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
$950
H 62 in W 18 in L 62 in
Moroccan Vintage Caftan Gown in Gold Brocade Maxi Dress Kaftan Size L to XL
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage exotic metallic gold brocade caftan gown, circa 1970s. The luxurious Moorish kaftan is designed with brilliant gold metallic brocade. The front of the elegant caftan...
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
$6,850
H 1.14 in W 0.75 in
Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch in its Tiffany & Co. fitted box. The magnificent fully three dimensional flower represents possibly a Call...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
1960s Vintage Moroccan Velvet Caftan Emerald Green and Gold Thread
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Vintage Moroccan Velvet Caftan Emerald Green and Gold Thread. Size XXL. This long maxi dress velvet caftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand, satin lined. One of ...
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
Diamond and Ruby 18KT Gold Bracelet
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This 18 karat yellow gold link bracelet features an articulated design set with round brilliant cut diamonds and cabochon rubies. The geometric links alternate between open gold loop...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Greek Made Yellow Gold Ram's Head Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold bangle, featuring two ram's heads. Greek made most likely by Zolotas or Ilias Lalaounis, however it is only marked 750 N27 on the inside. Bracelet will fit a large s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Moroccan Velvet Kaftan Embroidered Vintage Bohemian Caftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage Moroccan royal caftan velvet embroidered with gold metallic threads loop buttons, open all the way, could be worn open or closed, circa 1960s. This long maxi dress ve...
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian platinum diamond set tiara. This diamond tiara is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of openwork foliate garland design sections graduating down...
Diamond, Platinum, Steel
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
Unavailable|$8,600
French Antique 18K Pearl Button Cuff Bangle Bracelet - Auguste Lahaye
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A fanciful lace and natural pearl button cuff bangle by Auguste Lahaye (workshop later purchased by the esteemed French jeweler Rene Boivin). Masterfully hand fabricated in contrasti...
Pearl, 18k Gold
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
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the timeless elegance of this Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold leaf brooch. Expertly crafted, this exquisite piece features a delicate bunch of leaves design, the br...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Vintage Large Diamond Sea Urchin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Here is a very hard-to-find piece of Tiffany & Company jewelry. This large size sea urchin brooch is circa 1960’s and from their very well known collection. The rarity in this one is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Coral Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Collar Choker
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Antique hand crafted Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Collar decorated with natural raw turquoise, natural coral beads and lapis lazuli. About 156 grams, 16" long 2" wide.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver
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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