$575Sale Price|25% Off
Mother of Pearl Jeweled Artisan Massive Gilt Metal Tassel Brooch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite mother of pearl massive crystal jeweled gilt metal fringe tassel brooch designed by Marena The opulent huge scale artisan brooch is adorned with a pair of large polished mo...
Gilt Metal
Antique Carved Natural Carnelian Handmade Brooch in Open Back Gilt Brass
Located in Milford, DE
The gemstone in this pin/brooch is beautifully carved and polished. A classic style!
Carnelian, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Gilt Metal CC Logo Lava Brooch 95A
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Chanel Reference: JW431 Measurement : 4.0cm x 3.0cm Material: Gilt Metal Year: 95A Made in France Please Note: the jewelries are guarantee 100% authentic pre-owned therefore ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Large gilt and coloured paste "cocktail" brooch, Marcel Boucher , USA, 1940s
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Beautiful abstract design in wave like gilded metal and the softest faceted hues of pink/rose and lilac/amethyst creating a wonderful 'cocktail' brooch from Marcel Boucher in the 19...
Gilt Metal
Antique Gilt Venus and Psyche Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique cameo brooch pendant features a finely carved depiction of Venus and Psyche, rendered in high relief from natural shell.
Gold Plate, Copper
Antique 1880 Bohemian Garnet Bow Brooch Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The stones are set in silver, the brooch has been gilt. The variety of stones used gives this piece of jewellery an exciting three dimensional quality and is a sign of high craftsma...
Garnet, Silver
A gilt metal, faux pearl and paste 'peapod' brooch and earrings, Trifari, 1960s.
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Made of a soft gilt metal, that encases faux pearls (as the 'peas'), both earrings and brooch are highlighted with clear paste.
Gilt Metal
German Decorative Gilt Metal and Mottled Green Glass Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful German decorative gilt metal brooch, with lovely mottled green glass stones.
Collectible Line Vautrin Gilt Bronze Brooch, c. 1945
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
A collectible gilt-bronze brooch showing a sunlit lion was designed by pioneering French woman jeweler Line Vautrin, France, circa 1945.
Bronze
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 with green glass eyes.
Antique Gilt Christening of the Baby Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A finely carved scene of a Christening unfolds on this antique cameo brooch, with two central figures gently passing a baby between them. They are surrounded by a crowd of onlookers,...
Gold Plate, Copper
Antique Gilt Mary Joseph and John Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This touching antique cameo brooch features a finely carved depiction of Mary, Joseph, and young John the Baptist, rendered with gentle expressions and classical detail. Set in a war...
Gold Plate, Copper
Gilt metal, fuschia and amethyst paste brooch/earrings, Christian Dior, c. 1954
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An unusual brooch and earrings from Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, made of articulated twisted gilt rings of various sizes, highlighted with amethyst, light amethyst and fuschia pas...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Hattie Carnegie Gilt Metal Brooch With Blue And Green Glass Stones, 50's
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning vintage hallmarked Hattie Carnegie pin/ brooch can be angled or placed straight on. The gilt metal filigree work is surrounded by blue and green glass stones.
Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Moon Crescent Brooch Silver Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely brooch designed as a moon crescent has an unusual ondulated surface. Stripes of plain silver with rose gold gilding alternate with silver stripes that have been finely en...
Silver
A striking gilt and topaz paste 'sunburst' brooch, Miriam Haskell, USA, 1930s.
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A large and strong 'sunburst' brooch designed by Frank Hess, from Miriam Haskell's early days, in the 1930s.
Gilt Metal
Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage vermeil and jade brooch. In gilt silver. In the form of a butterfly with the wings comprising carved jade cabochons and openwork filigree.
Jade, Silver
Dominique Aurientis Lizard Gilt Gold Pin Brooch, Never worn 1980s Made in France
Located in Wallkill, NY
Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Lizard Brooch. It Measures 3.70 in x 1.50 in.
