Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch from the turn of the 20th Century.
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.
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.
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Antique Enamel Violet Pendant Brooch of 14k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Delicate and symbolic, this antique brooch (circa 1900) takes the form of a violet, a flower long associated with faithfulness, modesty, and devotion.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel Violet Pendant Brooch of 14k Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This exquisite dual-purpose, Victorian era jewel (circa 1910-1920), designed as both brooch and pendant, features a richly enameled violet in deep purple tones, crafted in 14k yellow...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Violet Old European Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 1.00 inches Width: 0.75 inches Weight: 5.88 grams One lady's handmade 18K yellow gold flower diamond antique brooch. The meta...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel Violet Stickpin of 14k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A delicate antique stickpin dating to 1890–1900, designed as a finely detailed violet crafted in 14 karat gold, adorned with soft pale pink and purple enamel and centered with a lumi...
Pearl, 14k 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 loosely wrapped "twine" holding the blooms together. Attributed to Paulding Farnha...
18k Gold
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
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.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 gold hardware and highlighted with multi-colors of faux diamonds, and measures 2 i...
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, by Portuguese crown jeweler Leitão & Irmão, 1940s, accompanied by the maker’s case.
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 jewelery.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
H.G.Hedges Art Nouveau Natural Seed Pearl, Enamel and Gold Violets Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Nouveau 14 karat gold brooch with seed pearls by H.G.Hedges. The brooch has 3 natural seed pearls centered on three enameled violet blooms.
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
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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
This gorgeous pin pendant is an Art Nouveau style piece that dates back to 1900. It is shaped like a violet and the hand-painted enamel makes the petals look incredibly realistic! Th...
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.
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 wild violet flower realistically colored and set at center with a circular-cut diamond...
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 realistically colored and set at center with a circular-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.15...
White Diamond, 14k Gold
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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 a small rhinestone and green leaves.
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vivienne Westwood green harris-tweed 'Time Machine' skirt, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Presenting the Vivienne Westwood green Harris tweed 'Time Machine' mini skirt, a remarkable creation from the Autumn-Winter 1988 collection that exemplifies the designer's daring and...
Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch OMC Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rare early Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in the form of a Butterfly. The magnificent Butterfly is 14 Karat Gold. It is set with a central gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Victorian Peridot Seed Pearl Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Victorian peridot and seed pearl necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. This pretty necklace is designed as a series of flowers and scrolled motifs set with seed pearls and illusion s...
Peridot, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2005 Versace by Donatella Rhinestone Medusa Backless Lavender Chiffon Gown IT42
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This new-with-tags lavender gown from Versace’s 2005 collection features a structured sheer bodice adorned with tonal piping and allover rhinestone embellishments. The contoured pane...
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
Rhodium
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
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...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Pagoda Jacket YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exquisite YSL Riv...
Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare iconic Thierry Mugler Jacket from his legendary Fall/Winter 1995 Collection. The sculptural showstopper piece exudes theatrical grandeur and sculptural artistry. Seen...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1993 Dramatic Runway Jacket Black Gold Metal Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler jacket, featured on the 1993 Runway show. Documented archival Collectors piece. This jacket is drama & elegance! Timeless elegance and avant-garde sophist...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold Victorian gypsy ring, a true embodiment of timeless eleg...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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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