Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique gold filled shell cameo brooch, intricately carved and titled “Young Psyche Writing a Book.”
20th Century Brooches
Gold Plate, Copper
Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique gold filled shell cameo brooch, intricately carved and titled “Young Psyche Writing a Book.”
Gold Plate, Copper
1940s Miriam Haskell Turquoise glass Brooch Pin Book Piece
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fantastic Early 1940s Miriam HASKELL Turquoise Corsage Brooch. measuring 2.6 in x 1.44 in. Pieces of this set can be seen in "Miriam Haskell Jewelry" by Gordon & Pamfiloff, pages...
Base Metal
Madeleine Albright's Lizard Pin Brooch 7.5" Articulated And "Read My Pins" Book
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's Lizard Pin Brooch, along with a copy of her book "Read My Pins: Stories From A Diplomat's Jewel Box."
Mauboussin - Book of Jewels (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautifully photographed hard back book which is now out of print and is the most important monograph on the house of Mauboussin. The book covers six generations of the family of j...
Madeleine Albright's Snake In Branch Pin Brooch Earrings And Read My Pins Book
By Erwin Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's extraordinary Snake Serpent in a Branch Pin Brooch with the matching Earrings, along with a copy of her book "Read My...
Rene Boivin Joaillier by Francoise Cailles (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The English version of the rare monograph on Rene Boivin. A highly sought after book!!! To quote the Primavera Gallery, "René Boivin was thus introduced to the world of high fashion...
Danske Smykker (Danish Jewelry) by Jacob Thage (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A magnificent illustrated history of Danish Jewelry. The book offers an exhaustive overview of the development of jewelry-making in Denmark, from its beginnings in the Renaissance to...
Les Fouquet: Bijoutiers & Joailliers a Paris 1860-1960 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is the scarce hardback edition of a very important monograph on a family of three generations of Parisian jewellers. Alphonse founded the firm in 1860 and it was carried on...
Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross, Gript Book Piece
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross from the 1950's. Emerald poured glass is adorned with settings which hold aurora crystal stones. 2.25". 1970's France. Made for Gript ...
Rhodium
Vintage 18KT Gold Lapis Lazuli Mouse Brooch with Ruby Accents
Located in Braintree, GB
A charming vintage brooch in 18KT gold modelled as a stylised mouse, shown standing upright and holding a book.
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gripoix Pearls and Rhinestones on a Gilded Metal Brooch
By Maison Gripoix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Work of the workshop Gripoix. A similar brooch is visible in the book "Les Paruriers". Additional information: Dimensions: 5 W x 8 H cm Condition: Good condition Seller Ref num...
Gilt Metal
Couture Schiaparelli Gripoix Baretti Glass Faux Sapphires&Pearls Parure c1938-49
Located in Chicago, IL
While that similarly sized Baretti-book brooch--with additional blue, green and red round beads and instead clear crystals--was commissioned by Chanel in the 1950s, Baretti frequentl...
Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal
Unavailable
Book piece Eisenberg Blue Flower Clip Brooch
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Original Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 1.6 in Materials: base metal, rhinestones
Base Metal
Vintage Signed Trifari Book Piece Crystal Bow Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This highly collectible vintage signed Trifari bow brooch has been featured in many costume jewelry books. This flowing bow has clear and pink crystals in a silver tone setting. I...
Unavailable
H 2.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.2 in L 2.25 in
Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
Condition: Very good for its age; light speckling throughout and very minor bend to the pin. An identical brooch is shown on pg. 113 of Alice Vega's book "Monet; The Master Jewelers....
Sterling Silver
Vintage Authentic Book Piece Mazer Crystal Masked Woman Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
This is the famous original Mazer masked woman crystal face that is in the jewelry books. Her crown has green and blue crystals. Below are faux ruby crystals that are encrusted wit...
Vintage Rare Book Piece Woman Eisenberg Fur Clip-Pin
By Eisenberg
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare Eisenberg fur clip from the 30s. It is in the “Jewels of Fantasy” by Deana Ferneti. It is in pristine condition. It has the woman holding a broom. Her dress i...
