Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Lizard, Salamander, Chameleon Brooch Pin set throughout with Rose Cut Diamonds in a gorgeous three dimensional design in Silver a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Michael Kneebone Carved Jasper Chrysoprase Green Onyx Diamond Chameleon Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A carved jasper chameleon forms the centerpiece of this remarkable brooch.
Diamond, Onyx, Jasper, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Lizard Brooch, 2.00tcw, 10.8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Custom made 18k white gold chameleon brooch with sapphires and diamonds. Test 18k and weighs 10.8 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Platinum GIA Chameleon Diamond & Synthetic Ruby Stick Pin, c. 1910
Located in Plantation, FL
This exceptional Edwardian stick pin, circa 1900-1915, is crafted in platinum and set with a GIA-certified natural fancy color chameleon diamond, an exceptionally rare type of diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pavone Chameleon Brooch and Glazed Fimo Pearl Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Wonderful one-of-a-kind lustrous glazed doughnut-shaped Fimo beads inter-spaced cultured pearls Necklace, suspending an eye-catching Pavone Chameleon brooch in shades of greens with...
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Large Chameleon Tsavorites Sapphires Garnets 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Chameleon Tsavorites Sapphires Garnets 18kt Gold Finely detailed top quality bloomed gold set with fine gemstones. 37 DWT 18karat gold Measures 4'' by 1/5''
Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Carved Spectrolite Chameleon Bolo
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Beautifully detailed spectrolite chameleon bolo with a rich range of color, carved by Master Ida-Oberstein artist, with inlayed onyx eye, set in18K brushed gold
Labradorite, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Carved Stone Chameleon Lizard Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly stylized chameleon with a protruding tongue and a spiraled tail Clutching a finely matte finished gold branch Featuring a round chrysoprase cabochon eye with c...
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline,...
$3,714
H 0.15 in W 1.96 in L 1.57 in
1950s Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Frog Brooch with Emerald Ruby Garnet and Diamond
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.22 carat diamond. 5.95 carat garnet, 0.10 carat ruby and emerald, and 14 karat yellow gold 'frog' brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. Th...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Green Enamel and Gold Frog Pin Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold "Lucky Frog" Ruby & Green Enamel Pin Brooch by David Webb. With 2 cabochon ruby stones: 6mm x 5mm. Stamped Hallmarks: Webb 18K MATERIAL: 18K Yellow Gold, green enamel...
Gold, Enamel
Nephrite Jade Textured Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable turtle brooch featuring a carved nephrite jade shell with textured 18k yellow gold head, legs and tail. It is marked 750 for 18k most likely Italian.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A large emerald and clear paste 'lizard' brooch, c 1900.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A large striking sterling silver 'lizard' brooch, in serpentine form, set with old cut emerald and clear pastes, and a ruby paste 'eye', from the early 1900s. it is most probably mad...
Silver
Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 14k white gold pin features sparkling old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50ct. graded F color with VS1 clarity. The diamonds are accentuated by round cut r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
“Antique Russian 14k Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Stick Pin, Circa 1920”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique pin with 3 natural gem stones ruby sapphire and old mine cut diamond pin was made during the late imperial russian era 1917/1920s in 14k gold hall marked 583 gold standard an...
Luxury Natural uncut diamond sterling silver snake diamond ruby eye brooch
Located in Delhi, DL
This is a beautiful sterling silver handmade diamond pearl red eyed serpent brooch. This brooch consists of : Diamond weight- 2.90cts Diamond type- Rose cut and uncut diamond Diamon...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Marcasite and Emerald Paste Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming paste set and marcasite salamander brooch set in sterling circa 1930s. Emerald pastes set to replicate demantoid garnets.
2.75" x 1"
Excellent condition and wo...