Gilt Metal
$127Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gilt & Crystal Rhinestone Panther Figural Brooch, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2" x 2" - Gold plated - Clear crystal rhinestone accents - Black enamel detail - Green crystal rhinestone eyes - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - This item ...
$921
Chanel brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal brooch. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 8 cm SKU:BRB30
Gilt Metal
$968
Chanel brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Golden metal brooch decorated with green and red glass paste. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 7 cm SKU:BRB47
Gilt Metal
$1,063
Grossé brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GROSSÉ - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with multicolored glass paste cabochons and a costume pearly drop. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 9.5 c...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gilt Leaf Brooch with Pastes and Pearls, Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Striking floriform brooch completely handmade by Goossens for Chanel.
Line Vautrin Cobalt Glass and Carved Gilt Talosel Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Cobalt Glass Cabocheon and Carved Gilt Talosel Brooch By Line Vautrin. The substance was developed by Line Vautrin using a synthetic resin that appeared at the end of the Seco...
Antique Limoges Enamel Portrait Brooch Renaissance Revival Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Limoges Enamel is set in a frame made out of gilt metal. It shows a portrait of a Renaissance knight in all his aristocratic regalia. We can see a velvet doublet and a typical ...
Enamel, Mixed Metal
$183Sale Price|20% Off
Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 2.5" x 2.25" - Gold plated with heavy black enameling - Crystal rhinestone details with green crystal eyes - A...
Victorian Silver-Gilt Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Darien, CT
This Victorian Silver Gilt butterfly brooch is crafted with beautiful gem-set wings and body.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Signed Hroar Prydz Norwegian Gilt Sterling Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch
By Hroar Prydz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed Norwegian butterfly brooch. In gilt sterling silver. By Hroar Prydz, whose workshop eventually became part of David Andersen.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
A large gilt and crystal brooch, as a Maltese Cross, Joseff of Hollywood, 1940s
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and stylish brooch from Joseff of Hollywood, in the shape of a Maltese Cross, made from Joseff's signature 'Russian' gilded metal and round and square cut pastes. With th...
Gilt Metal
Antique Grand Tour Acropolis Parthenon Brooch Silver Silver Gilt Granulation
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual brooch features a typical Greek Grand Tour image, that of the Acropolis and the Parthenon.
Silver
$1,654
Augustine flower brooch
By Augustine 6
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
AUGUSTINE - (Made in France) Golden metal flower brooch with colorful glass paste and rhinestones. A 2025 Exclusive Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 9 cm x 8 ...
Gilt Metal
1940s Silver Gilt Sunburst Design Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set
Located in Wilmslow, England
This striking jewellery set dates from the 1940s. Condition Report: Very Good - A tiny element of rubbing to the gilded surface. This is only visible upon very close inspection and...
Silver
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gilt Pin Brooch with Natural Pearl, Circa 1900, Unisex
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine Antique Pin Brooch with a Natural Pearl. Created around 1900.
Pearl
Trifari Gilt Metal Crystal Encrusted Poodle Dog Brooch c 1960
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari gilt metal crystal encrusted poodle dog brooch c 1960 The elegant canine brooch is designed with an endearing poodle with impressed gilt metal detail that emulates dog fur ...
Antique Victorian Insect Beetle Brooch Carnelian Pearl Glass Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian brooch is designed in the naturalistic style popular in the last quarter of the 19th century.
Pearl, Silver
$2,126
Les Paruriers brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LES PARURIERS - Openwork golden metal pendant brooch decorated with blue glass pearls and topped with a pearly cabochon. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 8.5 cm x 7.5 cm ...
Gilt Metal
Czechoslovakian Gilt Brass and Purple Crystal Intricate Butterfly Brooch, Pin
Located in Milford, DE
Gilt brass metal. Some discoloration and wear of flower enamel, only noticeable upon close inspection.
Crystal, Brass
$1,654
Chanel brooch 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Gold-tone metal brooch with mother-of-pearl cabochons and blue rhinestones. Ready-to-Wear Fall/Winter 1991-1992 Collection under the artistic direction of K...