Rare 1930s Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Pin
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1930s vintage Hobe brooch created with an Asian man in a dark, heavily carved coral. The large golden halo has aqua color crystals in sterling silver with a gold wash....
Rare Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Netsuke Pin
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This rare, 1930’s book piece vintage signed Hobe pin features an Asian themed Netsuke in ivory color resin in a gold tone setting. This pin measures 2-3/8” x 1-1/2” with a turn closu...
18k, Gold/Enemal, Mauboussin Water Lily Brooch from, 1968
By Mauboussin
Located in Heerlen, NL
An 18K. yellow gold brooch with white and green enamel, signed: Bonebakker and provided with French hallmarks which refer to the maker: Mauboussin A brilliant cut diamond of 0.12 ct ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Imperial Russian Faberge 14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Romanov Tercentenary Brooch
By Fabergé
Located in Sofia , BG
You can see on the photo below 2 modifications of this brooch in the " Faberge: Lost and Found" book on page 136 and 137- one brooch same like this,which is in Hillwood Museum with D...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Book Chain and Topaz Faceted Glass Pendant/Brooch Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is hanging from a brass book chain necklace with a watch chain clasp. The brooch measures 4.6" long by 1.65" wide and the necklace is 19" long by .35" wide.
Base Metal, Brass
Book of Rene Boivin Jeweller
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the incredibly scarce English translation of the already rare monograph on Rene Boivin. The house of Boivin was run initially until his death by Rene Boivin and then from his...
Book of Chaumet - Master Jewellers since 1780
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautiful book in a clamshell box which was published in 1995. This is probably the most in depth reference work on the house of Chaumet. It is superbly illustrated throughout with...
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Open Book Bookmark #18431
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Open Book Bookmark This open book bookmark was meticulously crafted from sterling silver by amazing designer Tiffany & Co and would make a great gift fo...
Sterling Silver
Madeleine Albright's Snake In Branch Pin Brooch And Read My Pins Book
By Erwin Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's extraordinary Snake Serpent in a Branch Pin Brooch, along with a copy of her book "Read My Pins: Stories From A Diplo...
Madeleine Albright's Cobra Snake Serpent Pin Brooch And Read My Pins Book
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's Cobra Snake Serpent Pin Brooch, along with a copy of her book "Read My Pins: Stories From A Diplomat's Jewel Box."
Madeleine Albright's Leaf Flower Pin Brooch 3 Inches And "Read My Pins" Book
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's elegant and dramatic Leaf and Flower Pin Brooch, along with a copy of her book "Read My Pins: Stories From A Diplomat...
Mauboussin Book of Jewels
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautifully photographed hard back book which is now out of print and is the most important monograph on the house of Mauboussin. The book covers six generations of the family of j...
Rene Boivin Joaillier by Francoise Cailles (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The French version of the rare monograph on Rene Boivin. A highly sought after book!!! To quote the Primavera Gallery, "René Boivin was thus introduced to the world of high fashion ...
Couture ElsaSchiaparelli France Depose FeatherCrystalGold Pagan Bird Brooch 1938
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Likewise dated around 1940 in the aforementioned book on page 124, a Schiaparelli-commissioned bird hat-pin with a similarly textured yellow-gold gilt metal head depicting a duck is ...
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Sold
W 9 in D 0.63 in L 12 in
Verdura: The Life and Work of a Master Jeweler by Patricia Corbett (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Verdura’s beguiling jewelry, from ruby hearts wrapped with braided gold rope to scallop shells studded with precious stones.The exquisite creations of Fulco di Verdura (1898–1978) ar...
Vintage Hattie Carnegie Book Piece Brooch
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1950s Hallmark: Hattie Carnegie Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2.4 Inch Materials: base metal, rhinestones, faux gemstones, plastic
Vintage Trifari 1940s Famous Book Piece Sterling Bird Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Once you see this Trifari bird brooch, you will recognize it right away. It’s in almost every jewelry book and is one of the most collectible brooches ever.
