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Gianni Versace Brooch

Bold and Iconic Gianni Versace Brooch – 1980s Statement Jewelry
Bold and Iconic Gianni Versace Brooch – 1980s Statement Jewelry

Bold and Iconic Gianni Versace Brooch – 1980s Statement Jewelry

By Gianni Versace

Located in Hamburg, DE

This striking vintage brooch by Gianni Versace is a true collector’s item and a bold example of 1980s costume jewelry.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Modernist Brooch
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Modernist Brooch

GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Modernist Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Nice, FR

GIANNI VERSACE by UGO CORREANI vintage silver tone modernist brooch embellished with a clear crystal.

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Modernist Brooch
Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Modernist Brooch

Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Modernist Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Nice, FR

GIANNI VERSACE vintage rare massive silver toned modernist brooch.

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Quadruple Hook Modernist Brooch
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Quadruple Hook Modernist Brooch

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Quadruple Hook Modernist Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Quadruple Hook Modernist Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic GIANNI VERSACE. - Quadruple hook modernist style brooch. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed GIANNI VERS...

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1990s Italian Brooches

GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Massive Spiral Modernist Brooch
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Massive Spiral Modernist Brooch

GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Massive Spiral Modernist Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Nice, FR

GIANNI VERSACE by UGO CORREANI vintage massive silver tone spiral modernist brooch embellished with a clear crystal.

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Jewelled Modernist Brooch
Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Jewelled Modernist Brooch

Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Jewelled Modernist Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Nice, FR

GIANNI VERSACE vintage rare massive silver toned modernist brooch with clear crystal embellishement.

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Star Fish Textured Silver Brooch
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Star Fish Textured Silver Brooch

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Star Fish Textured Silver Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Star Fish Textured Silver Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic GIANNI VERSACE. - Textured starfish brooch. - Silver tone hardware. - Signed GIANNI VERSACE Made i...

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1990s French Brooches

Vintage Massive GIANNI VERSACE by Ugo Correani Modernist Coiled Brooch
Vintage Massive GIANNI VERSACE by Ugo Correani Modernist Coiled Brooch

Vintage Massive GIANNI VERSACE by Ugo Correani Modernist Coiled Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive GIANNI VERSACE by Ugo Correani Modernist Coiled Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic GIANNI VERSACE by UGO CORREANI. - Modernist coiled brooch. - Silver tone hardware. ...

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1990s Italian Brooches

Vintage Versace Art Deco Glass Target Brooch 1980s
Vintage Versace Art Deco Glass Target Brooch 1980s

Vintage Versace Art Deco Glass Target Brooch 1980s

By Versace

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A rare and exceptional 1980s Vintage Versace Deco Target Brooch. Gianni Versace never believed in restraint.

Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Brooches

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Massive Modernist Bow Ribbon Silver Brooch
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Massive Modernist Bow Ribbon Silver Brooch

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Massive Modernist Bow Ribbon Silver Brooch

By Ugo Correani for Gianni Versace

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Massive Modernist Bow Ribbon Silver Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Width: 5.11 inches (13 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic GIANNI VERSACE. -...

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20th Century Italian Brooches

Vintage Massive GIANNI VERSACE Ugo Correani Spiral Modernist Rhinestone Brooch
Vintage Massive GIANNI VERSACE Ugo Correani Spiral Modernist Rhinestone Brooch

Vintage Massive GIANNI VERSACE Ugo Correani Spiral Modernist Rhinestone Brooch

By Ugo Correani for Gianni Versace

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive GIANNI VERSACE by Ugo Correani Spiral Modernist Rhinestone Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.46 inches (8.8 cm) Width: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic ...

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20th Century Italian Brooches

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Massive Wave Modernist Rhinestone Brooch by Ugo Correani
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Massive Wave Modernist Rhinestone Brooch by Ugo Correani

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Massive Wave Modernist Rhinestone Brooch by Ugo Correani

By Ugo Correani for Gianni Versace

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Massive Wave Modernist Rhinestone Brooch by Ugo Correani Measurements: Height: 2 2/8 inches Width: 5 4/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic GIANNI VERSACE. - ...

