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Hobe Pave Marcasite and Silver Frog Brooch Pin, 1940s
Hobe Pave Marcasite and Silver Frog Brooch Pin, 1940s

Hobe Pave Marcasite and Silver Frog Brooch Pin, 1940s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Milford, DE

Silver frog brooch with pave marcasite and two brilliant green eyes. A whimsical vintage accessory

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Marcasite

Butler Wilson Frog and Crown Enamel Brooch Pin England
Butler Wilson Frog and Crown Enamel Brooch Pin England

Butler Wilson Frog and Crown Enamel Brooch Pin England

By Butler & Wilson

Located in Montreal, QC

Fabulous Butler Wilson of England Whimsical Pin depicting a sitting Frog holding a faux pearl in

Category

Late 20th Century English Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Enamel and Diamond Frog 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Enamel and Diamond Frog 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin

Enamel and Diamond Frog 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

This stunning Frog brooch pin made in Italy is intricately crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold and

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

1990s Kieselstein-Cord 18 Karat Green Gold Frog Clip Pin Brooch
1990s Kieselstein-Cord 18 Karat Green Gold Frog Clip Pin Brooch

1990s Kieselstein-Cord 18 Karat Green Gold Frog Clip Pin Brooch

By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1

Located in Miami, FL

Barry Kieselstein-Cord 18k Green Gold Frog Clip Pin Brooch This Handsome highly collectable Frog

Category

1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Green Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Frog Lily Pad Brooch Pin
Green Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Frog Lily Pad Brooch Pin

Green Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Frog Lily Pad Brooch Pin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Green enamel frog on lily pad brooch is fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The vintage pin measures

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Ruby Enamel Lucky Frog Yellow Gold Stick Pin Brooch
David Webb Ruby Enamel Lucky Frog Yellow Gold Stick Pin Brooch

David Webb Ruby Enamel Lucky Frog Yellow Gold Stick Pin Brooch

By David Webb

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Ruby & Green Enamel Lucky Frog Stick Pin Brooch by David Webb. With 2 cabochon

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 0.04 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin
18K Yellow Gold 0.04 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin

18K Yellow Gold 0.04 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Leap into a fresh, new style with the whimsy and charm of this delightful Green Enamel Frog Brooch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Signed Cartier Mid-Century 14K Gold Tree Frog Brooch or Pin
Signed Cartier Mid-Century 14K Gold Tree Frog Brooch or Pin

Signed Cartier Mid-Century 14K Gold Tree Frog Brooch or Pin

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Mid-Century tree frog brooch. In 14k gold. With bezel-set faceted red spinel

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold

Cilea Paris Grenouille Frog Pin
Cilea Paris Grenouille Frog Pin

Cilea Paris Grenouille Frog Pin

By Ciléa

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Light and easy to wear, this handmade artisanal brooch/pin was made in Paris by Cilea. The pin is

Category

2010s French Contemporary Brooches

Asch Grossbardt 14K Frog Pin
Asch Grossbardt 14K Frog Pin

Asch Grossbardt 14K Frog Pin

By Asch Grossbardt

Located in Houston, TX

Darling frog pin marked "AG 14K" on the back. This little frog has an onyx body inlaid with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold

1980's Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin
1980's Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin

1980's Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

This High Quality 1980's frog pin is Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, adorned by (58) round cut

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Lounging Frog with Diamond Eyes Brooch Pin Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Lounging Frog with Diamond Eyes Brooch Pin Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Lounging Frog with Diamond Eyes Brooch Pin Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This delightful frog brooch exudes whimsical charm and playful elegance, crafted with meticulous

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pins Estate Fine Jewelry
Beautiful Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pins Estate Fine Jewelry

Beautiful Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pins Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful and Whimsical pair of Frog Brooches; each set with a South Sea Pearl enhanced with

Category

Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Round Cut Diamond Pave Frog Pin
Round Cut Diamond Pave Frog Pin

Round Cut Diamond Pave Frog Pin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Material: 18k White Gold Diamonds Details: Approx. 2.54ctw of round diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Gemstone Details: Round Cut Emerald Stones Measurements: 1.3...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pavé Sapphire Frog Gold Pin Pendant Necklace
Diamond Pavé Sapphire Frog Gold Pin Pendant Necklace

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

Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Pin 18k Gold Frog
Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Pin 18k Gold Frog

Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Pin 18k Gold Frog

By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Angela Cummings frog pin made of 18k gold for Tiffany& Co.
The brooch depicts a figure of a sitting frog

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Forest Green Gem Set Frog Stick Pin
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Forest Green Gem Set Frog Stick Pin

