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, Circa 1900
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, Circa 1910
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
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell to create a light, open fretwork ...
Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, 18K White Gold Art Deco Style
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Art Deco-Style Sapphire & Diamond Bar Brooch — 18K White Gold A sleek and highly elegant bar brooch inspired by the sharp geometry and refined glamour of the Art Deco period. The el...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
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
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
$59,770
W 2.37 in D 0.4 in L 3.35 in
Fabergé Antique Bi-Color Gold Cigarette Case, Circa 1896-1908, Russia
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.
1950s Creme And Black Silk Lace cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Creme Silk Dress with black lace cocktail dress with fitted waist and large lapel. Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Length: 43 inches
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...
$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
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...
1920s Yellow and Brown Floral Print Silk Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Yellow and brown floral print silk day dress. Size: 6-8 dress comes with silk belt As is! Fragile
White backless evening dress with braid belt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White backless evening dress with braid belt . No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Belt lenght = 3m SIZE 36/38 (Fr) 6/8 (US)
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
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,...
Issey Miyake black nylon oversized parachute coat, fw 1987
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Issey Miyake; Black nylon oversized parachute coat with batwing sleeves and two front pockets Fall-Winter 1987
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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