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Gold Swallow Brooch

Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch

Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine and impressive antique seed pearl bird brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold in the form of a swallow in flight.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Swallow Diving Diamond Silver Rubies Gold Brooch
Antique Swallow Diving Diamond Silver Rubies Gold Brooch

Antique Swallow Diving Diamond Silver Rubies Gold Brooch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The swallow was created in 1880 ca out of silver and gold.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique enamel and diamond swallow brooch
Antique enamel and diamond swallow brooch

Antique enamel and diamond swallow brooch

Located in New York, NY

An Art Nouveau gold and diamond brooch with blue and yellow enameling in the form of a winging swallow, in 14k.

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1.50ct Diamond Swallow Brooch, c.1880s
Victorian 1.50ct Diamond Swallow Brooch, c.1880s

Victorian 1.50ct Diamond Swallow Brooch, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

This stunning swallow brooch dates to the Victorian era. A collection of old mine cut diamonds adorn the elegant bird design totalling 1.50 carat.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 15k Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Pearl Set Bird Swallow Brooch
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Pearl Set Bird Swallow Brooch

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Pearl Set Bird Swallow Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Pearl Set Bird Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 A charming late Victorian brooch in 15ct yellow gold, modelled as a swallow perched serenely on a flowering branch.

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

.15 Carat Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Mid-Century Swallow Brooch
.15 Carat Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Mid-Century Swallow Brooch

.15 Carat Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Mid-Century Swallow Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1960's swallow brooch. Turquoise eyes with a round diamond beak set in 14k yellow gold. 1 round diamond, approx. total weight .015cts, I, SI 2 round Turquoise, 1mm 14k yello...

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond 4 Swallow Bird Silver On Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Victorian Diamond 4 Swallow Bird Silver On Gold Brooch Circa 1890

Victorian Diamond 4 Swallow Bird Silver On Gold Brooch Circa 1890

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Victorian four Swallow Birds diamond brooch, circa 1890s. What a beautiful site to behold.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Diamond Pendant / Brooch Swallow with miniature pendant 18 Karat White Gold
Diamond Pendant / Brooch Swallow with miniature pendant 18 Karat White Gold

Diamond Pendant / Brooch Swallow with miniature pendant 18 Karat White Gold

Located in München, DE

Crafted in 18-karat white gold, this versatile design serves as both a pendant and a brooch.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Late Victorian 20k Yellow Gold and Silver Swallows and Crescent Moon Brooch
Late Victorian 20k Yellow Gold and Silver Swallows and Crescent Moon Brooch

Late Victorian 20k Yellow Gold and Silver Swallows and Crescent Moon Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully symbolic late Victorian brooch featuring three finely rendered swallows in rich 20k yellow gold, each captured mid-flight with exquisite naturalistic detail.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Russian Swallow Bird 1 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Brooch
Antique Russian Swallow Bird 1 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Brooch

Antique Russian Swallow Bird 1 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique Russian oval shap brooch 1900s in 14k gold centered with a swallow bird with estiamste old mine cut diamond weight of 1 carat H color excellent spark hall marked 56 imperial...

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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Victorian 2.10 Ct Rose cut Diamond Rare Swallow Brooch
Victorian 2.10 Ct Rose cut Diamond Rare Swallow Brooch

Victorian 2.10 Ct Rose cut Diamond Rare Swallow Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Flying Swallow This graceful Victorian Swallow brooch is 1870 ca Depicted with wings spread in flight, epitome of grace and beauty Expertly rendered by the Victorian masters of solid...

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Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Silver Diamond Swallow and Ear of Wheat Brooch
Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Silver Diamond Swallow and Ear of Wheat Brooch

Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Silver Diamond Swallow and Ear of Wheat Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

The brooch is backed in yellow gold and is complete with yellow gold hinged pin and C-shaped catch.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Victorian Low Karat Gold Brooch Swallow in Flight Seed Pearls Ruby Diamond 1880s
Victorian Low Karat Gold Brooch Swallow in Flight Seed Pearls Ruby Diamond 1880s

Victorian Low Karat Gold Brooch Swallow in Flight Seed Pearls Ruby Diamond 1880s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Victorian Low Karat Gold Brooch Swallow in Flight Seed Pearls Ruby Diamond 1880s American In Good condition, no damage, no missing stones 3.8 gram 1.5 inch long 3/4 inch wide

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

0.49 Carat Diamond and Ruby 9k Yellow Gold Swallow and Moon Brooch Circa 1870
0.49 Carat Diamond and Ruby 9k Yellow Gold Swallow and Moon Brooch Circa 1870

0.49 Carat Diamond and Ruby 9k Yellow Gold Swallow and Moon Brooch Circa 1870

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.49 carat diamond and 0.02ct ruby, 9 karat yellow gold, silver set swallow and crescent brooch; part of our collection of Victorian jewelry.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Rose Diamond of a Swallow in Flight Brooch, c. 1860.
Antique Rose Diamond of a Swallow in Flight Brooch, c. 1860.

