C1860 9k Halley's Flat Cut Garnet Comet Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian jewelers were the first to create Halley’s comet brooches which resembled the shape of the comet as it approached the sun, heated to a fiery red and was followed by a long ...
Garnet, 9k Gold
Georgian 1.40 Ct Diamond Rare Comet Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Celestial Halley’s Comet A rare and stunning example of Georgian Halley’s comet brooch, superb little example richly set with old mine cut Diamonds as hardly found instead of rose cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Henri Lighton 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Citrine Comet Brooch #17824
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Henri Lighton 14K Yellow Gold and Citrine Comet Brooch This stunning brooch by Henri Lighton features one oval citrine gemstone (17 mm x 14 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K yello...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum & 18K Gold Opal and Old Cut Diamond Halley’s Comet Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
I believe this brooch to be a Halley’s comet brooch. Halley’s comet is a comet which is visible from the earth every 75-79 years.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Hermes Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Starburst Comet Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Brooch by Hermes. Details: Measurements: 42mm x 67mm Weight: 16.6 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes Paris French Assay Mark for 18k Gold 84107 *Free Shipping within t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Flower Comet Brooch Pin Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 3 gr
Located in SE
Swedish Flower ( or Comet ?) or a shooting Star brooch dating from ca. early 20th century with seven rose cut Diamonds set in Silver clusters,back sides closed.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Sasportas Sapphire Citrine Diamond Comet Clip Brooch, circa 1940s
By Sasportas
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful Retro Sapphire Citrine Diamond Comet Clip Brooch, ca. 1940s by Sasportas The retro comet brooch consists of a cluster of round cut sapphires of ca. 3 carats and channel se...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Iconic Tiffany & Co. Modernist Pearl Sapphire Sterling Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Mid Century Modern Avant Garde Iconic Tiffany & Co. Comet Brooch Pin. Hand set with a large Mabe Pearl and a row of Calibrated Sapphires.
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Trifari Emerald Comet Suite
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Trifari Emerald Comet Suite from the 1950's by Alfred Phillipe. Brooch has a central motif of pave faux emeralds with loops of pave and baguette set swirls.
Rhodium
HERMES wooden 1999 COMET SCARF RING
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Star Comet Wood Scarf Ring in brown adds a unique, natural touch to your scarf styling. Crafted from fine wood, it features a detachable gold-plated charm ...
Diamond and Ruby Comet Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Comet brooch set with an old-mine cut diamond on a pave-set of rubies rimmed with diamonds. 14ct (585°/oo) pink and white gold and platinum (950°/oo) comet brooch set with an old-...
Platinum Round & Baguette Diamond Comet Brooch
Located in Toronto, CA
Round and Baguette Diamond Platinum Brooch 10 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds= 5.28ct 30 Round Brilliant Cut, Swiss Cut, Old Mine Cut Diamonds= 1.80ct VS1-I1 FG 56 Baguette Cut, Trian...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Georgian Halley's Comet Urn Cameo Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fine Georgian cameo brooch dating from the 1830s. The brooch itself is crafted as a stylized Halley's comet, the tail set with an oval onyx came depicting an urn.
Onyx, 15k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold Quartz Comet and Star Brooch
Located in London, GB
Californian Gold Quartz (the 49ers) has been used to create this long Comet and Star Brooch, most likely a special order after the long tailed Comet Tebbutt passed over in 1861.
Quartz, 14k Gold
Georgian Agate Natural Pearl Rare 18 Karat Celestial Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
A story in the Stars Halley’s Comet was due to return in 1835, leading many late Georgian and early Victorian women to seek out comet-theme brooches.
Agate, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Man in the Moon Diamond Gold Pin
Located in Boston, MA
18K YELLOW GOLD BROOCH. MOON WITH COMET HAS BURNISHED SET DIAMONDS.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Gold, Peridot and Opal Comet Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
This brooch was made in the 1980's in celebration of the comet.
Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold
Sold
W 1.05 in D 0.24 in L 2.86 in
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold & Silver 1.72ctw Diamond Pearl Halley’s Comet Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
I believe this brooch to be a Halley’s comet brooch. Halley’s comet is a comet which is visible from the earth every 75-79 years.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 1835 Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Halley's Comet Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed to commemorate the 1835 viewing of Halley's Comet Featuring a prong set cabochon cut opal with some green, blue, and violet play-of-color with wear Surrounded by ro...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
1910 Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Halley's Comet Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bar brooch is designed as a highly stylized depiction of Halley's comet Head is a cluster centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 0.45 carat Vividly transparent wit...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Kieselstein-Cord Diamond Crescent Moon Comet Yellow Gold Brooch
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Southampton, PA
Add a classy touch to your ensembles with this fascinating brooch that is wonderfully designed by Kieselstein-Cord and beautifully crafted from alluring 18K yellow gold. The brooch i...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marilyn Cooperman Pearl and Yellow Diamond Comet Pin
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Marilyn Cooperman 18k Yellow Gold, Patinated Silver and South Sea Pearl Comet Pin. Mount on hinged double Pin. So otherworldly and unique.
Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
3.16 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Halley's Comet 18k Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
As bright as the stars! This Halley's Comet or starburst pendant brooch is designed with one 0.75 carat old European cut center Diamond, surrounded by a burst of shimmering old Euro...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch
Located in Toronto, ON
Edwardian Platinum and 18K Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Brooch, C.1910. The pendant brooch of a `comet’ off twist style shape milligrain set with three round faceted medium violetish...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Pin, circa 1910
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Edwardian platinum and 18 karat sapphire and diamond pendant brooch, circa 1910. The pendant brooch of a 'comet’ style shape milligrain set with three round faceted medium violetish...
