Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Pradise
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Early rare Art Deco Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise brooch with signature pearlized enamel in garnets, purples and orange from the late 1930's.
Rhodium, Enamel
Pennino Enamel and Pink Crystal Spray
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Enamel and Pink Crystal Spray from the 1930's. Rhodium finish with enamel leaves set with a cluster of pink bezel set crystals and pave accents. 2.5" x 2.25" high.
Enamel, Rhodium
Trifari Enamel Jeweled Clips, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Enamel Jeweled Clips by Alfred Phillipe. Pink, amythest and aqua oval pastes with navy hand enamel and pave leaf work. Beautiful quality. 1930's USA. Each clip 2" x 1.5".
Rhodium, Enamel
DuJay Enamel and Pearl Spray Set
By DuJay Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Amazing collectors quality DuJay Enamel and Pearl Spray Set from the 1930's. Beautiful design with pink paste ovals set with faux pearls in swirl of pave stones hand set in rhodium. ...
Rhodium, Enamel
Yellow Gold and Enamel Men's Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Agate, Yellow Gold, green agate and Enamel Men's Stickpin made Circa 1930 14K Yellow Gold Measurements: 3 inches long
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Miriam Haskell Early Enamel Dress Clips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of Miriam Haskell Early Enamel Dress Clips from the 1930's. Gilt enamel metal with hand sewn glass pate de verre beads in mango, rust and brown. Clip back fittings design...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Exceptional Trifari Enamel Double Tulip Spray
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Early, Exceptional and massive Trifari Enamel Double Tulip Spray by Alfred Phillipe. Amazing size and condition from the late 1930's, early 1940's with ORIGINAL enamel detailing. Th...
Rhodium, Enamel
Trifari Enamel Alfred Phillipe Floral Spray
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Enamel Alfred Phillipe Floral Spray from the 1930's. Blue and red florals with green and brown leaf/stem accents. Set on rhodium metal with tiny paste rhinestone accents. 19...
Rhodium, Enamel
Trifari Enamel Floral Bouquet Clip, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Trifari Enamel Floral Bouquet Clip, Alfred Phillipe from the 1930's. Original enamel which is very rare with pave crystal accents set into a high rhodium finish. 2.4" x 2". 19...
Rhodium, Enamel
Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare, early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise from the 1930's. Enameled in tones of garnet red to firey orange with pave accents on the feathers. 1930's USA. Rhodium finish. O...
Rhodium, Enamel
Authentic Ancient Egyptian Scarab Amulet Brooch - Carved Hieroglyphs - Gold
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
A rare and sacred piece of history: an authentic Ancient Egyptian scarab amulet, masterfully mounted as a gold brooch. In Ancient Egyptian mythology, the scarab beetle represents the...
Gold, Enamel
$695 / set
Henri a la Pensee Suede and Enamel Clips
Located in New York, NY
Charming Henri a la Pensee Suede and Enamel Dress Clips from the 1950's. Suede backed with enamel bee and daisy filigree appliques. Signed. 1950's France. 2" x 1".
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Raymond Yard Rabbit Golf Caddy Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of the esteemed Raymond Yard's most iconic and collectible designs, the rabbit golf caddy brooch epitomizes the Art Deco jeweler's unparalleled creativity and craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Enamel
Trifari "Rue de la Paix" Enamel Carnation, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari "Rue de la Paix" Enamel and Pierced Carnation clip, Alfred Phillipe from 1940. Original enamel work on rhodium high finish metal. Clip back fittings. 1940's USA. 3" x 1....
Rhodium, Enamel
Antique Two Tone Enamel & Diamond Butterfly Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique enamel and diamond butterfly pin is made of 18K yellow and rose gold. It contains a European champagne, I clarity diamond weighing 0.60 CTTW, European G-H color and VS c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Spanish military lapel medal or buttonhole pin, gold and silver metal, enamel
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Spanish military lapel medal or buttonhole pin, gold and silver metal, enamel This Spanish military lapel pin or buttonhole medal corresponds to the award for military constancy. It ...
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Moonstone and Ruby Cabochon Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Lovley Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' blue moonstone and ruby cabochon clip brooch with dark magenta cold enamel accents and crystal pave rhinestones. Rhodium plated base metal, rhineston...
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Pin Measurements: Length: 2 inches Condition: Excellent Art Deco
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Pin Measurements: Length: 2 inches Condition: Excellent Art Deco
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Labradorite Diamond Enamel and Gold Monkey Head Stick Pin, Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An antique monkey stick pin, with a pale grey, carved, labradorite monkey head, with rose-cut diamond eyes, in rub over settings, with a white enamel collar and black enamel bow tie,...
Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, Enamel
Oval Opal & Multi Gemstone Antique Style Angel Wings 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Each wing features scrolling detail and is decorated with French cut blue sapphire, vibrant green hue emerald and shimmering diamonds, trimmed by black enamel. A unique and original ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Yellow Gold Toucan Brooche with Enamel and Ruby
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Vintage Toucan Brooch is a whimsical yet sophisticated piece of fine jewelry, meticulously crafted in 18kt yellow gold. The design captures the exotic beauty of a toucan, brough...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$612Sale Price|20% Off
Early CLOTH CLIP from COR0 unsignd, enamelled flower with rhinstones, 1940s US
By Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Very early cloth clip from Coro, unsigned, but with the typical work of Coro. The flower with pink enamel and small rhinestones, both the flower buds and leaves. Please compare the C...
Gold Plate
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Jelly Belly Elephant Clip, 1942
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Jelly Belly trumpeting Big Elephant clip brooch of rhodium plate base metal, crystal pave rhinestones with red and black cold enameling, and crystal lucit...
Rhodium, Base Metal, Brass, Enamel
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 rhodium plated base metal, crystal rhinestone pave and key stone baguettes, small ru...
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Silson Festive Tiger Perfumer Clip
Located in New York, NY
Charming Silson Festive Tiger Clip with Perfume cap in his martini glass. Cotton is inserted under filigree cap and scent is added after. 1930's USA. 2.5" x 2.5".
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Enamel Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Enamel Spray Brooch from the 1930's. Set with pink oval crystals and varied hand cold enamel accents and pave. 1930's USA. 3" x 1.25".
Base Metal, Enamel
$995Sale Price|23% Off
Art Deco Locket Guilloche Enamel Flower Basket Pendant Brooch Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Edwardian - Art Deco Locket Pendant or Brooch with a gorgeous Guilloche Enamel flower basket motif on a delicate pale blue-green Guilloche Enamel backgrou...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Catalan Art Deco Brooch in Silver with Enamel and Faceted Crystal, Spain
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Catalan Art Deco Brooch in Silver with Enamel and Faceted Crystal, Spain An exquisite Catalan Art Deco brooch, featuring a striking geometric star design characteristic of early 20t...
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Pink Flamingo Enamel Flower Brooch Sterling Silver Marcasite 1920 Bird
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous and very rare enamel and marcasite Art Deco Pink Flamingo Bird in a flower garden brooch with a gorgeous flamingo and exquisite flowers decorated with varied hues ...
Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Enamel Pansy Violet Flower Bracelet and Brooch Sterling Silver, 1920
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare Art Nouveau - Art Deco violet pansy flower parure with a matching bracelet and brooch with exquisite flowers decorated with varied hues of purple enamel, with gre...
Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Egyptian Revival Pendant Brooch Pharaoh 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Art Deco
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed Egyptian Revival pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1920s to 1930s). Single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.08 carats (estimated at H-I co...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
LEICHT MAYER 1925 Enameled Lapel Pendant-Brooch Watch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Lapel pendant-brooch watch designed by Leicht Mayer. This is a very unusual lapel-pendant-brooch necklace watch created during the art-deco period in Lucerne Switzerland by the watc...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Maison Aucoc Paris Diamond Guilloché Enamel 18K Lapel Bow Brooch Watch
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary antique Maison Aucoc Paris diamond lapel pocket watch with matching diamond bow brooch, circa late 1800s, featuring a white guilloché enamel dial with blue Arabic nu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Roy Lichtenstein Limited Edition of 1000 Fine Silver Brooch Pin
By (after) Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Draper, UT
TITLE Roy Lichtenstein Limited Edition of 1000 YEAR 2021 CLASSIFICATION Limited edition MEDIUM TYPE Jewelry MEDIUM/MATERIALS Silver and Enamel
Silver, Enamel
An Art Deco diamond, gem-set and enamel brooch
Located in London, GB
Diamond and gemstone set Art Deco enamel brooch encrusted with a hundred and seventy-four small rose-cut diamonds, and centrally set with a small old-cut diamond.
Platinum, Enamel
Sapphire, Diamond and Enamel Car Brooch
Located in London, GB
A sapphire, diamond and enamel car brooch, the 1930's style car with round brilliant-cut diamond wheels, baguette-cut diamond window, calibré-cut sapphire body and bonnett, with blac...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
Jean Augis Vintage Art Deco Enameled Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN AUGIS vintage rare ART DECO brooch in hammered copperware featuring 16 enameled turquoise cabochons.
Art Deco Style Jade Quartz Diamonds Gold Silver Black Enamel Brooch
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The back is in black enameled silver. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that...
Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.