14K White Gold Multi-Gem Basket Brooch with Carved Emerald, Sapphires, Rubies, D
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A vibrant and intricately detailed mid-century multi-gem basket brooch, crafted in 14K white gold
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt Flower Bucket Tutti Frutti Hand Carved Multi Gem Ruby & Emeralds Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very special Tutti Frutti 18kt Brooch with pearls & Hand Carved, Engraved Rubys + Emeralds stones
Emerald, Ruby
Edwardian Jadeite, Diamond, Ruby, and Onyx Platinum Brooch Circa 1915
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A true keepsake for any passionate collector of fine jewelry, this impeccable carved jade and gem
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
$6,500
H 2.25 in W 2.63 in
Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian 2.5"
Located in New York, NY
rage today and this is one of the most extraordinary carved gems we have seen. The brooch is 2 5/8
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Carved Coral Multicolor Gem Gold Quan yin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Depicting the goddess Quan Yin, this pin is centered on a carved coral of meticulous detail. She
Coral, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold
18k Gold Ornate Carved Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18k Gold Ornate Carved Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Brooch Multiple Cut and Carved Gemstones Set in
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Natur...
Colombian Emerald Carved Horse Head and Diamond Lapel Pin
By Thesis Gems and Jewelry
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lapel pin features a 5.7 carat hand carved Colombian Emerald in a hand forged 18 and 22 karat
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Valentin Magro Wheelbarrow Brooch Filled with Carved Gem Flowers
By Valentin Magro
Located in Darnestown, MD
This exquisite yet slightly whimsical brooch by Valentin Magro is a gem in every sense of the word
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Victorian Carved Amethyst Cameo Gem Set Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880, French Cameo brooch by Auguste Lottin, Carved Amethyst Bust measuring 1 1/4 X 1 inch
Amethyst, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Sold
H 0.99 in W 1.4 in
Egyptian Revival Carved Amethyst and Gem-Set Brooch, Austria-Hungary, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An Austro-Hungarian, Egyptian Revival, pharoah's head, gem-set brooch, with a carved amethyst head
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage Diamond Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Carved Stone Chameleon Lizard Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finely matte finished gold branch Featuring a round chrysoprase cabochon eye with carved amethyst
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline,...
D. Webb French Chinois Style Carved Jade & Gems Gold Pin/Pendant
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning yellow gold brooch by David Webb Amazing carving on jade in French Chinois style
Tiffany & Co. Two Gold, Platinum, Carved Gem-Set and Diamond Beetle Pins
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
18 kt., fluted amethyst & pink tourmaline, 83 round diamonds ap. 1.40 cts., both signed Tiffany & Co., ap. 20.3 dwts. gross. Color: F-G Clarity: VS. Amethyst: medium dark purple...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Hand Carved Jasper Leaf Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Pin/Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Autumn leaves must fall! This beautiful pin/pendant combination features a hand carved, red jasper
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Egyptian Revival Carved Amethyst and Gem-Set Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Eqyptian Revival Carved Amethyst and Gem-set Brooch, Austria-Hungary, designed as a winged figure
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Austrian Hard Stone Carved Flowers Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Natural pearl and carved multi-gem floral brooch, mounted in gold. Length: 2-1/2 inches
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
1920s Carved Multi Gem Diamond Platinum Tutti Frutti Flower Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous, late 1920's, French Art Deco, Carved Rock crystal, Carved Sapphire, Carved Ruby, and
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
8.03 Carat Emerald-Cut Boucheron "Laperouse" Briolette GIA Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
From the exceptional Salon de Boucheron: Centering an 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut "G" Color "VS1" Clarity Diamond, framed by 12 magnificent Briolette-Cut Diamond drops totaling 3.94 Carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Important Harry Winston Diamond 23 Carat Certified Emerald Pendant Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Important Harry Winston Diamond 23 Carat Certified Emerald Pendant Necklace An 18k gold and platinum detachable pendant necklace, set with diamonds and emerald, signed Harry Winston....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 24.29 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Cushion cut Diamond, Fancy Yellow color, VVS2 clarity, GIA#6177266012. The ring features two Shield cut side Diamonds. Signed b...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Articulated Swan Cuff Bracelet, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in France during the early 20th century, circa 1910-1920, this Antique Articulated Swan Cuff Bracelet epitomizes the grace and elegance of French Art Deco style. Made of plat...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The emerald and diamond cuff bracelet features 7 magnificent emerald cut emeralds of Zambian origin for a total of 23.63 carats. They show what may be called a perfect emerald color,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts
By Mauboussin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold Mauboussin multi-gemstone clutch bag. The clutch comprises of princess cabochon cut green tourmalines, sapphires and rubies placed evenly on the and back. The...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Whi...
David Webb Rubelilte & Turquoise Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Rubellite & Turquoise Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set. A necklace featuring step-cut and oval rubellite, cabochon turquoise, brilliant-cut diamonds weighing appro...
Diamond, Rubelite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent 1950's Boucheron diamond necklace. Designed as a stylised, flexible ribbon set with graduated and tapered baguette & step-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated ...
White Diamond, Platinum
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Green Emerald And Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the vivid world of color with this exuberant, voluptuous, and audacious diamond and emerald necklace by David Webb. A vintage masterpiece crafted in platinum and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$704,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring SSEF Certified
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the classic allure of a 1960s original Colombian Emerald Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. This antique work of art features a magnificent 16 carat Colombian emerald set in an exq...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Vintage Ruby Diamond Necklace Suite, circa 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A stunning testament to timeless elegance, this Harry Winston vintage platinum ruby and diamond suite from the 1980s showcases the pinnacle of craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Belle Époque Cartier 40 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Cartier, this exquisite Belle Epoque diamond bracelet, Circa 1915, is crafted in platinum and features 389 Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 40.55 ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Magnificent Sapphire and Diamond Gold Drop Statement Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Mid Century Modern Magnificent Pair Sapphire and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings. Each centering a securely nestled Hand set 28 Carat Blue Sapphire. Appr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An immaculate diamond and yellow gold necklace and earring set by Van Cleef & Arpels. This beautiful set by Van Cleef & Arpels consists of three intricate and matching motifs encrust...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 69.41 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Kowloon, HK
When it comes to luxury gemstones, few pieces command as much admiration as a Colombian emerald necklace. Renowned for their vivid green hue and velvety glow, Colombian emeralds are ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oscar Heyman Art Deco Emerald Onyx & Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Art Deco Emerald, Onyx & Diamond Bracelet. A legendary multi-gem bracelet featuring 2 pear shapes and 1 emerald cut emerald. The bracelet also consists of round and ba...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
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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