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Frog Brooch Pendant

Late Victorian Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Frog Brooch/Pendant Ca.1890
Located in London, GB
A wonderful late Victorian demantoid and diamond frog brooch/ pendant, circa 1890, the frog formed
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Antique Late 19th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

David Webb Green Enamel and Gold Frog Pin Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold "Lucky Frog" Ruby & Green Enamel Pin Brooch by David Webb. With 2 cabochon ruby
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Diamond Tsavorite and Ruby Multi-coloured Back Frog Pendant and Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Diamond Tsavorite and Ruby Multi-coloured Back Frog Pendant and Brooch is a whimsical and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Estate Vintage 18k Green Enamel Coral Ruby Diamond Frog Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A whimsical designer inspired pendant converted from what was once a brooch. It has been crafted in
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Blue-Green Opal & Diamond Frog in 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This is not a brooch you see every day. A frog pendant represents exceptional craftsmanship
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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14k Rose Gold Reproduction of Pre-Columbian Frog Brooch-Pendant
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
This 14k rose gold brooch-pendant, is a cast reproduction of a pre-Columbian Panamanian frog and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Frog Pendant
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 1970's 18k Yellow Gold Frog Pendant with Green Enamel and Ruby Eyes. Circa 1970's. 42mm Diameter.
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Contemporary 18 Karat Rose Gold, Pearl, Real Orchid and Diamond Brooch Pendant
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Part jewel, part objet d'art, this combination frog brooch and pendant was inspired by and made
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, D...

Sterling Artist Signed Large Frog Brooch & Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A very large artist made sterling silver frog brooch and pendant from the 1980s. It measures 3.25
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Emerald Frog Brooch or Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Emerald Frog Brooch / Pendant This spectacular frog brooch
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Sterling Artist Signed Large Frog Brooch or Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A very large artist made sterling silver frog brooch and pendant from the 1980s. It measures 3.25
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

DAVID WEBB Platinum, 18k, Rock Crystal, Emerald & Diamond Frog Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
frog brooch pin / pendant. The pin weighs approximately 1.6 oz or approx. 47 grams, is approx. 2” long
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Frog Pendant Brooch Vintage 18 Karat Gold Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
Charming gemstone set frog pendant (or brooch), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Tsavorite green
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby

Waltham Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Frog on Lily Pad Pendant Brooch
By Waltham
Located in Southampton, PA
lily pad, the adorable shape of a frog produces a slightly offbeat allure in this gorgeous 18K yellow
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Diamond Carved Coral 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Frog Vintage Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered frog carved of coral sitting atop a lily pad. Coral is opaque
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Italian Gold Enamel Frog Pin or Pendant
Located in Troy, MI
A lovely enameled frog pin, made in Italy and crafted in 18k yellow gold. This piece features rich
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ruby French Frog Pendant
Located in Cape May, NJ
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ruby & Emerald French Frog Pendant / Brooch. The piece is in excellent
Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

1960s 18 Karat 2 Carat Diamond "Frog" Pin-Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brooch Metal: 18k white gold Type: Brooch BuyWeight: 11.49 grams Size: 1 1/2 x 1
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Frog Pendant Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond ruby sapphire and gold frog pendant brooch circa 1980. The frog-shaped design has ruby-set
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Enamel and Diamond Frog Pendant / Brooch, 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Napoli, NA
An iconic Tiffany & Co. Enamel and Diamond Frog Pendant/Brooch, made in Italy circa 1970' Hallmarks
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Frog Pendant Brooch Vintage Diamond Emerald Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed frog pendant (or brooch), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Emeralds total an
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Green Tsavorite Embellished Frog Brooch / Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This frog brooch, set in radiant 14 karat yellow gold, is a whimsical and charming piece of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Frog Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish brooch that can also be worn as a pendant! This lovely piece is made in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Diamond Pave and Emerald Frog Pendant or Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
An adorable motif presented in a glamorously luxurious setting, the marvelous shape of a frog is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suarti Bali Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Plated Frog Pin/Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Suarti sterling silver and 18K YG plated accent frog pin/pendant. Large sterling silver frog
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond Pavé Sapphire Frog Gold Pin Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
3-D Frog pin pendant in 18k white gold Pavé set with full cut Diamonds very close together
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Frog Pendant Brooch Vintage Pave Diamond Emerald Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed frog pendant (or brooch), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Emeralds total an
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Curly the Frog" Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Ruby Eyes and Moonstone Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
brooch, converted to a pendant, with a strand of peach moonstone beads and "petal" hardware. All metal
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Victorian Diamond-Set Frog
Located in London, GB
with 9ct gold back, with 14ct gold pin. A marvellous diamond-set frog pendant and brooch. During the
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver

Friedrich Black Opal Diamond Gold Frog Brooch/Pendant
By Friedrich Boutique
Located in Frankfurt, DE
triplettes. Handcrafted in 750/- White Gold as brooch/pendant.
Category

Early 2000s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Friedrich Black Opal Diamond Gold Frog Brooch/Pendant
Friedrich Black Opal Diamond Gold Frog Brooch/Pendant
H 1.3 in W 1.86 in D 0.56 in L 1.3 in
Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Frog Pendant Brooch
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Adorable lady frog pendant/brooch!  Our little frog is set with pink sapphires, diamond,  big red
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

TIFFANY Diamond Frog Pin/Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small platinum and gold TIFFANY & CO frog pin, that has a hidden flip up bale for a chain. It has
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Carat White Gold Diamond 1 Carat Yellow Sapphire Frog Pendant Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning 18ct White Gold, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and Garnet pendant or brooch modelled in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

1880 Antique Symbol Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies Frog Necklace Enhancer Brooch
Located in Roma, IT
of the amphibian. The brooch can be easily attached to a chain and form a necklace centre or pendant
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Antique 1880s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Green Emerald Eyes 18k Yellow Gold FROG Brooch or Pendant by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
so that you may wear your brooch as a pendant. This piece was made in Manhattan entirely by hand, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Ruby, Diamond Adorned Frog 18 Carat White Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
perfect gift for any animal lover. This piece can be worn as both a pendant with a chain, or a brooch
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire, Champagne Diamond Frog Pendant 18 Carat Brooch on 9 Carat Gold Chain
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such an adorable piece of jewellery, can be worn as a pendant on a chain or brooch. This gorgeous
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Late 20th Century British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
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Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870
By Eugene Fontenay
Located in New York, NY
Large, stunning granulated antique French Etruscan Revival locket with the original, equally spectacular large chain. The oval locket exquisitely decorated with a technique known as...
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Antique 19th Century French Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dolce & Gabbana Swarovski Crystal Mesh Fringed Lace-Up Evening Dress, FW 2003
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M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Ostertag
Located in Riverdale, NY
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Frog Brooch Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact frog brooch pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 25 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a frog brooch pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing frog brooch pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Tiffany & Co. and Friedrich Boutique each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A frog brooch pendant can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 20, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a frog brooch pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Frog Brooch Pendant?

Prices for a frog brooch pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $18,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,630.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.