Antique Rose Diamond of a Swallow in Flight Brooch, c. 1860.

Located in Aspen, CO

The brooch in fine condition is silver with a backing of rose gold.

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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Swallow Cloak Pin
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Swallow Cloak Pin

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Swallow Cloak Pin

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

The turquoise cabochons are a bright vibrant aqua and are well-matched with one another. The pair of swallows are linked with a yellow gold chain and are each complete with a yellow ...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Edwardian Large Gold Swallows Brooch
Edwardian Large Gold Swallows Brooch

Edwardian Large Gold Swallows Brooch

Located in London, GB

A beautiful large 15ct gold brooch containing five swallows from large to small along the main bar. 

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Swallow Brooch Turquoise 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Swallow Brooch Turquoise 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Swallow Brooch Turquoise 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This wonderful antique 15ct Gold Swallow brooch is Victorian Circa 1900. The fabulous piece is adorned with a beautifully engrave...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Swallow Brooch in 15 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Swallow Brooch in 15 Carat Gold, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Swallow Brooch in 15 Carat Gold, circa 1880

Located in Kendal, GB

A sweet antique swallow brooch from the late Victorian era, fashioned in 15ct gold with intricate, feathered texturing across the back and front.

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Victorian Turquoise Pearl and 15 Karat Swallow Brooch
Victorian Turquoise Pearl and 15 Karat Swallow Brooch

Victorian Turquoise Pearl and 15 Karat Swallow Brooch

Located in Oxford, GB

A pair of late Victorian split pearl and cabochon turquoise swallow brooch, designed as two swallows in flight, one encrusted with turquoise cabochon and the other split pearls, both...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Platinum Topped Gold Victorian Swallow Brooch w/ Rose-cut Diamonds Weight: 17.1g
Platinum Topped Gold Victorian Swallow Brooch w/ Rose-cut Diamonds Weight: 17.1g

Platinum Topped Gold Victorian Swallow Brooch w/ Rose-cut Diamonds Weight: 17.1g

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gross Weight: 17.1g The swallow brooch features rose-cut diamonds, enhanced by a round-cut ruby, set in platinum-topped 18k gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Silver Set Diamond and Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch
Victorian Silver Set Diamond and Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch

Victorian Silver Set Diamond and Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional Victorian swallow brooch has been crafted in 21k yellow gold with a silver setting, and a 14k yellow gold pin.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

1890s Antique Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch
1890s Antique Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch

1890s Antique Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique pearl and cabochon ruby, 15k yellow gold brooch modelled in the form of a swallow; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Swallow Brooch
French 19th Century Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Swallow Brooch

French 19th Century Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Swallow Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This impressive antique swallow brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold in the form of a swallow.

Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch, Circa 1880
Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch, Circa 1880

Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch, Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive antique Victorian 0.31 carat diamond and 0.03 carat ruby, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set swallow brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Diamond Swallow Brooch
Diamond Swallow Brooch

Diamond Swallow Brooch

Located in London, GB

A swallow bird brooch, pavé set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds and cabochon ruby eyes, mounted in silver-upon-gold.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1950s Diamond Swallow Brooch

1950s Diamond Swallow Brooch

Located in London, GB

Vintage diamond swallow brooch, in flight set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver-upon-gold.

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Vintage 1950s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Swallow Horseshoe Brooch
Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Swallow Horseshoe Brooch

Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Swallow Horseshoe Brooch

Located in London, GB

The horseshoe points downwards offering good luck to others. Rose gold enhances the brooch's warmth and sentimentality, typical of Victorian jewelry aesthetics.

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Antique 1830s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique Moonstone Swallow Brooch, 12k Gold, Edwardian Pin
Antique Moonstone Swallow Brooch, 12k Gold, Edwardian Pin

Antique Moonstone Swallow Brooch, 12k Gold, Edwardian Pin

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique, Edwardian Moonstone Swallow brooch or pin. A slim 12kt yellow gold bar set with a rich textured golden Swallow bird in flight.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Swallow Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond Swallow Brooch

Antique Victorian Diamond Swallow Brooch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A classical Victorian theme, this is a particularly fine rendition, preserved in truly exceptional condition. Measuring approximately 1.5 by 1.5 inches, with cabochon rubies dotting ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique French Enamel Swallow Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1880
Antique French Enamel Swallow Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1880

Antique French Enamel Swallow Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1880

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Elegant and symbolic, this antique French brooch (circa 1880) features a finely detailed swallow in vibrant enamel, perched against a rich 18k gold background.