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20th Century Italian Brooches

Recent Sales

Vintage Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch
Vintage Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

Vintage Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

Unavailable

H 1.3 in W 2.75 in

Vintage Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Hoffman Estates, IL

Very rare vintage Gianni Versace Medusa motif brooch. Specifications: Height: 1.3, Width: 2.75 inches

Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Gianni Versace Silver-Toned Rhinestone Brooch
Gianni Versace Silver-Toned Rhinestone Brooch

Gianni Versace Silver-Toned Rhinestone Brooch

Unavailable

W 0.88 in L 5.25 in

Gianni Versace Silver-Toned Rhinestone Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage brooch from Gianni Versace likely dates to the 1980's through 1990's and is made of silver-toned metal with clear rhinestones set throughout.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Gianni Versace 1980s Vintage Large Statement Brooch Pin
Gianni Versace 1980s Vintage Large Statement Brooch Pin

Gianni Versace 1980s Vintage Large Statement Brooch Pin

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

Gianni Versace Vintage 1980s large statement Medusa brooch pin.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch
Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

Unavailable

H 1.3 in W 2.75 in

Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

By Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Very rare Gianni Versace Medusa motif brooch.

Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch
Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

Unavailable

H 1.3 in W 2.75 in

Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

By Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Very rare Gianni Versace Medusa motif brooch.

Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch
Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

Unavailable

H 1.3 in W 2.75 in

Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

By Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Very rare Gianni Versace Medusa motif brooch.

Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch
Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

Unavailable

H 1.3 in W 2.75 in

Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch

By Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Very rare Gianni Versace Medusa motif brooch.

Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Huge Gianni Versace Rare Brooch by Ugo Correani 1980s
Huge Gianni Versace Rare Brooch by Ugo Correani 1980s

Huge Gianni Versace Rare Brooch by Ugo Correani 1980s

By Gianni Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Ugo Correani designed this fabulous statement brooch for Gianni Versace in the late 1980s. The biomorphic shaped brooch is made out of a silver colored metal and has three tacks on t...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Gianni Versace Medusa Pin Brooch - '00s
Gianni Versace Medusa Pin Brooch - '00s

Gianni Versace Medusa Pin Brooch - '00s

By Gianni Versace

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Add a touch of vintage luxury to your outfit with this Gianni Versace Medusa Pin Brooch. Featuring twin Medusa Greek pins, this brooch is encircled with intricate details and was exp...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Black Rose Modernist Silver Brooch
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Black Rose Modernist Silver Brooch

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Black Rose Modernist Silver Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Black Rose Modernist Silver Brooch Measurements: Diameter of Rose: 1.18 inches (3 cm) Total Length: 4.52 inches (11.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic GIANNI V...

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20th Century Italian Brooches

S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Silver Tone Medusa Logo Safety Pin Brooch
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Silver Tone Medusa Logo Safety Pin Brooch

S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Silver Tone Medusa Logo Safety Pin Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting an incredible silver-tone Gianni Versace Medusa safety pin brooch, designed by Gianni Versace.

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1990s Italian Brooches

1990's Gianni Versace Silver Ridder Helm Pearl Medusa Brooch Pin RARE
1990's Gianni Versace Silver Ridder Helm Pearl Medusa Brooch Pin RARE

1990's Gianni Versace Silver Ridder Helm Pearl Medusa Brooch Pin RARE

By Versace

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

Vintage Gianni Versace Silver Blue Stone Bangle, rare brand new vintage stock with tags. A collector piece that you won't find anywhere else. Minor scratch on main stone, otherwise e...

Category

1990s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver

Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Modernist Brooch
Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Modernist Brooch

Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Modernist Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Nice, FR

Gianni Versace vintage rare massive silver toned modernist brooch featuring a circular piece in the center with black textured enamel detailing, arrows and resin balls.

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Gianni Versace 1992 Coral Reef Brooch
Gianni Versace 1992 Coral Reef Brooch

Gianni Versace 1992 Coral Reef Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Nottingham, GB

Gianni Versace SS92 underwater collection featured lots of symbols resembling the underwater theme.

Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Versace Flower Brooch, 1990s
Versace Flower Brooch, 1990s

Versace Flower Brooch, 1990s

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W 1.97 in L 1.97 in

Versace Flower Brooch, 1990s

By Gianni Versace

Located in Nottingham, GB

This is a very rare and beautifully crafted Versace brooch. It is hand-made in the shape of a flower with a stunning drop medusa head motif hanging from the bottom. The gold tone met...

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1990s Italian Brooches

Gianni Versace 1990's Vintage Goldtone Signature Motif Pin
Gianni Versace 1990's Vintage Goldtone Signature Motif Pin

Gianni Versace 1990's Vintage Goldtone Signature Motif Pin

By Versace

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gianni Versace 1990's Vintage Goldtone Signature Motif Pin. This pin is in excellent vintage condition. Length- 1.5" Width- 1.75"

Category

1990s Brooches

Modernist Pin by Gianni Versace
Modernist Pin by Gianni Versace

Modernist Pin by Gianni Versace

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H 1 in W 5 in D 1.75 in

Modernist Pin by Gianni Versace

By Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking large scale pin by Gianni Versace. Comprised of a black resin rod and silver plated orbs and disc, this makes quite a statement.

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Italian Brooches

90’s Gianni Versace Haute Couture Medusa and Rhinestone Heart
90’s Gianni Versace Haute Couture Medusa and Rhinestone Heart

90’s Gianni Versace Haute Couture Medusa and Rhinestone Heart

By Gianni Versace

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

90’s Gianni Versace Haute Couture Medusa and Rhinestone Heart.
The heart can be worn as a necklace or be attached to a tie back.
Measures: 4.5 by 5" inches.
Come...

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1990s Italian Brooches

Versace Gold Safety Pin Medusa Dangle Brooch
Versace Gold Safety Pin Medusa Dangle Brooch

Versace Gold Safety Pin Medusa Dangle Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in US

Versace gold brooch features a signature safety pin design with 5 dangling pins with Medusa head detailing. Brooch measures 2.5 inches across and 3.25 inches long. Brooch is unmarked...

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Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Gianni versace women's brooch in coloured metal. Signed 1990s
Gianni versace women's brooch in coloured metal. Signed 1990s

Gianni versace women's brooch in coloured metal. Signed 1990s

By Gianni Versace

Located in Milano, IT

Gianni Versace brooch from 1990. The brooch is made of gilthead bream metal, inlaid and well worked.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Brooches

Gianni Versace Silver-Toned Brooch by Ugo Correani 1980s
Gianni Versace Silver-Toned Brooch by Ugo Correani 1980s

Gianni Versace Silver-Toned Brooch by Ugo Correani 1980s

By Gianni Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

It is marked: 'Gianni Versace Made in Italy' on the back of the brooch and is in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Elegant crown brooch by Gianni Versace with stones, 1980s
Elegant crown brooch by Gianni Versace with stones, 1980s

Elegant crown brooch by Gianni Versace with stones, 1980s

By Gianni Versace

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful brooch by Gianni Versace embellished with a lily and surmounted by a cross.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1990's Versace Medusa Brooch
1990's Versace Medusa Brooch

1990's Versace Medusa Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage brooch dates to the 1990's and is made of silver-toned metal. It features Gianni's iconic Medusa heads on both ends. Clear rhinestone accents. Length: 4 1/4"

Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Versace Cross Brooch Pendant In Swarovski Rhinestones with Medusa
Versace Cross Brooch Pendant In Swarovski Rhinestones with Medusa

Versace Cross Brooch Pendant In Swarovski Rhinestones with Medusa

By Gianni Versace

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful crystal embellished cross brooch by Versace, with the iconic Gorgone Medusa face. The brooch set with 7 faceted Swarovski rhinestones, encrusted in a silver color metal cr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

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By Christian Dior

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Gianni Versace Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gianni versace brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect gianni versace 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gianni versace brooch over the years, but those made by Gianni Versace are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Most of our gianni versace brooch for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Gianni Versace Brooch?

The price for a gianni versace brooch starts at $464 and tops out at $2,245 with these brooches, on average, selling for $701.

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 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.