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Enamel Brooch Peacock

Colored Paste and Enamel Strutting Peacock Brooch, 1900
Colored Paste and Enamel Strutting Peacock Brooch, 1900

Colored Paste and Enamel Strutting Peacock Brooch, 1900

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Peacock brooch hand set with colorful pastes circa 1900,set in sterling silver. The neck and

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20th Century German Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique R.R. & Co. Peacock Brooch c.1900 – 18K Gold, Ruby, Pearl, Enamel
Antique R.R. & Co. Peacock Brooch c.1900 – 18K Gold, Ruby, Pearl, Enamel

Antique R.R. & Co. Peacock Brooch c.1900 – 18K Gold, Ruby, Pearl, Enamel

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This antique peacock brooch, signed R.B. & Co. and circa 1900, is a beautiful piece showcasing fine

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch with Enamel, Dia..41CT and Pearl
Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch with Enamel, Dia..41CT and Pearl

Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch with Enamel, Dia..41CT and Pearl

By Masriera

Located in New York, NY

Masriera 18-karat yellow gold Peacock brooch/pendant with multi-color plique-à-jour enameling is delicately

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Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Early Maison Gripoix  Anglo Indian Peacock Brooch
Early Maison Gripoix  Anglo Indian Peacock Brooch

Early Maison Gripoix Anglo Indian Peacock Brooch

By Maison Gripoix

Located in New York, NY

Early Maison Gripoix Anglo Indian Peacock brooch. A rare 1930s Collectors piece of amythest

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Vintage 1930s French Anglo-Indian Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Vintage Solid Gold Opal Emerald Garnet Pink Blue Sapphire Peacock Brooch Pendant
Vintage Solid Gold Opal Emerald Garnet Pink Blue Sapphire Peacock Brooch Pendant

Vintage Solid Gold Opal Emerald Garnet Pink Blue Sapphire Peacock Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

& Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Multi Colors Material: 14k Yellow Gold w/ Multi Color Enamel Work Weight

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Fruit Salad Peacock
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Fruit Salad Peacock

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Fruit Salad Peacock

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Alfred Philippe for Trifari pave and blue and white opal fruit salad rising peacock in flight. Of

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel

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Antique Enamel Diamond Platinum Plique a Jour Peacock Brooch
Antique Enamel Diamond Platinum Plique a Jour Peacock Brooch

Antique Enamel Diamond Platinum Plique a Jour Peacock Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Set throughout with single and brilliant-cut diamonds and Plique a Jour enamel in shades of amber.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Platinum

Vintage 2.65 Carat Diamonds Brooch Pin Peacock Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.65 Carat Diamonds Brooch Pin Peacock Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.65 Carat Diamonds Brooch Pin Peacock Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Tarzana, CA

The Pin belongs to 1970s with 2.65 Carats of clean & white diamonds. Beautifully crafted enamel on

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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 14ct Gold Huge Peacock Brooch Pin c1970 Heavy 15.9g 585 Purity Portugal
Vintage 14ct Gold Huge Peacock Brooch Pin c1970 Heavy 15.9g 585 Purity Portugal

Vintage 14ct Gold Huge Peacock Brooch Pin c1970 Heavy 15.9g 585 Purity Portugal

Located in Camelford, GB

HEAVY SOLID GOLD PORTUGESE ENAMEL PEACOCK BROOCH DETAILS Material: 14ct (585/000) Solid Heavy Yellow

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20th Century Portuguese Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14ct Gold Huge Peacock Brooch Pin c1970 Heavy 15.9g 585 Purity Portugal
Vintage 14ct Gold Huge Peacock Brooch Pin c1970 Heavy 15.9g 585 Purity Portugal

Vintage 14ct Gold Huge Peacock Brooch Pin c1970 Heavy 15.9g 585 Purity Portugal

Located in Camelford, GB

HEAVY SOLID GOLD PORTUGESE ENAMEL PEACOCK BROOCH DETAILS Material: 14ct (585/000) Solid Heavy Yellow

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20th Century Portuguese Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Enamel Precious Gemstone Gold Peacock Brooch
Enamel Precious Gemstone Gold Peacock Brooch

Enamel Precious Gemstone Gold Peacock Brooch

Located in Southampton, PA

The peacock's regal complexity is beautifully captured in this stunning brooch design. Complex

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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enameled 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Enameled 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch

Enameled 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

beautiful peacock and boasting a stunningly fashionable appeal. The brooch is expertly crafted from

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Unique Peacock Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Unique Peacock Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Brooch

Unique Peacock Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

and royal blue enamel over machined gold, with diamond accents totaling 2.25 carats, approximately H

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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Art Nouveau Enamel Peacock Quill
Art Nouveau Enamel Peacock Quill

Art Nouveau Enamel Peacock Quill

By Krementz & Co

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Realistically colored with bright shades of iridescent polychrome enamel... a thing of beauty and

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Pearl Enamel Ruby Peacock Pin
Victorian Pearl Enamel Ruby Peacock Pin

Victorian Pearl Enamel Ruby Peacock Pin

Located in Banbury, GB

of the peacock which has been fantastically coloured in enamel, they have captured the vivid colours

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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Peacock Feather Pin #21125
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Peacock Feather Pin #21125

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Peacock Feather Pin #21125

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Peacock Feather Pin- This exquisite pin is crafted from 14K yellow gold

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Peacock Feather Pin #24288
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Peacock Feather Pin #24288

