Micro Mosaic Brooch
$3,500
Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Micro Mosaic Brooch A circular micro mosaic brooch depicting a figure standing with a flute
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
14k Gold
$3,500
Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Micro Mosaic Brooch A circular micro mosaic brooch depicting a figure standing with a flute
14k Gold
$775 / set
Trifari Figural Bugs on Leaf Suite
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Figural Bugs on Leaf Suite from the 1960's. Brushed gilt Florentine finish with applied
Gilt Metal
$1,950 / set
French Art Deco Figural Hat Pins
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Unusual French Art Deco Figural Hat Pins from the 1920's. One depicts a young girl, the
Silver Plate
Art Deco Grecian Revival Figural Clip, Authentic Arts
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Grecian Revival Figural Clip by Authentic Arts from the 1930's. Gilt metal classical
Gilt Metal
Vintage 14K Gold & Ruby Figural Sand Piper Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold with ruby eyes. In the form of an sand piper. Marked to the reverse of the owl. Simply a wonderful stickpin! Date: 20th Ce...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual figural sterling brooch from 19th Century France. Extraordinary lifelike detailing in 3
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Carved Hand Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, figural Bakelite brooches like this one were popular in the 1930s and 1940s, reflecting the era’s love for
Antique Edwardian Figural Platinum & 14k Gold Wishbones Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
towards connectedness, good fortune, and future prosperity. Simply a wonderful antique figural stickpin
14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 10K Gold & Pearl Figural Crab Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural stick pin. In 10 karat yellow gold. In the form of a red crab holding a
Pearl, 10k Gold
Jadeite, Enamel and Diamond Figural Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie motif, the top finial with a carved jadeite plaque depicting Confucius and the lower decorated with a leaf and fruit motif, accented by black enamel and tiny rose-cut dia...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Antique 18K Gold Figural Hound Dog Head Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold stickpin. In 18 karat yellow gold (with a 10k pin stem). In the form of a scent hound dog (possibly a beagle, coonhound, or foxhound) in profile. Simply a wond...
18k Gold
Vintage Modernist 14k White Gold Multigemstone Bird Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brooch has strong visual impact. This kind of figural, gemstone-set brooch was popular in the 1940s–1950s
14k Gold
Carved Serpentine Figure Pin with Diamond Accents in 14K Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This unique mid-century pin features a finely carved figure in rich green serpentine, set in 14K
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage DeRosa Sterling Cuckoo Clock Brooch 1940s
By Ralph De Rosa
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage DeRosa Cuckoo Clock Brooch. A fabulous figural, artfully designed and crafted in solid
Antique 9K Gold & Diamond Figural Gold Panning Miner Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold and diamond stickpin. In 9 karat yellow gold. In the form of a miner panning for gold. Within the pan is a bezel-set round cut diamond. The pin stem twisted f...
Diamond, 9k Gold
Signed Edwardian 14K Gold & Blister Pearl Figural Flower Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Edwardian gold stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a stylized flower with a blister pearl as the pistil. The flower encircled by a vine with a blister p...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Amethyst Citrine Turquoise Cat Brooches 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A delightful and sculptural pair of mid-century figural cat brooches crafted in 18 karat yellow
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold-Tone Couture Figural Pin, 1950s–60s
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 5 Carat Diamond Samurai 18k Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage lare unuswal 18k gold brooch in samurai figure with estimate brilliant cut diamonds weight
Vintage 10K Gold, Sterling Silver, & Diamond Figural Small Sword Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural stickpin. In the form of a small sword (épée de cour), the French thrusting
Diamond, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, and Diamond Figural Elephant Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold figural elephant stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of an
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
$11,272Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Tampa, FL
American motif brooch, vintage Cartier figural jewel
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Harp Limited Edition Novelty Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Harp Limited Edition Novelty Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.40 inches (11.2
Whimsical Jeweled Gilt Metal Monkey Brooch c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical jeweled gilt metal monkey brooch c 1960 The endearing monkey figure is embellished
Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Art Deco Jeweled sterling figural peacock brooch c 1940s The stylized bird brooch is embellished
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian 14k Gold Figural Rope Twist Double Love Knot Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique, figural Edwardian stickpin. In 14k yellow gold. With 2 interlocked or entwined
14k Gold
Diamonds Rubies Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
of life and animation to the scarab's figure. The structure of the brooch, with its thin
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18k Gold, Opal, Pearl & Diamond Figural Dragonfly / Butterfly Lapel Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine butterfly pin. In 18 karat yellow gold with a 14k pin stem. In the form of a dragonfly with a pearl head, oval opal cabochon body, and brushed gold wings. The tip of the a...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold, Pearl, & Enamel Figural Rapier or Dueling Sword Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a rapier (espada ropera), the Spanish thrusting sword. With an enameled white & gold candy-striped handle, pe...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Mid-Century Lucite and Blue Rhinestone Gold-Tone Beetle Brooch, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
This charming mid-century beetle brooch is a playful example of 1950s figural costume jewelry
Crystal
Art Nouveau Figural Enamel, Diamond, & Demantoid Garnet Stick Pin in 14K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
detailing and vibrant enamel work, enhancing its artistic allure. The brooch measures 2.5 inches in length
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Asprey London 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Cocker Spaniel Dog Brooch
By Asprey
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Asprey’s tradition of producing high-quality figural jewelry. The brooch is stamped Asprey, along with 750
Diamond, Sapphire
14K White Gold, Multi-Gemstone, & Diamond Parrot or Macaw Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage white gold and multi-gemstone figural bird brooch. In 14 karat white gold. In the
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Wh...