Trifari Retro Starburst Comet Brooch
By Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Trifari 1940 retro style gold washed sterling silver starburst comet brooch. Large faceted faux aquamarine ,faux ruby baguettes and crystal pastes. 1940's USA.
Sterling Silver
Chanel 1994 Comet Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel 1994 Comet Brooch - A Dazzling Starburst of Elegance and Vintage Glamour!
English Edwardian Diamond Silver and Gold "Halley's Comet" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An English Edwardian silver top/18 karat gold brooch with diamonds. The 'Halley's Comet' brooch is composed of bezel set rose and old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Peridot and Pearl Halley’s Comet Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
I believe this brooch to be a Halley’s comet brooch. Halley’s comet is a comet which is visible from the earth every 75-79 years.
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Karat Gold, Garnet, Georgian Haley's Comet Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
The stones are individually cut and rounded, the beautiful closed back gold mounting made by antique tools and precision. The comet arrived in 1835 and jewelers then made brooches in...
Garnet, 15k Gold
Regency 18k Flat Cut Almandine Garnet Cluster Ring, C1840
Located in Baltimore, MD
Please search our Almandine Garnet Comet Brooch listing on 1st Dibs.
Garnet, 18k Gold
Miniature Georgian Gold and Paste Halleys Comet Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A very rare true antique Halleys Comet brooch. Formed with red and white old cut paste stones in closed foil backs.
Gold
Antique Georgian Halley's Comet Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fantastic Georgian brooch depicting Halley's comet. The comet visited in 1835, inspiring jewellers of the time to commemorate the appearance in precious metals and gems.
Garnet, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Boxed Sapphire Halleys Comet Brooch Sapphire Diamond
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Antique Victorian brooch depicts Halley’s Comet, set with cabochon Sapphires and Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Ruby "Halley’s Comet" Locket Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Unusual example of a Halley's Comet brooch, that is also a piece of mourning jewellery.
15k Gold
Unique gold comet and shooting star brooch
Located in New York, NY
This artistic dimensional comet in 18 kt is trailed by a group of shooting stars.
Cadoro Vintage Brooch 1960's Blue and White Comet
By Cadoro
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1990 Hallmark: Cadoro Dimensions: D 2.16 in Materials: base metal, plastic, rhinestones, glass
Base Metal
Antique Victorian Paste Comet Crescent Moon Brooch 18 Carat, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Victorian 18ct Gold gilded on Metal Comet and Crescent Moon brooch is Circa 1900. The wonderful brooch depicts a Comet and Crescent which is complimenting by sparkli...
18k Gold, Base Metal
Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Crescent Moon and Comet Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fun and wearable pin.
Sterling Silver
Halley's Comet 12 Carat Yellow Gold and Paste Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Georgian period brooch c1770. Halley's comet example. Modelled in 12 carat yellow gold with size white old cut paste to one end and a single paste to the other.
Yellow Gold
Halleys Comet Foiled Topaz Diamond 18 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Georgian period brooch c1800. Halley's comet example. Solid 18 carat gold.
Diamond, Topaz, Gold
$58,043
W 2.37 in D 0.4 in L 3.35 in
Fabergé Antique Bi-Color Gold Cigarette Case, Circa 1896-1908, Russia
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
$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
Edwardian 6.00 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a paperclip link chain suspending a foliate motif pendant from a quatrefoil surmount Surmount and pendant are pierced platinum-topped gold displaying sweeping foliate mot...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Crescent and Flower Brooch, Victorian, ca. 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Victorian diamond crescent and flower brooch in silver and gold, ca. 1880s. The crescent has a beautiful design with a flower attached in the centre, creating an aesthetic and sy...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with faux lapis pate de verre mol...
Antique 15ct Gold Georgian Cantanile Chain Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Triple Chain Bracelet 15ct Gold Circa 1850 Beautiful Georgian Gold Bracelet. Triple Fancy Link Chain Joined by a Gold Centre Square with Pretty Cantanile Detailing. In...
Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian diamond pendant/brooch, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond pendant/brooch. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back cut-down setting with an approximate weight of 1.35 carats, adorned with twenty ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Georgian Period cluster ring containing approximately 1.55 carats total weight old mine and rose cut diamonds and approximately 1.50 carats total weight emeralds set in 14K gold to...
$3,947
H 3.82 in W 6.7 in D 2.21 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Head Ornament Corallium Rubrum Fire Gilt Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810 ca. It is decorated with thirty five facetted corallium rubrum beads riveted onto the headv ornament. The tiara features a pier...
Gilt Metal
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Revival 0.93 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A most romantic Georgian style rose cut diamond engagement ring. The heart motif adorned with a delightful bow and centered by a charming, 0.93 carat antique diamond glimmering with ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Lush and Luscious Georgian Hair Comb
Located in Stamford, CT
Four rows of intense sparkle shine from this hand made and hand faceted cut steel comb while another row of varied sizes and forms of steel delightfully drop below and dance with the...
Cut Steel
$325,000
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Hair Locket Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful representative of antique Victorian era Mourning jewelry, this delicate 14k gold heart pendant is set with bright turquoise blue enamel, pearls and an old mine cut diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Starburst Star Brooch Rose Diamond Gold Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sparkling star is set with graduated old mine rose diamonds in silver backed onto 9 karat gold. This star would have been part of a set that could be converted into a hairpin or...
Diamond, Gold, 9k 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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