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
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
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Moroccan Ethnic Berber Fibula Brooch with Coins
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful vintage Moroccan ethnic fibula. A fibula was used to close a woman's veil in the Middle
Mixed Metal
18kt gold Carnelian Cameo Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Cameo Fibula Pin/Brooch is a testament to refined elegance. Drawing inspiration from ancient fibulae
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
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
civilizations spread all over Europe till the beginning of last century This very charming example of bar Brooch
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
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
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
applications of green enamel and white cloisonne enamel. It is constructed simulating an ancient fibula brooch
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
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
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
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
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
Lalaounis 22k Gold Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis 22k Gold Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Earrings Pair of iconic 22k yellow gold earrings by Ilias Lalaounis of Greece, depicting acorn and bull. The earrings are 1 5/...
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
David Webb 50 Carats Spectacular Statement Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
For your best jewelry moment! These are celebrity and red carpet Day & Night diamond earrings by David Webb! Crafted in Platinum and white gold these are truly a superb work of art. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
19th Century Carlo Guiliano Enamel Butterfly
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare 19th Century Carlo Guiliano Enamel Butterfly mounted later in the 19th Century as a hat pin. These butterfly brooches display the fine craftsmanship that Giuliano is so famous ...
18k Gold, Enamel, 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
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
Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 18K Gold 12mm Wide, 1.54ct Diamond Ring Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This Galaxy Diamond Cigar Band is Breathtaking! The 77 diamonds represent the stars in the sky and are scattered all over the ring. The diamonds are heavily patterned on the edges of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1950s Diamond Platinum Brooch 14 Carat
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels diamond brooch c.1950. The central cluster of seven round brilliant cut diamonds are encircled by a half outer curve of marquise diamonds. The centr...
Diamond, Platinum
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
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
An Important Gold And Sapphire Cross By Robert Phillips
By Robert Phillips
Located in London, GB
An Important gold and sapphire cross by Robert Phillips, the ornate gold cross set with a cabochon-cut sapphire and four pearls to the centre with further cabochon sapphires to the e...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Turquoise Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed with the date 1838, this antique serpent bangle bracelet is composed of turquoise and rubies, set in 18K gold. It is designed as a turquoise cabochon snake with diamond-sha...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Patinated 14K Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely detailed antique Etruscan Revival patinated 14K yellow gold pendant / brooch 19th Century Featuring superb granulation and twisted wire work with the central decorative e...
14k Gold, Yellow 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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