Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch from the turn of the 20th Century. Lovely, realistically rendered
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch from the turn of the 20th Century. Lovely, realistically rendered
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mazer Large Pearlescent Enamel Violet Bouquet Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Large and wonderful Mazer violet bouquet brooch of pearlescent cold enamel. The finely detailed
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Antique Enamel Violet Pendant Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Delicate and symbolic, this antique brooch (circa 1900) takes the form of a violet, a flower long
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel Violet Pendant Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
pendant, features a richly enameled violet in deep purple tones, crafted in 14k yellow gold. At its center
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Violet Old European Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
grams One lady's handmade 18K yellow gold flower diamond antique brooch. The metal was tested and
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Violet Flower Enamel Ruby Sapphires Diamond Brooch 1950 ca
Located in Milano, IT
Amazing polychrome enamel violet floral bouquet brooch made in 18 karat yellow gold. This brooch is
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany Enamel Violets, Late 19th Century
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Realistic spray of violets in enamel and gold from the late 19th Century. Fine gold wirework form a
18k Gold
$1,295 / set
W 0.75 in L 7.5 in
Art Deco Enamel Pansy Violet Flower Bracelet and Brooch Sterling Silver, 1920
Located in New York, NY
brooch with exquisite flowers decorated with varied hues of purple enamel, with green leaves and
Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Whimsical Bold Red Enamel with Violet Bow Hat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully whimsical bold red enamel with violet bow hat Brooch is set in polished gilded
Leitão & Irmão Retro 1940s Diamond Enamel Violet Floral Bouquet Brooch Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Retro diamond and polychrome enamel violet floral bouquet brooch in 19.2kt yellow gold and platinum
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamonds Amethyst Violet Plique-a-jour Enamel Flower Brooch 18K Gold, 1950
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamonds Amethyst Violet Plique-a-jour enamel flower brooch. A true masterpiece of European
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
H.G.Hedges Art Nouveau Natural Seed Pearl, Enamel and Gold Violets Brooch
Located in New York, NY
natural seed pearls centered on three enameled violet blooms. (MG Inventory # BO14956) Signed, makers
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Sold
W 0.88 in D 0.38 in L 1.13 in
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Platinum Enamel Diamond Seed Pearl Violet Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
a violet and the hand-painted enamel makes the petals look incredibly realistic! The delicate violet
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platin...
Plique-à-Jour Enamel 18 Karat Brooch, Austria, circa 1950
Located in Toronto, ON
Plique-a-Jour Enamel Amethyst Diamond 18K Gold Violet Brooch, Austria C.1950. The brooch with four
Art Nouveau Wild Violet Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Nouveau Wild Violet Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant A single 14 karat gold and enamel
Diamond, 14k Gold
Lovely Art Nouveau Enamel Violet
By Cressarrow
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Nouveau Enamel Violet brooch in 14K gold by Cressarrow, N.J. from the late 19th Century
14k Gold
Art Nouveau Wild Violet Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Nouveau Wild Violet Brooch A single 14 karat gold and enamel wild violet flower
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold
H 2.56 in W 1.97 in
Brooch in the shape of a bouquet of violets, signed Sandor, gold pated 1940 USA
By Sandor
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A lovely little brooch in the shape of a bunch of violets, with 6 light blue violets, in the center
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Faberge Bi-Color Ribbed Gold Cigarette Case
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
$2,567Sale Price|20% Off
SS 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Velvet Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Spring Summer 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Dramatic Black Velvet Details. Body-sculpturing design with wide shoulders, slim waist and voluminous hips. Three black ...
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Standing Collar Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress Size: IT 44, can fit from approximately IT 40 to IT 46 due to the high stretch material...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Cluster Brooch
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Chanel Maison Gripoix multi flower, multi layered brooch. Of jewel tone hand poured glass enamel set in gold plated bronze metal with crystal rhinestone accents. Excellent Con...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Black Runway Lightning Bold Suit Jacket Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. In Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection. 1992 presentation, the famous all-black wool skirt suit with lightning bold details th...
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Jacket Dramatic Collar
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler SS 1997 black wool jacket with super dramatic beautiful silk collar. With a silhouette sculpted to perfection and a collar that defies gravity and convention, this pie...
Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Cannetille Brooch, Circa 1870
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A delicate antique Dutch brooch crafted in 14 karat gold and set with a cluster of natural seed pearls. This finely detailed jewel dates to the 19th century and reflects the refined ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
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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