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Brooch, Circa 1900, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearls
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Early 20th-Century Edwardian era Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Brooch Platinum-Set — In Richard Ogden Case A beautifully executed early 20th-century gem-set brooch, crafted in...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Trifari Alfred Philippe Art Deco Lizard Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Alfred Philippe Art Deco faux emerald baguette and crystal rhinestone lizard brooch. Of rhodium plated sterling silver with the cocked head accented with a faux rub...
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$4,950
W 0.51 in L 2.3 in
Antique Cartier Edwardian 14k Gold Platinum Round Hematite Old Diamond Stick Pin
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Hematite - Round Faceted Cut - Bezel Set - Black -10mm (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 14k Red Gold Brooch with Ruby and Diamond, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k red gold brooch with ruby and rose and old mine cut diamond 1.00 ct Detailed description the brooch is 3.1 cm high and 2.8 cm wide total weight: 9.0 grams set with: - 1 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Leopard Frog Brooch Emerald Eyes Circa 1980
Located in Towson, MD
A charming 14K yellow gold leopard frog brooch, dating to 1980, cast with a richly textured, naturalistic gold surface that mimics the mottled skin of a leopard frog. The frog is cap...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michele Della Valle Sapphire and Diamond Gecko Brooch
By Michele della Valle
Located in Weston, MA
Originally from Rome, where he collaborated with Bulgari on custom work, Michele della Valle is now based in Geneva. This distinctive brooch, designed as a gecko with a curled tail, ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huge Whimsical Sterling Silver "Lizard" Accented with Micro Crystals Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This huge whimsical sterling silver lizard brooch is accented throughout with micro crystals. The length measures 6 1/4 inches. The width measures 2 inches. Made in U.S.
Dominique Aurientis Lizard Gilt Gold Pin Brooch, Never worn 1980s Made in France
Located in Wallkill, NY
Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Lizard Brooch. It Measures 3.70 in x 1.50 in. This French jewelry designer has a vast international customer base and is known throughout the world for ...
Gilt Metal
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tsavorite, Diamond & Ruby Salamander long Brooch.
Located in Aspen, CO
18K, white diamond, bright green natural Tsavorite and ruby set in a realistic long salamander vintage brooch well made in 18K and silver. 34 well matched and finely cut diamonds ar...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Charming Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming mid Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch set with tiny vibrant green pastes (to emulate demantoid garnets) and oversized ruby glass "eyes" set in gold bezels. Completely set in s...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Emerald & Diamond Crawling Lizard Salamander Brooch, set in 14K Yellow Gold made Circa 1900 56 diamonds, Diamond Weight: App. 2.25 cts. 59 emeralds weighing app. 1.2 cts. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lizard Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian demantoid garnet and diamond lizard brooch, the writhing lizard encrusted with old brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of 2.65 carats, silver claw-set to a...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
Charming Art Deco Rose-Cut and Ruby Lizard Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
Charming early Art Deco Lizard Brooch with Rose-Cut Diamonds and Ruby , set in 14k gold and Silver . This lovely piece has approximately 6 carats Rose-cut Diamonds ( 300 pieces ) ,...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian demantoid garnet and diamond brooch, the naturalistically modelled lizard encrusted with rose-cut diamonds and embellished to the spine with a row of nine graduated ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Diamond Lizard Brooch Ruby Eyes 18K Gold Taka Singapore
Located in BILBAO, ES
Exceptional and highly detailed lizard brooch crafted in 18K gold by Taka, Singapore, circa 2010. This striking piece showcases a dynamic reptile design entirely pavé-set with an imp...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18K White Gold Gecko Brooch with Diamonds & Blue Sapphires & Green Garnets
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Gecko Brooch with Diamonds & Blue Sapphires & Green Garnets 43 Diamonds - 0.39 CT 28 Blue Sapphires - 13.67 CT 232 Green Garnets - 3.76 CT 2 Rubies - 0.10 CT ...
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold & Silver Diamond and Pearl Salamander Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, pearl, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifteen rose cut diamonds, and two pearls, set in silver, with 9 karat yellow gold brooch pin and fittings. T...
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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