$1,895
H 2.5 in W 2.14 in
Guardian Angel and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of a Guardian Angel with Child walking on a
Gold-filled
$1,295
H 1.75 in W 1.5 in
Lapponia Brooch Man and Child Björn Weckström Finland Modernist Man From Mercury
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in New York, NY
vintage modernist sculptural sterling silver Man and Child brooch is a very rare Lapponia piece. This is a
Sterling Silver
$2,390
H 0.56 in W 2.1 in L 2.65 in
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Pearl "Seated Husband Wife and Child" Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 9k yellow gold shell cameo brooch, finely carved and titled “Seated Husband, Wife, and
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,500
W 0.65 in D 0.13 in L 1.21 in
Art Deco Style Boy Child and Goose Figural Diamond White Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Whimsical 18k white gold brooch featuring a Dutch boy playing with a goose.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Cherub Putto Child Brooch Ceramic Brass Frame
Located in Munich, Bavaria
ceramic is backed onto a brass plate with a brooch fitting
Brass
Oval Mother and Child Cameo Pendant/Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Pendant Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.6 Grams Pendant Measurements: ~30 mm x 23 mm Stamped: "14KT" "Italy" Condition: Preowned, excellent
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 1.6 in L 2.7 in
Carved Opal "Mother and Child" Brooch or Pendant in 14 Karat Gold and Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique carved white opal scene depicts an adult and child figure - likely a mother and child
Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edward Oakes Art Nouveau Portrait of a Child Brooch in Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An edwardian period portrait brooch by the famed Edward Oakes. Renowned for his arts and crafts
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ruser A Child and Puppy Brooch
By William Ruser
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1950s Large14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch by Ruser in the form of a child standing on
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
CARTIER Elephant Mother and Child Brooch Pin in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Adorable 18k Yellow Gold Mother and Child Elephant Brooch Pin by Cartier. This brooch comes with
18k Gold
Large Shell Cameo Portrait Mother and Child 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This meticulously hand-made cameo brooch and pendant in antique style incorporates an asymmetric 4
18k Gold
Mother and Child Elephant Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Mother and child elephant gold brooch set with diamonds. The adorable design depicts a trotting
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
WILLIAM RUSER Gold, Pearl and Sapphire "Tuesday's Child" Brooch
By William Ruser
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow gold, pearl and sapphire, William Ruser. The “Tuesday’s Child” brooch depicting
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Goat and Child with Flowers Pendant Brooch Antique Victorian Gold Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch with a romantic hand painted image of a child and goat
10k Gold
Madonna and Child Guardian Angel Cameo Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of the Madonna with Child and a Guardian Angel watching set in a
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Mother and Child Panthere Brooch in 18k Gold and Emerald Eyes
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
CARTIER Pantheres Brooche This is an impressive Cartier Mother and Child Panthere Brooch pin in
Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Child and Child Enameled Butterfly Brooch in Original Fitted Case
By Child & Child
Located in London, GB
Made by the renowned late Victorian jewellers Child and Child 1880-1916 who were famed for their
Silver
English Arts and Crafts Enamel Wings Brooch
By Child & Child
Located in New York, NY
Gold and silver green enamel brooch of a pair of wings with a centrally set amethyst.
Sold
W 2.26 in D 0.13 in L 2.5 in
Antique Victorian Madonna and Child after Raphael Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Museum Quality cameo depicting Madonna and Child and the little St. John. The cameo is after a
15k Gold
Antique Hand Painted Portrait of a Woman and Child
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique gold hand painted portrait depicts a lady with a basket of fruit and a girl holding a piece of fruit in the Swiss countryside.
Ruser 14 Karat Yellow River Pearl and Sapphire Friday's Child and Dog Brooch
By William Ruser
Located in San Diego, CA
From the 1950's series of "Children of the Week" brooches by renowned Beverly Hills jewrlry
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
18 White Gold Flower Ruby Invisible Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely ruby stud earrings that you can use as everyday.We use the top quality Ruby for our invisible setting.It is deep red and very sparking. The invisible is a highly technique ....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,800
W 1.13 in L 0.94 in
Cupid & Psyche Rectangular Shape Cameo Brooch in Yellow Gold with Diamond Border
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A slightly different variation of a cameo pin. Instead of the traditional oval, this carving is formatted on a rectangular piece of shell. The carving depicts cupid courting Psyche w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Silver and Acrylic Ring “Frozen Lake” by Björn Weckström Made 1974
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage silver ring, called Frozen Lake, features a striking, wide band with an open design that gives it a sculptural, airy quality. Its round acrylic centerpiece, infused with...
Silver
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$3,000
H 1.14 in W 0.9 in
Art Nouveau Flower Lily Pad Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FORGET-ME-NOT FLOWER AND LILY PAD MOTIF WITH EXQUISITE IRIDESCENT ENAMEL AND ELEGANT NATURAL PEARLS. TH...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$895
H 0.79 in W 0.71 in D 0.16 in
Neptune Arising from the Sea with Horses Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold VIctorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning antique Victorian Cameo Pendant with an image of the God Neptune or Poseidon rising out of the sea with a maiden on horseback set in 12-14 Karat gold. Leading ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, set to the centre with four triangular cabochon-cut garnets between rose-cut diamond-set cross and natural pearl surround, with ...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
$1,975
W 3 in L 2.75 in
Antique Victorian Krementz Amethyst Pearl Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst & seed pearl pendant/brooch (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold by Krementz. Oval faceted amethyst measures 21mm x 11m...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,769
H 1.23 in W 1.46 in
18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, it features a n...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$1,622
W 1.66 in L 2.13 in
Antique Edwardian Dutch Hand Carved Shell Cameo Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique Dutch brooch made of hand carved shell cameo and 14 karat yellow gold. It was manufactured during the 1st half of the 20th century, during the Edwardian era. The cameo dep...
Yellow Gold
$1,985Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.3 in W 2 in L 30 in
Björn Weckström Necklace "O2X" for Lapponia Sterling Silver Mid Century 1970s
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in New York, NY
This is the Modernist Necklace "O2X" by Finnish jewelry designer Björn Weckström for Lapponia in Sterling Silver. The classic Mid Century brutalist piece was designed in 1970 for La...
Sterling Silver
Lapponia by Björn Weckström Finland S/S " Bridge To The Moon " Bracelet 1974
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Lapponia by Björn Weckström sterling silver " Bridge To The Moon ' bracelet is part of the Space Silver collection that was inspired by Neil Armstrong becoming the first man to w...
Sterling Silver
$1,250
H 1.62 in W 1.42 in D 0.4 in
Björn Weckstrom Finnish Modernist Sterling Silver Brooch / Pendant for Lapponia
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Finnish modernist sterling silver brooch or pendant. By Björn Weckstrom for Lapponia. Fashioned in cast silver to look and feel like folded metal or fabric. Worn as a...
Sterling Silver
Antique von Aminoff Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS11.75/7.5gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring featuring banded / two-layered Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with the heraldic depiction of a Coat of Arms of Russian / Swedish / Finnish noble family von Amin...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
$3,850
H 2.1 in W 1.75 in
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
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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