Belperron Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Fibula Brooch
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an ancient motif, this "fibula" brooch is a rare example of an Art Deco jewel by Suzanne Belperron.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Composed of 18K gold, this antique archaeological revival brooch in the form of a fibula dates from circa 1870.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$680Sale Price|20% Off
W 4 in D 1.25 in L 19 in
Vintage Moroccan Ethnic Berber Fibula Brooch with Coins
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
About Fibulas: Moroccan fibulae, also known as Moroccan brooches or fibules, are traditional jewelry pieces that have been used in Morocco for centuries.
Mixed Metal
18kt gold Carnelian Cameo Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This Exquisite and Rare Collectible Antique Victorian/Etruscan Revival 18kt Gold Carved Carnelian Cameo Fibula Pin/Brooch is a testament to refined elegance.
Carnelian, Gold
Unavailable
24 Karat Gold Handcrafted Fibula Brooch
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
Etruscan Revival style 24 gold Handcrafted fibula brooch.
24k Gold
Ancient Greek Gold Dress Fastener Fibula Brooch - 550 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Greek solid gold dress fastener, dating to the 6th Century BC. A most unusual brooch-like fastener, which likely functioned as a button in antiquity, drawing together t...
Gold
Unavailable
H 0.52 in W 2.17 in
Etruscan Revival Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pearl Fibula Bar Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasures A passion for ancient history fueled by archaeological discoveries of ancient civilizations spread all over Europe till the beginning of last century This very charmi...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rare 22 karat Gold North African Fibula
Located in Jerusalem, IL
A rare item and original 21 karat Gold Fibula From North Africa, (Morocco, Algeria). The Fibula is basically a button or a safety pin holding two pieces of clothing together . In No...
Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Ram Fibula Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Etruscan Revival fibula brooch in 15 carat gold with beautiful wirework and granulations, on each end of the lock are two detailed chiseled ram heads clasping the pin, most likely...
18k Gold
Sold
W 1.65 in D 1.08 in L 2.63 in
French 1850 Etruscan Revival Enamel Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
It is constructed simulating an ancient fibula brooch and is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar with a safety hook.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Fancy Pearls Trio Fibula Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior pin or fibula style brooch with the motif of a trio of fancy pearls in 3 colors "black", gray and cream on a long pin with its clasp.
Antique Diamond and Black Enamel Fibula Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fibula brooch, featuring old mine-cut diamonds highlighted by black enamel, set in platinum. 70 diamonds weighing ~3.27 total carats Gold pin stem 3.05" long and 1.55" wide at wides...
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, on par with the finest Castellani pieces, antique Etruscan Revival large 14K yellow gold locket pendant/brooch 19th Century Featuring superb granulation and wire...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18k Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1790s
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$106,244
H 0.28 in Dm 0.61 in
Vintage Platinum Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Diamond Tennis Bracelet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
StunningHigh Yewellery Platinum Tennis bracelet / watch Audemars Piguet. Calibre: 2426 Diamonds: The bracelet has together 16,2 carat diamonds. D color Internally Flawless Materi...
Diamond, Platinum
Greek Etruscan Beading Gold Cherub Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Greek made Etruscan style earrings, in 18k yellow gold, the earrings feature Cherubs and drop columns. Earrings measure 2.5" x 1 1/8" in diameter of the top circle. Tested 1...
Gold
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels French Flower Diamond Petal Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels French Flower Diamond Petal Earrings. Signed and numbered M39112. Diamond weight appx. 10.50 cts. 1.25 inches. Total Weight: 32.80 grams. SERVICE PAPER FRO...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.2 in L 6.78 in
16.97 Carat Octagon Brazilian Emerald Tennis Line Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The 14 karat gold 16.97 carat octagon Brazilian emerald tennis line bracelet is a masterpiece of fine jewelry that exudes luxury and elegance. This bracelet showcases a stunning coll...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
$5,404
H 1.75 in W 1.3 in
Antique 14ct Gold, Early Victorian Enamel, Pearl, Diamond Venus & Cupid Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Venus & Cupid Brooch 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1860s Introducing an exquisite early Victorian 14ct gold stamped cherub portrait brooch, featuring a beautifully hand-painted...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Castellani Archaeological Revival brooch, c.1870s
Located in London, GB
This Castellani Archaeological Revival brooch dates back to the 1870s. The circular disk is styled as a flower head with a garnet in the centre, surrounded with white enamel beads an...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco bracelet designed by Cartier Paris. This is an absolutely fabulous bracelet, created in Paris France during the high art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, bac...
Diamond, White 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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