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Peacock Feather Pin #24288

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Peacock Feather Pin- This exquisite pin is crafted from 14K yellow gold

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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gautrait Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Silver Plique-à-Jour Peacock Pendant Brooch
Gautrait Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Silver Plique-à-Jour Peacock Pendant Brooch

Gautrait Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Silver Plique-à-Jour Peacock Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold, silver and plique a jour enamel peacock brooch pendant with

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Gold Enamel Peacock Pin Brooch
Gold Enamel Peacock Pin Brooch

Gold Enamel Peacock Pin Brooch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

with hand applied enamels outlined in gold. Made on the subcontinent of India, the brooch is

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Vintage 1960s Indian Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Enamel Peacock Figural Siam Pin
Sterling Silver Enamel Peacock Figural Siam Pin

Sterling Silver Enamel Peacock Figural Siam Pin

Located in Wallkill, NY

Vibrant Coloring on the Enamel. Makes a statement, measuring approx. 2.75in. top to bottom x

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Vintage 1980s Thai Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Fin De Siècle Enamel and Diamond Peacock Fan Pin
French Fin De Siècle Enamel and Diamond Peacock Fan Pin

French Fin De Siècle Enamel and Diamond Peacock Fan Pin

Located in London, GB

A French fin de siècle enamel and diamond peacock fan pin, consisting of nine multicolour enamelled

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Whimsical Enamel Gem Set Gold Peacock Brooch
Whimsical Enamel Gem Set Gold Peacock Brooch

Whimsical Enamel Gem Set Gold Peacock Brooch

Located in McLean, VA

This 18 kt. yellow gold and enamel brooch will delight the bird afficionado! The eye is set with

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold

MARCUS & CO. Plique-a-Jour Enamel  Diamond Peacock Tail Brooch
MARCUS & CO. Plique-a-Jour Enamel  Diamond Peacock Tail Brooch

MARCUS & CO. Plique-a-Jour Enamel Diamond Peacock Tail Brooch

By Marcus & Co.

Located in New York, NY

MARCUS & CO. Plique-a-jour, Enamel Diamond Brooch mounted in 18kt Gold designed a peacock tail.

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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Gold Enamel & Austrian Crystal Peacock Brooch-Necklace Pendant
Art Deco Gold Enamel & Austrian Crystal Peacock Brooch-Necklace Pendant

Art Deco Gold Enamel & Austrian Crystal Peacock Brooch-Necklace Pendant

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Gold Plate, Enamel & Austrian Crystal Large Peacock Brooch and Necklace

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver & Enamel Articulating Peacock Brooch-Signed
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver & Enamel Articulating Peacock Brooch-Signed

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver & Enamel Articulating Peacock Brooch-Signed

By Siam

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver & Enamel Articulating Peacock Brooch-Signed, Siam Sterling. Total

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Gold Enamel & Austrian Crystal Peacock Brooch-Necklace Pendant
Art Deco Gold Enamel & Austrian Crystal Peacock Brooch-Necklace Pendant

Art Deco Gold Enamel & Austrian Crystal Peacock Brooch-Necklace Pendant

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Gold Plate, Enamel & Austrian Crystal Large Peacock Brooch and Necklace

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Art Deco Gold Enamel & Austrian Crystal Peacock Brooch-Necklace Pendant
Art Deco Gold Enamel & Austrian Crystal Peacock Brooch-Necklace Pendant

Art Deco Gold Enamel & Austrian Crystal Peacock Brooch-Necklace Pendant

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Gold Plate, Enamel & Austrian Crystal Large Peacock Brooch and Necklace

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Precious Gemstones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enameled Peacock Bird Brooch, 1930s
Precious Gemstones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enameled Peacock Bird Brooch, 1930s

Precious Gemstones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enameled Peacock Bird Brooch, 1930s

Located in Antwerp, BE

A charming peacock bird enameled brooch in 18 karat yellow gold set with eight natural sapphires

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Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Enamel Peacock Brooch Pin Pendant
1960s Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Enamel Peacock Brooch Pin Pendant

1960s Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Enamel Peacock Brooch Pin Pendant

Located in New york, NY

Hallmark The present brooch/pendant is a colorfully enameled Exotic 1960s Italian creation designed in

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

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Art Deco Sterling Silver Peacock Brooch with Colored Paste Stones, c. 1920s

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb

Located in New York, NY

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1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr

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Located in SE

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S/S 1996 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Copper Lace Leopard Rhinestone Mini Dress
S/S 1996 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Copper Lace Leopard Rhinestone Mini Dress

S/S 1996 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Copper Lace Leopard Rhinestone Mini Dress

By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Baar, CH

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Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Located in London, GB

We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...

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Diamond, Gold

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By Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Berlin, BE

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

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Located in New York, NY

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$11,262

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Theodor Fahrner Gemstone Peacock Brooch

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By Theodor Fahrner

Located in New York, NY

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Victorian 15K Gold Moonstone Necklace

Victorian 15K Gold Moonstone Necklace

Located in Houston, TX

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Enamel Brooch Peacock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact enamel brooch peacock you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, enamel and 18k gold. You can easily find a 30 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an enamel brooch peacock may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic enamel brooch peacock over the years, but those made by Mellerio dits Meller, Alfred Philippe for Trifari and Estate Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An enamel brooch peacock can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 6, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also single cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our enamel brooch peacock for sale are for women, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Enamel Brooch Peacock?

Prices for an enamel brooch peacock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $592 and can go as high as $200,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $11,018.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.