Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Fairy Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a fairy with a highly rendered female form With spread wings shining with iridescent enamel - ombrè green, blue, and purple No loss - excellent for age Set w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Plisson & Hartz Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Gold Brooch 'The Bond of Love'
Located in London, GB
'The Bond of Love' The workmanship of this Twin Fairy brooch is of the highest quality in the manner of Lalique.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Dancing Fairy Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pair
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Van Cleef & Arpels brooches are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature dancing winged fairies holding magic wands tipped by solitaire round diamonds.
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$8,900
Masriera Golden Fairy
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and enamel with Plique-à-Jour and 2 pearls. Signed by Masriera 1 5/8 x 2 3/4 inches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Fairy Lady Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel - Necklace Brooch Sterling Silver (oxidized or black rhodium) and 18K Yellow Gold with brilliant Enamel colors approx size 2.5' inch long (65 mm) fe...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...
Tiffany & Co. England Sterling Silver Tooth Fairy Box #25448
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. England Sterling Silver Tooth Fairy Box- Celebrate a cherished childhood tradition with this Tiffany & Co. tooth fairy box. Beautifully crafted in sterling silver, it ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Brooch Art Glass Signed Gabriel Stalin Fairy Dragonfly Lady
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare satin art glass medallion executed in relief depicts a fairy or a nympf designed as a young woman with dragonfly wings.
Unavailable
W 2.5 in L 3.19 in
Whimsical Diamond and 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Fairy Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magical and whimsical fairy brooch set with almost 5 carats of diamonds in 18 karat white and yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
'Golden Fairy' Collection 18K Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
The Golden Fairy Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of its creators.
Opal, 18k Gold
Ruser Pearl Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Winged Fairy Brooch
By William Ruser
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s 18K yellow Gold Winged fairy Brooch by William Ruser, set with Mississippi fresh water pearls, Rubies, Sapphires and diamonds, this piece is all hand made, very detailed ...
Sapphire, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond
Antique Enamelled Fairies Brooch, 18k Gold Filigree and Diamond, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, French Art Nouveau era enamelled fairy brooch. This is such an unusual piece of antique jewellery, very unique in its design, the centre features an enamelled c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mystery Set Ruby Diamond Gold Fairy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Adorable! Diamond fairy sitting on a invisible set ruby globe. Fairy's face is a single pear shape diamond 0.74 carat G.I.A. certified, H color & IF clarity. The globe has 45 frenc...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 1.63ct Diamond and Sapphire Fairy Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury brooch will instantly capture your imagination. On this piece, a fairy motif at the center of the design is surrounded by a chain of colorful Sapphire flowers with a tota...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.63ct Diamond and Sapphire Fairy Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury brooch will instantly capture your imagination. On this piece, a fairy motif at the center of the design is surrounded by a chain of colorful Sapphire flowers with a tota...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Whiteside & Blank Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fairy Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a winged fairy nymph - her figure is highly rendered in gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Ruby Pearl Plique-a-Jour Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fairy Brooch
By Masriera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
East to West pendant brooch depicts two mirrored fairy figures With highly rendered matte gold bodies and elaborate plique-a-jour enamel wings Glossed with semi-transparent pastel ...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of Fairy Diamond & Gold Brooches
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designed as two winged fairies bearing wands, One fairy has a wand accented by one round diamond, each wing has 5 round diamonds, the face set with a pear-shaped cabochon ruby ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Butterfly Fairy Maiden Brooch Rare Art Nouveau Unger Brothers Sterling Silver
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality Art Nouveau Brooch in Sterling Silver depicting a butterfly fairy maiden woman by Unger Brothers.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Citrine Amethyst Diamond Fairy Nymph Brooch Penda
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
Marsiera delicate 18k gold brooch, can be worn as a slide pendant, depicting a nymph fairy with wings.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Enamel
Art Nouveau Yellow Sapphire Pearl Ruby 14 Karat Gold Fairy Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is ornately rendered as two mirrored womanly figures with whiplashed details surrounded by undulating petals Petals are glossed with pink and purple enamel that exhibits some...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Fairy Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A delicate jewel of the late Victorian era, this antique stick pin (circa 1890–1900) features a finely modeled fairy rendered in solid 14k gold. Ethereal and enchanting, fairies were...