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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1.95 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Bird Brooch
Victorian 1.95 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Bird Brooch

Victorian 1.95 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Bird Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian swallow brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Garnet Seed Pearl Swallow Bird 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Victorian Diamond Garnet Seed Pearl Swallow Bird 14 Karat Gold Brooch

Victorian Diamond Garnet Seed Pearl Swallow Bird 14 Karat Gold Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a swallow bird, holding an old mine cut diamond in it’s beak, weighing approximately 0.02 carat, eye-clean and white With a seed pearl set body and tiny garnet eye With...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Blue Paste and Pearl Swallow Wishbone Brooch
Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Blue Paste and Pearl Swallow Wishbone Brooch

Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Blue Paste and Pearl Swallow Wishbone Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique blue paste, pearl, and yellow gold brooch, set with a round cut blue paste, and ten seed pearls, set in 9 karat yellow gold, with a silver pin.

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Silver Day and Night Brooch, Owl and Swallow, 9 Karat Gold
Victorian Silver Day and Night Brooch, Owl and Swallow, 9 Karat Gold

Victorian Silver Day and Night Brooch, Owl and Swallow, 9 Karat Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

The other has an applied 9 karat yellow gold Swallow on a silver background representing day.

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Ruby Swallow Flying Bird Pin Brooch
Antique Edwardian 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Ruby Swallow Flying Bird Pin Brooch

Antique Edwardian 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Ruby Swallow Flying Bird Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Stock Number: MK-130721033 Very Fine Textured Gold Work, Swallow Bird Flying Brooch.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Antique Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Gold and Silver Set of Swallow Brooches
French Antique Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Gold and Silver Set of Swallow Brooches

French Antique Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Gold and Silver Set of Swallow Brooches

Located in New York, NY

The brooches depict 3 swallows in flight. The brooches are finely engraved on the underside in a realistic feather motif.

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Antique 1870s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Victorian Pearl Swallow Gold Pin
Victorian Pearl Swallow Gold Pin

Victorian Pearl Swallow Gold Pin

Located in Napoli, NA

Exceptional Victorian handcrafted 12k rose Gold Pin, expertly set with a mobile pearl, it depicts a swallow in flight. Circa 1890 Nice to wear or to collect CONDITION: Pre-owned - E...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Swallow Bird Brooch in Silver and 14 Karat Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Swallow Bird Brooch in Silver and 14 Karat Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Swallow Bird Brooch in Silver and 14 Karat Rose Gold

Located in Lucerne, CH

This marvelous Victorian swallow bird brooch is set with 38 rose cut diamonds, total weight approximately 0.76 carats.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

'2' Retro Vintage 18k Gold Platinum Diamond & Ruby Pair of Swallow Bird Brooch
'2' Retro Vintage 18k Gold Platinum Diamond & Ruby Pair of Swallow Bird Brooch

'2' Retro Vintage 18k Gold Platinum Diamond & Ruby Pair of Swallow Bird Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have two vintage brooch pins that are crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and platinum with each featuring a beautiful matching swallow bird design.

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Garnet Sapphire Gold Swallow Bird Brooche
Garnet Sapphire Gold Swallow Bird Brooche

Garnet Sapphire Gold Swallow Bird Brooche

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage handmade hand textured swallow pin with a circle of bright red channel set Garnets and a Sapphire eye. 25 round orangey red Garnets, approx. total weight 5.0cts, 3.5mm 1 rou...

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Swallow Bird Pin
Victorian 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Swallow Bird Pin

Victorian 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Swallow Bird Pin

Located in New York, NY

An antique late 19th century 18K yellow gold pin brooch representing a swallow bird. The piece is garnished with diamonds and cut ruby stones.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Diamond Swallow Bird Pin
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Diamond Swallow Bird Pin

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Diamond Swallow Bird Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Diamond Swallow Bird Pin. This gorgeous piece is crafted in 18k yellow gold and the swallow is silver topped. The pin ha...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian 1.06 Carat Pave Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Swallow Bird Pin
Edwardian 1.06 Carat Pave Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Swallow Bird Pin

Edwardian 1.06 Carat Pave Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Swallow Bird Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting a stylized swallow in flight with delicately engraved tail and stylized scallop motif feathers Set throughout by old European cut diamonds weighing in total approximately ...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 1.19 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold 'Swallow' Brooch
Antique Victorian 1.19 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold 'Swallow' Brooch