Antique Riker Bros 14k Gold & Ruby Figural Cockatrice or Dragon & Arrow Stickpin
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural stickpin. In 14k yellow gold. In the form of a dragon with a ruby eye and
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD Ballerina Mesh Jewelled Tutu Whimsical Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD Figural Ballerina Mesh Jewelled Tutu Whimsical Brooch Measurements
Unsigned Green and Teal Rhinestone Insect Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
This charming mid-century insect brooch dazzles with a striking mix of green and teal rhinestones
Vintage VERO Gold-Tone Layered Daisy Flower Brooch, Mid-Century Costume Jewelry
Located in Milford, DE
vibrant, metal bright Type: Figural costume brooch, collectible jewelry
Mid-Century Italian 18K Gold Coral and Carved Jade Berry Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
A charming example of mid-century Italian goldsmithing, this figural berry brooch is beautifully
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Stickpin of Figural Face in the Motif of the Grotesque
Located in Baltimore, MD
distorted representations, usually of the human face or figure. (The word "grotesque" originates from the
Coral, 15k Gold
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Baumann Massa suitcase lady under palmtree brooch, vintage 1930 USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
original to the brooch. Her jacket is set with tiny sparkling rhinestones, Fantastic and rare figural 1930s
Crystal, Base Metal
Contemporary 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Ruby Donkey Brooch, USA 2010
Located in New York, NY
Figural Donkey Brooch in his likeness, made in the Contemporary era, 2010, as if to say, “Hey, look how
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Amy Kahn Russel Sterling Silver, Mother-of-Pearl, and Prasiolite Flower Brooch
By Amy Kahn Russell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver, prasiolite, and mother of pearl convertible figural floral brooch or pendant
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century 12K Gold-Filled Brooch with Natural Baltic Amber Pear Figural Pin
Located in Milford, DE
“12K GF”, this collectible figural brooch is both elegant and rare — a true statement piece for amber
Amber, Gold-filled
Antique Signed Sloan & Co 14K Gold Figural Bulldog Hat Pin with Ruby Eyes
By Sloan & Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 14k gold & ruby hatpin. By Sloan & Co. With a figural bulldog top set tiny ruby
Ruby, 14k Gold
Figural Art Deco Style 14k Gold & Diamond Encrusted Baby Bird or Chick Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco style gold, diamond, and ruby stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a baby bird (possibly a chick or a duck) with beak open and wings outstretched. Pro...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Bold Pair of Large Fringe Tassel Mane Male & Female Lion Brooches c 1970
Located in University City, MO
offered as a pair of large scale figural feline brooches Does not come with a chain The lion faces
Italian 18K Gold Bee Brooch with Baroque Pearl, Diamonds (0.28 Ct) and Ruby Eyes
Located in Miami, FL
A delightful Italian figural bee brooch, exquisitely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and brought to
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ludwig Muller La Commedia dell'arte Brooch 18k Gold Pearl Diamond Ruby Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
This entertaining brooch is a figural piece representing a character of the early theater troupe La
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Chanel Figural Coco Chanel Brooch in Gold-Tone Metal, Paris, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptionally rare and evocative vintage Chanel figural brooch, depicting a stylized female
Gold Plate
Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Yellow Gold This outstanding vintage piece can be worn as
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TRIFARI crown signed gold tone dog figural pin brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
Judith Leiber Massive Figural Gilt Metal Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber Massive figural gilt metal pendant - brooch necklace c 1970s The Asian theme pendant
Gilt Metal
Indigenous Sheyka Sterling Silver and Inlaid Figural Rabbit Brooch or Pendant
By Native American Art
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Zuni Indigenous American sterling silver and inlaid gemstone figural rabbit brooch or pendant
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century 12K Gold-Filled Brooch with Natural Baltic Amber Pear Figural Pin
Located in Milford, DE
A luminous mid-century Aurora Borealis crystal flower brooch, designed with a sculptural cluster of
Crystal, Gold-filled
Vintage Weiss Rhinestone and Pearl Tassel Necklace
Located in Kailua Kona, HI
in 1942. Weiss excelled in floral and figural brooches and earrings. Only in business for 29 years
Pearl, Gold-filled
Pearl Tassel Earrings
Located in Kailua Kona, HI
company in 1942. Weiss excelled in floral and figural brooches and earrings. Only in business for 29 years
Moonstone, Pearl, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Base Metal
Vintage Weiss Rhinestone Chrysocolla Necklace
Located in Kailua Kona, HI
, who founded his own costume jewelry company in 1942. Weiss excelled in floral and figural brooches and
Chrysocolla, Sterling 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.