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Forest Green Gem Set Frog Stick Pin

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique, green gem, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising six round cut green paste stones, set

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.12 Carat Green Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Frog Pin
Vintage 1.12 Carat Green Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Frog Pin

Vintage 1.12 Carat Green Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Frog Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a white gold frog set throughout with round cut green diamonds weighing approximately

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Tiffany & Co Enamel Frog Lapel Pin, 14k Yellow Gold, Length 12.9 mm
Tiffany & Co Enamel Frog Lapel Pin, 14k Yellow Gold, Length 12.9 mm

Tiffany & Co Enamel Frog Lapel Pin, 14k Yellow Gold, Length 12.9 mm

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in McLeansville, NC

Length: 12.9 mm Width: 9.9 mm Weight: 1.2 dwts. / 1.8 grams Stamps: 14k Tiffany & Co. A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a vintage item and may show signs of wear. It has been...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Albert Lipten 18K GOLD ENAMEL RUBY TOAD FROG PIN / BROOCH wow
Albert Lipten 18K GOLD ENAMEL RUBY TOAD FROG PIN / BROOCH wow

Albert Lipten 18K GOLD ENAMEL RUBY TOAD FROG PIN / BROOCH wow

By Albert Lipten

Located in New York, NY

ruby frog - toad, brooch - pin - one-of-two-made - by Albert Lipten, of New York, in multi-color enamel

Category

American Brooches

Buccellati Gold Frog Brooch Pin
Buccellati Gold Frog Brooch Pin

Buccellati Gold Frog Brooch Pin

By Buccellati

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k gold frog brooch by Gianmaria Buccellati. The brooch measures 27mm x 33mm and weighs 8.6

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Barry Kieselstein-Cord Frog Diamond Brooch Pin
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Frog Diamond Brooch Pin

Barry Kieselstein-Cord Frog Diamond Brooch Pin

By KIESELSTEIN-CORD

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Adorable 18K gold Barry Kieselstein-Cord frog brooch featuring diamonds for eyes. Pin measures 25mm

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Emerald Gold Frog Brooch Pin
Tiffany & Co. Emerald Gold Frog Brooch Pin

Tiffany & Co. Emerald Gold Frog Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k Yellow Gold Frog Brooch with Emerald Eyes by Tiffany & Co. The frog measures 19mm x 17.5mm and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Whimsical Ruby Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pin
Whimsical Ruby Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pin

Whimsical Ruby Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold frog pin set with ruby cabochons for eyes, and a round cut ruby on the back leg

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

David Webb Enamel Ruby Gold Frog Brooch Pin
David Webb Enamel Ruby Gold Frog Brooch Pin

David Webb Enamel Ruby Gold Frog Brooch Pin

By David Webb

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k gold David Webb frog brooch, decorated with white enamel and ruby cabochon eyes. Brooch

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Lanvin Frog Pin

Lanvin Frog Pin

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Toronto, ON

Lanvin cream enamel and turquoise cabochon frog pin.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Seaman Schepps Gold Sapphire Emerald Wood Frog Brooch Pin
Seaman Schepps Gold Sapphire Emerald Wood Frog Brooch Pin

Seaman Schepps Gold Sapphire Emerald Wood Frog Brooch Pin

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold and wood brooch set with sapphire and emerald cabochons. The brooch measures

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Valentino Giant Frog Pin
Valentino Giant Frog Pin

Valentino Giant Frog Pin

By Valentino

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Valentino Giant Frog Pin

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Gold Jumping Frog Pin
Gold Jumping Frog Pin

Gold Jumping Frog Pin

Located in New York, NY

Figural frog pin, 18kt gold, ruby and diamond. 1 ¾".

Category

American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Charming Diamond Frog Pin
Charming Diamond Frog Pin

Charming Diamond Frog Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

18 karat white gold frog pin consisting of 1.56 carats total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Charming Gentleman Frog Stick Pin

Charming Gentleman Frog Stick Pin

Located in New York, NY

Charming 14K gold gentleman frog stick pin; dressed to kill, in tails and vest! Demantiod garnet

Category

American Brooches

TIFFANY Diamond Frog Pin/Pendant
TIFFANY Diamond Frog Pin/Pendant

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

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Gem-Set Frog Pin

Yellow Gold Gem-Set Frog Pin

Located in Vail, CO

Small frog pin in high-polished yellow gold with a pair of emerald eyes, the frog's back burnish

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Sterling Silver Frog Pin by Kieselstein-Cord
Sterling Silver Frog Pin by Kieselstein-Cord

Sterling Silver Frog Pin by Kieselstein-Cord

By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1

Located in Winnetka, IL

Iconic Kieselstein-Cord sterling silver frog pin. Signed and dated 1996.