Antique Victorian 1.19 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold 'Swallow' Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The brooch is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1910 Antique 3.34 Ct Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch
Circa 1910 Antique 3.34 Ct Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch

Circa 1910 Antique 3.34 Ct Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional fine, large and impressive antique 3.34 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set brooch modelled in the form of a swallow; part of our antique diamond jewelle...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sterling Silver and 10k Gold Swallow Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphire
Victorian Sterling Silver and 10k Gold Swallow Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphire

Victorian Sterling Silver and 10k Gold Swallow Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphire

Located in Birmingham, AL

This Victorian swallow brooch includes 2 round blue sapphires and 20 diamonds (19 are old rose cuts, 1 of the diamonds on the sides is an upside down round brilliant cut that was use...

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Antique 1870s Unknown High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl Swallow Brooch
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl Swallow Brooch

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl Swallow Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Swallow Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1910 This exquisite brooch, crafted from 15ct yellow gold, showcases the elegance of the Edwardian era.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Sweetheart Brooch, 9ct Gold, Swallow, Lovers Knot
Antique Silver Sweetheart Brooch, 9ct Gold, Swallow, Lovers Knot

Antique Silver Sweetheart Brooch, 9ct Gold, Swallow, Lovers Knot

Located in NEWARK, GB

It has a Swallow bird and various floral accents including forget me not flowers also highlighted in gold.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique 15K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Pearl Swallow Brooch
Antique 15K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Pearl Swallow Brooch

Antique 15K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Pearl Swallow Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique ruby, emerald, pearl, and yellow gold brooch, formed in the shape of a swallow, comprising one ruby cabochon, nine round cut emeralds, and thirty-three seed pearls, set in...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Swallow and Shamrock Brooch, Pin, Boxed
Antique Swallow and Shamrock Brooch, Pin, Boxed

Antique Swallow and Shamrock Brooch, Pin, Boxed

Located in NEWARK, GB

The brooch has an 18kt rolled gold pin mount with a sterling silver Swallow in flight carrying a lucky shamrock.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Barn Swallow Brooch
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Barn Swallow Brooch

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Barn Swallow Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Barn Swallow Brooch- This lovely brooch was produced by The Riker Brothers Firm, an American jewelry company in the early 1900's who ...

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearls Swallows in Flight Brooch
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearls Swallows in Flight Brooch

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearls Swallows in Flight Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed ""Swallows in Flight"" Pearls- This elegant brooch feature four graceful swallows in flight accented with 40 seed pearls.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow gold stick pin - Lovers brooch - detailed swallow cravat pin
18k Yellow gold stick pin - Lovers brooch - detailed swallow cravat pin

18k Yellow gold stick pin - Lovers brooch - detailed swallow cravat pin

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful Victorian pin. This lovely antique 18k gold pin is decorated with a small heart with in its centre a Red enamelled swallow. In the Victorian Era swallows r...

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Antique 1890s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Swallow Brooch, c. 1860
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Swallow Brooch, c. 1860

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Swallow Brooch, c. 1860

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique swallow brooch paved with rose cut diamonds set in silver.

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver

Vintage Yellow Gold Detailed Swallow Bird Turquoise Eyes & Dangle Pearl Brooch
Vintage Yellow Gold Detailed Swallow Bird Turquoise Eyes & Dangle Pearl Brooch

Vintage Yellow Gold Detailed Swallow Bird Turquoise Eyes & Dangle Pearl Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabochon - Bezel Set - Greenish Blue Color - 1.5mm (approx.) (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - White Color - 3.2mm (appro...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique Gold, Blue Enamel, and Diamond Flying Swallow Brooch or Pendant
French Antique Gold, Blue Enamel, and Diamond Flying Swallow Brooch or Pendant

French Antique Gold, Blue Enamel, and Diamond Flying Swallow Brooch or Pendant

Located in New York, NY

An antique brooch designed as a winging blue enamel swallow with rose diamond embellishment on the head and body, in sterling silver and 18k gold; wearable also as a pendant.