Vintage Rare Book Piece CoroCraft Sterling French Poodle Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
You never get to see this rare CoroCraft French poodle brooch that was made in the 1940s. Adorned with rows of rhinestones on its body and legs and at the end of its tail. It is mad...
Rare Book Piece Vintage Coro Famous Flower Brooch/Pin
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Any collector knows how rare this famous Coro rose pin is. The flower opens layer by layer in an enameled muted lavender accented with rows of rhinestones at the end of each petal. ...
Vintage Collectible Eisenberg Fish Sterling Brooch 1940s Book piece
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Original Condition: very good Dimensions: H 2.3 Inch Materials: sterling silver, rhinestones, faux pearls, enamel Free worldwide shipping.
Sterling Silver
Famous Book Piece Rare Vintage CoroCraft Sterling Toucan Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage brooch is in excellent condition.
Sterling Silver
VERY Rare 1930s Bakelite & Celluloid School Days DATE-BOOK Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exceptionally rare figural Bakelite pin, this date book, subcategory from school days similar 'book' pins, is constructed of a thick painted bakelite pencil as a bar pin on top 1...
Vintage Butterscotch Book Piece Bakelite Prancing Horse Pin
Located in New York, NY
This highly collectible book piece of a fun prancing horse is made of a butterscotch color Bakelite. It has a brass vintage harness and is decorated with 7 brass buttons on top. It m...
Famous Book Piece 1930s Google Eye Bakelite Horse Pin
Located in New York, NY
The pins sold for thousands and can be found in any important book. This 1930s red Bakelite google eye horse brooch has a gold tone harness and the cloth reins are a striped candy ...
Vintage 1940s Book Piece Trifari Leaf Fur Clip
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This is a very collectible Trifari. It has Trifari’s famous floral leaf with blue fruit salad glass and clear rhinestones accenting the other side. It is set in a gold tone metal a...
Vintage Rare Book Piece Woman Eisenberg Fur Clip-Pin
By Eisenberg
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare Eisenberg fur clip from the 30s. It is in the “Jewels of Fantasy” by Deana Ferneti. It is in pristine condition. It has the woman holding a broom. Her dress i...
Vintage 1940s Trifari Sterling Book Piece Hand Fur Clip
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This is the famous Trifari hand fur clip that has been published in many costume jewelry books. It has a lady’s hand with a faux pearl ring on her finger. The cuff is designed with r...
Vintage 1940s Book Piece Trifari Famous Hands Fur Clip/Pins
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This set of lovely hand fur clips by Trifari was made in the 1940s by Alfred Philippe. They’re made with sparkling clear rhinestones and faux pearls. It is made in a gold tone setti...
Vintage 1930’s Alfred Philippe “Trifari” Book Piece Floral Fur Clip
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This is a famous Trifari fur clip designed by Alfred Philippe in the l930’s and has been featured in many jewelry books. The fur clip features a floral design with faux blue moonston...
Charming David Webb Emerald and Diamond Shell Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful brooch was featured in the book "Brooches: Timeless Adornment" by Lori Ettlinger Gross on pp.166-167.
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 40s Signed CoroCraft Sterling Colorful Deer Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This famous vintage signed CoroCraft deer brooch is a book piece. The deer has red crystal ears with a multi-color crystal wreath around its neck.
Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold Sputnik Earclips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
., stamped 18K, illustrated (with matching brooch) in the Tiffany "Blue Book" from 1972.
18k Gold
RARE Book Piece 1940s Vintage Trifari Sterling Crown Brooches & Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This well-known vintage book piece set by Trifari is very special. It has two crowns with the moonstone cabochons. One crown is larger than the other so you can wear them together ...
Sold
H 2.56 in W 2.75 in L 2.56 in
Vintage WWII Era Miriam Haskell Book Piece Faux-Coral Beaded Dress Clip
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Easton, PA
Silvertone hand beaded faux-coral glass beads with gray terminals with black enamel and clear rhinestone leaves dress clip with clear plastic pierced backing. Unmarked Miriam Haskell...
