Handmade 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Kingfishers Brooch
Located in London, GB
E Wolfe & Company Handmade 18 carat Yellow and White Gold Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet and
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 2.68 in D 0.6 in L 1.58 in
E Wolfe Sapphire Diamond Tsavorite Ruby Gold Kingfisher Birds on a Branch Pin
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in London, GB
Two gem-set kingfishers brooch hand-carved in 18 carat yellow gold, one with 18 carat white gold
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
$37,500
H 1.97 in W 1.02 in Dm 8 in
AUSTRIAN Art Deco 1925 Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco curvex wristwatch in platinum with gemstones. This is an absolutely gorgeous wristwatch, created in Austria during the art deco period, back in the late 1920's. The case...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Large Vintage Yellow Gold Enamel and Gem Set Owl Clip Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s 18K Yellow Gold Owl Brooch, measuring 2 1/2 inches from wing end to end, 2 inches tall and weighing 33.2 grams. Finely detailed with Hand Chased Gold work, Enamel Feather...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
$50,800Sale Price|20% Off
Jean Schlumberger Bright Enamel Gem Parrot Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
AN ENAMEL AND MULTI-GEM PARROT BROOCH, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO. Embark on a journey of vibrant elegance with the Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Enamel and Multi-Gem Parr...
Enamel
18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Celebrate mid-century vintage elegance with the 18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch – a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Crafted from solid yellow gold, this brooch features a ma...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Cartier, Paris, France. This delightful Terrier pin by Cartier is the perfect whimsical accessory. Charming animal brooches were all the rage in the fifties, six...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magnificent 16 Carat Diamond Platinum Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and timeless platinum flower brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, set in platinum, with approx. 16 carats in FG/VVS diamonds. Brooch is 2 1/8" x 1 5/8". Marked: Van Cleef & Arpel...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,782
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
Butterfly Diamond Enamel Gold 18K Pendant convertible Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Butterfly Diamond Enamel Gold 18K Pendant convertible Brooch. Wings are movable. Total length: approx. 1.40 centimeters / 0.55 inch. Total width: approx. 3.20 centimeters / 1.26 inc...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Sold|$21,104 / set
W 1.82 in L 3.35 in
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Earrings Brooch/Pendant Demi Parure Spanish
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 18th century Iberian emerald demi-parure composed by earrings and brooch/pendant in yellow gold, with Spanish hallmarks and accompanied by fitted leather case. Indulge in the...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Opal butterfly brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
An incredible mix of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and opals encrust this hand crafted butterfly brooch from the Victorian era. Creating the butterflies body an iridescent opal glimmer...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Iris Brooch with Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. Iris brooch in 18K yellow gold and platinum with diamonds, yellow sapphires, and tsavorite garnets. The flower has 55 round brilliant cut diamonds that total 0.60...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1990 Cartier Tortue 18K Rose Gold Tonneau Ladies Watch W/ Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Cartier Tortue ladies wrist-watch in 18kt rose gold. Chic and slim 8.6mm thick case with integral link bracelet and hidden fold-over clasp. Tonneau-shaped 31mm dial with ro...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Large Vintage 18K & Platinum Diamond Rose Flower Brooch 13ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A stunning vintage brooch handmade in 18K and platinum set with approximately 13cttw in G-J color Vs1-Si2 clarity larger marquise cut and round diamonds. Dimensions/Weight 3 1/2” lo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Japanese Maple Tree Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Art Deco-period brooch showcases the elegant image of a Japanese Maple tree, adorned with mesmerizing blue and pink sapphires. At its heart, a transitional cut diamond...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
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The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.