Gilt Metal
$6,617
Chanel brooch 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch decorated with multicolored glass paste and rhinestones. A Collection circa 1980 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condit...
Gilt Metal
Turtle brooch circa 1990
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - A Collection circa 1990 - not signed. Enameled golden metal turtle brooch ornamented with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 5.3 cm x 3 cm SKU:BR84
Gilt Metal
Czech Gilt Metal and Multi Coloured Glass Floral Brooch circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Czech gilt metal floral brooch, with lovely multi coloured glass stones.
Antique Beetle Brooch Citrine Garnet Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 2.1gr
Located in SE
Made of Gilt Silver decorated with natural Orange Yellow Citrine, two Garnets and five Seed Pearls.
Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver
$1,536
Chanel cc brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with cc charms. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 7 cm x 5 cm SKU:BRB182
Gilt Metal
Antique William Spratling Mexican Gilt Sterling Silver Bow or Ribbon Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mexican vermeil figural brooch. By William Spratling. In gilt sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
David Andersen Mid-Century Sterling Gilt Silver & Enamel Apple Blossom Brooch
By David Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage Norwegian silver & enamel brooch. Designed by Karl Otteren for David Andersen. In sterling silver. In the form of an apple blossom flower. With a pin and sa...
Silver, Enamel
Turtle brooch circa 1990
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - A Collection circa 1990 - Not signed jewelry. Golden-metal turtle brooch decorated with red resin and black enamel. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6 ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel cc brooch 2024
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Mirror-effect golden metal cc brooch. A 2024 Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 3.5 cm ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel cc brooch 2022
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Champagne metal cc brooch ornamented with colorful rhinestones. A 2023 Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard. Condition: Very good cond...
Gilt Metal
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Gilt Metal & Faceted Glass Heart Shaped Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning, vibrant, oversized and powerful Yves Saint Laurent brooch from the 1980s. Heart shaped gilt metal with 16 different faceted glass stones in a range of colours and textures.
Articulated Jester Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This large jester brooch is a later recast of a 1940's period brooch.
Gilt Metal
$1,654
Chanel cross brooch 2013
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Dark-silvery metal cross brooch with tweed. 2013 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition Dim...
Gilt Metal
Chanel cc brooch 2023
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Champagne metal cc brooch ornamented with colorful rhinestones. A 2023 Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard. Condition: Very good cond...
Gilt Metal
Henry Perichon Gilt Bronze Brooch with Blue and Green Glass Cabochons
By Henry Perichon
Located in Atlanta, GA
French jewelry designer Henry Perichon (also known as Henry) created this stunning gilt bronze pin brooch. The Medieval-inspired design is ornate with ovoid poured glass cabochons an...
Bronze
Chanel brooch Winter 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal leaf brooch with resin. 1990 Fall-Winter Ready-to-Wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good conditi...
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooch Spring 1992
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal openwork cordage-like brooch. 1992 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good...
Gilt Metal
Christian dior brooch 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Golden metal pin brooch topped with a glass paste cabochon and an impressive dark-green rhinestone. A Collection circa 1990, under the artistic direction of Gianfranco Ferré. ...
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Openwork golden metal round pendant brooch decorated with multicolored rhinestones and topped with an impressive green resin cabochon. A Collect...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Butterfly Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite vintage brooch, most likely from the 1960s, showcases a beautifully stylized butterfly, masterfully crafted with enamelled wings in rich shades of deep blue and emeral...
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Large Judaica Israel 40th Anniversary Gilt Sterling Silver Dove Brooch 1988
Located in Miami Beach, FL
3.5" long by 3.5" sterling silver brooch commemorative piece celebrating Israel's 40th Anniversary from 1988. The brooch features a gold plated stylized #40 accented by a dove, leav...
Sterling Silver
$5,671
Chanel brooch Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Engraved golden metal brooch topped with a turquoise-like glass pearl and decorated with costume pearls. A Collection from the Coco era. Condition: Very good condition Dim...
Gilt Metal
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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