Gold Plate
Vintage “Two Birds on a Branch” Brooch by Trifari
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in London, GB
Marked: Trifari, Pat.Pend Reference: The brooch is a book piece and is depicted in “American Costume Jewellery”, by Carla and Roberto Brunialti and in “Costume Jewellery” by Harri...
Gold Plate, Rhodium
Kenneth J Lane Gold Carved Jade and Coral Butterfly Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set in gold plate and signed on the underside KJL. This coveted brooch is a book piece which can be found featured in Nancy Schiffer's book, "Kenneth Jay Lane", and a book by former...
Crystal, Enamel, Gold Plate
Antique Edwardian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Child's Rattle, Hallmarked 1906
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
One side of the top shows the full hallmark from the Birmingham Assay Office for the year 1906, together with the makers' mark of A&L Ld, of Frederick Street in Birmingham who were k...
Silver
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst And Crystal Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage Bvlgari chain necklace is a timeless piece crafted from 18K yellow gold, featuring a beautiful combination of amethyst and crystal. Measuring 34.5 inches in len...
Amethyst, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels is a French luxury jewelry company.[ It was founded in 1896 by the Dutch diamond-cutter Alfred Van Cleef and his father-in-law Salomon Arpels in Paris. Their piece...
Vintage Fred Paris Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Engagement Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in London, GB
A vintage Fred Paris diamond and emerald 18 karat yellow gold bypass engagement ring. Inspired by the Toi et Moi style this gently curving solid bombé style ring is bezel set in 18 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$32,510Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 3.08 in L 9.26 in
Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
There's the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance, and the PASSE-GUIDE Bag ...! To me, the most beautiful Purse Ever! Here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional Authentic Hermès P...
$6,749
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 6
Jean Paul Gaultier red silk dress with built-in cone bra and corset, fw 2010
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier red silk dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2010 ▪ Built-in corset and cone bra ▪ Wide-cut open sleeves ▪ Corset lace fastening at the back ▪ FR 36 - UK 8 - US 6 ▪ Made in I...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965
By Madame Gres
Located in London, GB
Haute Couture black silk faille evening dress by Madame Grès, circa 1965. The design features a square neckline with narrow shoulder straps and a high-waisted, sculpted bodice compos...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This item has been appraised by the exp...
Pink Diamond
$62,500
H 11 in D 2 in L 8 in
Claude Lalanne (French, 1925-2019) A Rare Pink Silk and Bronze Ginkgo Handbag
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Long Island City, NY
Indulge in the enchanting world of Claude Lalanne with the exquisite Ginkgo Handbag, a wearable masterpiece from Lalanne's iconic Ginkgo collection. Crafted with unparalleled artistr...
Bronze
Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather corset, skirt and hat ensemble, fw 1991
By Chantal Thomass
Located in London, GB
▪ Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather 3 piece evening ensemble ▪ Felt saucer hat with ostrich feathers around the brim ▪ Velvet bustier corset with beaded tassel trim ▪ Bell ski...
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
Harry Winston Diamond Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Diamond Bracelet A beautiful Harry Winston cluster bracelet set with approximately 42 carats of diamonds Made in 1965 Accompanied by an IAJA letter of authenticity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Four 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bangle Bracelets
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, this set of four 18K gold and diamond bangle bracelets dates from circa 1970. Each hinged bombé form is set with three fields of pavé-set round ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Carrera Y Carrera 18 KT Yellow Gold Lovers Key Chain
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...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Psyche and Eros Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique sterling silver shell cameo brooch depicting “Psyche and Eros.” The finely carved cameo illustrates the mythological lovers in an intimate and graceful pose, capturing delica...
Sterling Silver
$18,857
H 2.76 in Dm 1.58 in
Fabergé Egg Object 18 K Yellow Gold Blue Guilloche Enamel Paillons Ruby Cabochon
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé Egg Object of Art, 18k Yellow Gold, Blue Guilloché Enamel with Paillons, Ruby Cabochon 0.75 ct This Fabergé egg, created around 1995 by the workmaster Victor Mayer, is a mas...
Diamond, Ruby, 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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