14k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Caresse d'Éole Fairy Clip. Traditional Mystery Set, Rubies
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a Van Cleef & Arpels classic because it uses the House’s unique Mystery Set technique. The Maison patented its Mystery Set in 1933. This masterpiece of fine jewelry can...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Apart from the fairy the entire brooch is enamelled. It features a pin clasp.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Dancing-Fairy Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pendant/Brooch Length: 2.5 inches Chain Length: 24 inches (adjustable) Weight: 18 grams
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Whimsical with Motion Diamond 18 Karat Fairy Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Share some fun with this extraordinary 18K Whimsical Fairy Brooch. The moving wings and spinning flowers create a bit of magic.With the body and flowers pave set with round diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fairy Moon Stone VCA 18K YG Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K yellow gold Fairy Brooch Pin. This VCA, high Polished gold with Genuine cabochon moonstone face, Oval Shape weighing approx. 0.50 carats and holding a magic...
Diamond
Rose Cut Diamond Hardstone Cameo Fairy Brooch French 18 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the most beautiful Antique Hardstone Cameo Brooches we have seen. The extraordinary hand carved image of the woman, possibly a fairy, is framed by a halo of Rose Cut...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Woodland Fairy" Enameled Figural Brooch By Kirks Folly, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 3.25" x 2.6" - Matte gold plate - Enamel detail - Aurora Borealis AB crystal rhinestone accents - Iridescent resin wings - By Kirks Folly (signed on verso) - ...
Enamel
18k Yellow Gold Blue Agate Carved Woman Holding Fairy Cameo Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Embrace elegance and enchantment with this stunning fairy cameo pendant brooch, masterfully carved from blue agate and set in a luxurious 18K yellow gold frame.
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl, Enamel and Sapphire Fairy Motif Pin or Pendant, Signed Masriera
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The back is fitted with a pin, as well as attached hooks, allowing the piece to be worn as a brooch or pendant.
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 2.31 in D 0.46 in Dm 1.78 in
Fairy Nymph pendant brooch, 18k gold, plique-à-jour enamel 0.20 cts. diamonds
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Total weight: 34.16 gr. Pendant / brooch: 26.38 gr. Chain: 7.77 gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Nouveau 1910 Enamel Brooch Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold Fairy Lady Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel - Necklace Brooch Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold with brilliant Enamel colors approx size 2.5' inch long (65 mm) few Diamonds and Blue sapphi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, ...
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Brown Silk Taffeta Collared Pocket Mini Dress 38IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This brown silk taffeta mini dress by Dolce & Gabbana is from the Spring/Summer 1996 collection. Variations of this dress debuted on the runway, modeled by Karen Mulder and Eva H...
$13,095
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Pair of Antique Late 19th Century Pearl and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS From the top of each pearl suspending vertically set from three graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds suspending, appro...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
$83,812
H 10.83 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Alligator Matte Bleu de Malte Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 35 in bleu de malte and matte alligator leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn but has a small scratch on one foot and a small sign on the inside bottom. Co...
S/S 1996 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Copper Lace Leopard Rhinestone Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible leopard print chiffon and copper lace Atelier Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1996 collection, a version of this super...
$10,416
Size: 42 I (Vintage)
DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Munich, DE
"You can not beat Dolce & Gabbana early '90s, especially these [crystal-embellished] looks", said Kim Kardashian when presenting the Kim x Dolce & Gabbana collection for Spring/Summe...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
$19,872
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Emilio Jewelry GRS Certified 7.50 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Ruby
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Clover Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Clover Perlee Bangle Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. This authentic Van Cleef & Arpels bangle bracelet in 18k rose gold features signature diamond clo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,790
W 0.35 in L 16 in
French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Beautiful and very delicate necklace, created in England during the Edwardian belle époque period, back in the 1910. This necklace is made up...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
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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