
Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Carved Moonstone and Diamond Angel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful and rare carved moonstone cherub brooch from the late Victorian era. Intricately carved moonstone putti head with incredible detail in the round. The carving alone on his l...
Diamond, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Silver
Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Very rare colorway. Clip brooch fittings. 1940's USA. 3" x 2.5" wide.
Rhodium
Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin from 1940's USA of gilt metal with pave accents. Rare collectable series from Mazer. 3.5" x .5".
Gilt Metal
AVON vintage signed gold tone rhinestone 'HEAVENLY ANGEL' pin
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer pin MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤️ ...
JBH 14 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Angel Wing Tags
By Jason of Beverly Hills
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Jason of Beverly Hills Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 352 round cut: 4.29cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: the pendants each measures 90.2 mm by 220.0 mm Weight:...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Renaissance Revival Austro Hungarian Angel Cherub Gilt Silver Pendant Pin
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique Renaissance revival Austro Hungarian gold gilded silver articulated pendant /pin / brooch featuring a detailed winged Cherub holding and arrow in one hand and heart in anoth...
Silver
Antique Solid Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Ruby Cherub Angels Hat Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby- Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Great Red Color - Surface Reaching & Natural Inclusions - 9.3mm (approx.) Material: 16k Solid Yellow Gold T...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Marvin Hime Freshwater Pearl Cherub Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Beverly Hills jeweler Marvin Hime freshwater pearl cherub angel brooch. The museum-worthy collector's brooch combines elegance with a playful cherub design reminiscent of Will...
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Genuine Turquoise, Angel Skin Coral And Pink E
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of elegance to any outfit with this stunning estate retro era 18KT yellow gold genuine turquoise, angel skin coral, and pink enamel brooch. Made with high-quality, genuin...
Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Blue Sapphire Pearl Cherub Brooch, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This charming 14 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Pearl Angel Brooch is a beautifully detailed vintage piece with whimsical character and elegant craftsmanship.
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Angel Skin Coral and 18K Pin Brooch
Located in Norwood, NJ
Finely carved angel skin coral floral pin brooch with deeply carved rose flowers set with 18K textured yellow gold leaves.
Pink Coral, Gold
Sterling Silver Seven Praying Angels Brooch/Pendant - 925 Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Style: Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: Seven Praying Angels Measurements Tall: 2 3/8" (60.3mm) Wide: 2 15/32" (...
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Angel Brooch Ear-Clips Set
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage CHANEL gold toned angle earclips and brooch set. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Clip on style. Earclips measure approximately 3.0 x 2.6 cm Brooch 4.6 x 3.9 cm. Condition - ...
Goddess Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Classical Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning museum quality antique Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch in Gold with a hand carved image of a Goddess Maiden with two attendant Cherub, Angel or Pu...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Italian Grand Tour Period Angel Skin Coral Earrings and Brooch Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This 19th Century earring and brooch pendant suite are likely a Grand Tour souvenir from Italy, circa 1870s.
Coral
1.50 Carat Diamond Emerald Angel Skin Quartz Yellow Gold Swan Brooch Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Unveil timeless elegance with our 1.50 Carat Diamond and Emerald Angel Skin Quartz 14 yellow gold swan brooch necklace, a masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aurora Goddess Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning museum quality antique Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant or Brooch in 18 Karat Gold with a hand carved image of a Goddess Maiden scattering roses with two ...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Winged Angels Nude Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a museum quality absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of two winged angels attending to a nude Goddess maide...
Gold, Yellow 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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