Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This exceptional realistic looking snail is amazing. The golden enamel with black stripes shell is stunning. The body of the snail is stylized gold that is three dimensional with f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$9,900Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb White Enamel Vintage Studded Snail 0.10 Carat Diamond Brooch Pin
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage David Webb Studded Snail 0.10ct Diamond & Enamel 18K Gold Brooch This work of art in gold and enamel holds true to David Webb's creations in jewelry.
Diamond, Enamel
Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Twin Snails Enamel Brooch with Sapphires & Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
These stylistically distinctive works of art, have been crafted by Masriera since 1839 and continue to be made today with the techniques used decades ago: plique-à-jour, basse-taille...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Snail Brooch Black Enamel Diamond Gold
By David Webb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
David Webb diamond and enamel 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snail Enamel, Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This very unique Enamel Snail has been handcrafted with love, care and passion.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Brown Enamel Snail Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Brown Enamel Snail Brooch. This brooch is in very good vintage condition with rhinestones.
Sold
W 0.71 in D 0.67 in L 1.46 in
Mid-Century Diamond Blue Enamel Snail Brooch Yellow White Gold Portuguese 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century diamond and turquoise-blue enamel snail brooch in 19.2kt yellow and white gold, Portugal, circa 1960.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond White Enamel Snail Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Iconic designer David Webb 18K yellow gold enamel snail fur clip brooch, designed in the whimsical form of a snail.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Snail Brooch
By Irlan
Located in New York, NY
Known as a symbol of patience, this magnificent snail brooch has been crafted by Irlan of Turkey.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
David Webb Snail Brooch Green Enamel Diamond Gold
By David Webb
Located in South Pasadena, CA
David Webb diamond and enamel 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate Enamel Diamond Gold Snail Brooch
Located in Napoli, NA
Unusual Snail shaped brooch hand made in Italy of 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Guilloche Enamel Diamond Platinum Snail Lapel Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Immaculately handcrafted in a combination of solid platinum with solid 18K yellow clip It is enriched with diamonds, and reddish-brown striped and spotted guilloche enamel, the e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold
David Webb Snail Brooch Green Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold
By David Webb
Located in MIAMI, FL
David Webb enamel and diamond 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian Sterling Silver and Enamel Snail Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Italian sterling silver and enamel snail pin. Beautifully hand enameled, featuring red, yellow and a hint of green enamel on a swirl shell. Measures approx 7/8" high, 1 1/4...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Gold & Black Enamel Snail Figural Brooch With Crystal Pavé By Nolan Miller
By Nolan Miller
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 3" x 1.5" - Gold plated - Black enamel - Clear crystal rhinestones - Ruby red glass cabochon accents - By Nolan Miller (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Est...
Gold Diamond and Enamel Snail Brooch
Located in Lake Forest, IL
A cute 18 karat white gold and enamel snail brooch. Set with diamonds in the body and an enamel shell.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb Enamel Diamond Gold Snail Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. yellow gold detailed snail brooch with a double clip back. The body of the snail is black enamel and the eyes are prong set with round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s David Webb Fantastic Large Enamel Diamond Gold Snail Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent David Webb snail pin if the one you've always dreamed of crawling on your window...or lapel. He has 2 diamond eyes and a black glossy enamel. This snail pin weighs...
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Gold Enamel & Swarovski Crystal Snail Brooch By, Swarovski
By Swarovski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Enamel & Swarovski Crystal Snail Brooch By, Swarovski-Austria.
$4,996
H 1.97 in W 0.39 in L 1.5 in
18kt Gold Art Nouveau Brooch/Pendant Beautiful Old Mine Diamond & Natural Pearl
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Gold Art Nouveau Brooch / Pendant with Beautiful Centre old mine Diamond and pending Natural Pearl Diamond: Old mine cut Diamond Pearl: Natural Pearl Material: 18 kt. yello...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
$21,500 / set
H 1.25 in W 1.6 in
Jean Vitau 3 Brooch Pins Flower Humingbird Bird Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
This is a trio of three signed Jean Vitau Brooch Pins with a Flower and two Birds, Hummingbird, set with Sapphires, Diamonds, Tsavorite Green Garnets, Yellow Sapphires, Rubies, and P...
Diamond, Sapphire, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Brooch Vienna, made c. 1900 14 Carat Gold / 585 (checked) Yellow Gold, covered with enamel as well as with many small diamonds (vintage cuts / circa 0.40 carat i...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Steven Battelle 20.7 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 15 x 20 mm Brazilian green tourmaline cabochon is set in a signature Steven Battelle "4 point with bun and jawan" high karat gold setting with two 1.7 mm VS1 diamonds fl...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 60.0 Carats Blue-Green Indicolite Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fabulous 18 x 25 mm pear shaped cabochon Brazilian indicolite tourmaline is set within a one of kind Steven Battelle design. Indicolite blue tourmaline is the rarest and most soug...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Spray Diamond Platinum Necklace and Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set by Tiffany & Co. Part of TIffany & Co's Spray Collection. With 1Necklace: 299 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VVS clarity, G color total weight...
Diamond, Platinum
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
$105,187Sale Price|25% Off
David Webb Platinum Diamond Earrings with Hanging Dangling Coral
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Each suspending a smooth coral drop, from a platinum cap, accented by baguette-cut diamonds these gorgeous David Webb earrings are absolutely stunning. Earrings are 3.4 inches long, ...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Cartier 18K Turquoise, Emerald, and Diamond Owl Brooch #17761
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Cartier 18K Turquoise, Emerald and Diamond Owl Brooch This exquisite brooch by Cartier features a cabochon turquoise body, cabochon emerald eyes and 6 round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston 12.00 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A classic Harry Winston diamond engagement ring, showcasing a 12.00 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and VVS2 clarity, set on a five prong setting. Flanked by ta...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,750
W 1.14 in D 0.32 in L 1.14 in
Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled flower convertible brooch. An extremely beautiful piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900-1910. This outstand...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Black Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver on Gold Brooch, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This fabulous antique brooch, masterfully designed with elegant Art Nouveau accents, features a wonderful black opal cabouchon measuring 20 x 17mm, rub-over set in the centre in an 1...
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
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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