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby & Diamond Frog Pin
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby & Diamond Frog Pin

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby & Diamond Frog Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

and diamond frog pin is truely a unique find. Adorning the pin are 29 gorgeous fine red, full cut

Category

American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond

Frog Pin, Getting Ready to Jump! Cellino
Frog Pin, Getting Ready to Jump! Cellino

Frog Pin, Getting Ready to Jump! Cellino

By Cellino

Located in Huntington Woods, MI

Adorable 18k frog with ruby cabachon eyes. All set to jump right off your sweater. (Make sure he's

Category

American Brooches

Shreve & Co. Art Deco Diamond Platinum Frog Pin
Shreve & Co. Art Deco Diamond Platinum Frog Pin

Shreve & Co. Art Deco Diamond Platinum Frog Pin

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Antique Art Deco platinum frog brooch, crafted by Shreve & Co, set with emerald eyes and old mine

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Sandrajean Wainwright Reverse Painted Rock Crystal Tourmaline Gold Frog Pin
Sandrajean Wainwright Reverse Painted Rock Crystal Tourmaline Gold Frog Pin

Sandrajean Wainwright Reverse Painted Rock Crystal Tourmaline Gold Frog Pin

Located in Palm Beach, FL

frog enjoying his day! This large very well articulated double clip type of pin with is 2 5/8" high

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Cartier Frog Lapel Pin Ruby Enamel 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Cartier Frog Lapel Pin Ruby Enamel 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Cartier Frog Lapel Pin Ruby Enamel 18 Carat Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

Cute and lovely Lapel pin signed Cartier depicting a yellow gold frog set with cabochon rubies for

Category

1990s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Huge Pair of Green and Blue Enamel Gold Frog Pins with Emerald Eyes
Huge Pair of Green and Blue Enamel Gold Frog Pins with Emerald Eyes

Huge Pair of Green and Blue Enamel Gold Frog Pins with Emerald Eyes

Located in Palm Beach, FL

and shape of these 2 frog pins make them extremely desireable. They are set in 18k yellow gold. They

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Tsavorite Garnet Gold Frog Brooch Pin
Tsavorite Garnet Gold Frog Brooch Pin

Tsavorite Garnet Gold Frog Brooch Pin

Located in Madrid, ES

Friendly Frog Brooch Pin, eyes and body set with Tsavorite Garnets and diamonds. Hand made. 18k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brooches

Materials

Tsavorite, Diamond, 18k Gold

Heidi Daus Signed Fabulous Frog Crystal Accented Pin Brooch
Heidi Daus Signed Fabulous Frog Crystal Accented Pin Brooch

Heidi Daus Signed Fabulous Frog Crystal Accented Pin Brooch

By Heidi Daus

Located in Houston, TX

Pucker up! The perfect guy may not exist, but the perfect jewelry does. This whimsical frog design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

1940s Diamond Gold Frog Pin
1940s Diamond Gold Frog Pin

1940s Diamond Gold Frog Pin

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

Adorable 14K yellow gold frog with satin finish, high quality workmanship. There are three old

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Emerald Pave Diamond Gold Frog Pin
Emerald Pave Diamond Gold Frog Pin

Emerald Pave Diamond Gold Frog Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely charming frog pin from the 1960’s! This wonderful diamond encrusted piece depicts a

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Whimsical Gold Platinum Frog Pin

Henry Dunay Whimsical Gold Platinum Frog Pin

By Henry Dunay

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rich textured 18k gold is accented with a platinum bow tie to create this charming pin. Classic

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb Enamel Ruby Gold Lucky Frog Pin

David Webb Enamel Ruby Gold Lucky Frog Pin

By David Webb

Located in Atlanta, GA

David Webb's classic green enamel frog is accented with ruby cabochon eyes to create a charming

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Frog Pin with Diamond Eyes
Tiffany & Co. Gold Frog Pin with Diamond Eyes

Tiffany & Co. Gold Frog Pin with Diamond Eyes

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Vail, CO

Small frog pin in textured 18k yellow gold with two bezel-set single-cut diamond eyes, signed

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Frog Pin Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact frog pin brooch 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. You can easily find a 74 antique edition and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect frog pin brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing frog pin brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Tiffany & Co. and Asch Grossbardt each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A frog pin brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 38, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and mixed cut alternatives. Finding a frog pin brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 37 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Frog Pin Brooch?

On average, a frog pin brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,800, while they’re typically $240 on the low end and $18,150 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Frog Pin Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.