Category

Antique 1830s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Swallow Pin
Rose Cut Diamond Swallow Pin

Rose Cut Diamond Swallow Pin

Located in Stamford, CT

Victorian swallow pin with large rose cut body and hundreds of full cut diamonds in the wings, tail and head. Ruby eyes in the swallow and silver top. Yellow gold back. Secure old st...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Tahiti Black Pearl Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Loving Bird Brooch
Tahiti Black Pearl Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Loving Bird Brooch

Tahiti Black Pearl Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Loving Bird Brooch

By Mousson Atelier

Located in Bangkok, TH

Tahiti Black Pearl Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Loving Bird Brooch Swallow - close to human bird.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Carrington & Co. Swallow Brooch
Carrington & Co. Swallow Brooch

Carrington & Co. Swallow Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

"Carrington & Co. To H.M. The Queen and The Prince and Princess of Whales". This swallow of sliver and 14k gold comes swooping in with approximately 2.00ct of Old Mine and Rose cut ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Pearl "Diving Swallows" Gold Bar Brooch
Late Victorian Pearl "Diving Swallows" Gold Bar Brooch

Late Victorian Pearl "Diving Swallows" Gold Bar Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An elegant antique bar brooch, modelled as three diving swallows - the bottom two move freely, dangling on fine gold chains.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Victorian Swallow and Crescent Brooch

Victorian Swallow and Crescent Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Crescent & Swallow Brooch, Silver & Gold, Circa 1860, Significant Model in Wonderful Condition

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English Brooches

Antique Victorian Pearl Double Swallows Brooch
Antique Victorian Pearl Double Swallows Brooch

Antique Victorian Pearl Double Swallows Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool Victorian double swallow brooch dating from the late 19th Century, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Three Swallows Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond Three Swallows Brooch

Antique Victorian Diamond Three Swallows Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A beautiful antique brooch featuring three swallows set with rose cut diamonds and ruby eyes.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Suffragette Brooch 9 Carat Gold Swallow, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Suffragette Brooch 9 Carat Gold Swallow, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Suffragette Brooch 9 Carat Gold Swallow, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

The brooch is all set in 9ct Yellow Gold and complete with hallmarks.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Era 18k Gold Enamel Angel and Swallow Pearl Brooch
Victorian Era 18k Gold Enamel Angel and Swallow Pearl Brooch

Victorian Era 18k Gold Enamel Angel and Swallow Pearl Brooch

Located in Versailles, FR

In front of us a very refined example of a French made, 18K gold brooch featuring a sweet angel, riding on a crescent and holding two swallows in his hand.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Early 20th Century Pearl and Diamond Swallow Brooch
Early 20th Century Pearl and Diamond Swallow Brooch

Early 20th Century Pearl and Diamond Swallow Brooch

Located in Glasgow, GB

An early 20th century swallow brooch. The brooch is in the form of a swallow, with realistically engraved feathers, green enamel decoration, wings and eye set with rose-cut diamonds,...

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Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 4.41 Carat Diamond Swallow Brooch circa 1880
Antique Victorian 4.41 Carat Diamond Swallow Brooch circa 1880

Antique Victorian 4.41 Carat Diamond Swallow Brooch circa 1880

Located in Goettingen, DE

Antique Victorian 4.41 Carat Diamond Swallow Brooch, circa 1880 Highly decorative brooch in the shape of a flying swallow, made of solid 750/18K rose gold and silver.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Key with a Ruby and Diamond Swallow Brooch
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Key with a Ruby and Diamond Swallow Brooch

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Key with a Ruby and Diamond Swallow Brooch

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

Swallow brooches were often given to loved ones when they set out on a journey in a bid to keep them safe.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian 2.7 Carat Diamond and Ruby Swallow Brooch, Moscow, circa 1890
Russian 2.7 Carat Diamond and Ruby Swallow Brooch, Moscow, circa 1890

Russian 2.7 Carat Diamond and Ruby Swallow Brooch, Moscow, circa 1890

Located in Goettingen, DE

Russian 2.7 carat diamond and ruby swallow Brooch Moscow circa 1890 A magnificent diamond and ruby swallow bird motif brooch. 297 diamonds are pavé set across the entire head, neck,...

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Antique 1890s Russian Russian Empire Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Diamond Flock of Swallows Pin
Edwardian Diamond Flock of Swallows Pin

Edwardian Diamond Flock of Swallows Pin

Located in New York, NY

American antique bird brooch: flock of swallows flying in formation. Approximately 8 carats of diamonds mounted in platinum and gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Victorian Set of Three Diamond Swallow Pins
Victorian Set of Three Diamond Swallow Pins

Victorian Set of Three Diamond Swallow Pins

Located in Greenwich, CT

Victorian set of three diamond-set flying swallow pins, mounted 'en tremblant' so the birds gently move, the three pins set with old mine cut diamonds altogether weighing approximate...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

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Gold Swallow Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold swallow brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and Silver. Finding the perfect gold swallow brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Take a look at a gold swallow brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and old european cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold swallow brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Gold Swallow Brooch?

On average, a gold swallow brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,173, while they’re typically $174 on the low end and $29,000 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.