Victorian Grand Tour micro mosaic brooch in 18K gold, Doves of Pliny
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian micro mosaic brooch in 18-karat gold micro-mosaic. Grand Tour brooch in micro-mosaic depicting doves drinking from a bowl filled with water, or "Pliny's Doves," on a black ...
18k Gold
$560
H 1.19 in W 1.46 in D 0.32 in
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
14K Yellow Gold Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch of the Holy Family
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Roman micro mosaics of this quality were highly coveted by 19th-century aristocrats and affluent travelers on the Grand Tour, making this brooch both a collectible gem of Italian cra...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000
H 1.75 in W 1.5 in
Pietra Dura Flower Lily of Valley Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
Pietra Dura jewels were popular souvenirs from Italy for people on the Grand Tour. Typically such brooches are made from hard stones such as marble, agate and turquoise.
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Grand Tour Period Angel Skin Coral Earrings and Brooch Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This 19th Century earring and brooch pendant suite are likely a Grand Tour souvenir from Italy, circa 1870s.
Coral
Antique Micromosaic Pendant Locket Brooch in 14K Gold, Grand Tour Era, 1850
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This remarkable jewel originates from Rome or Venice, renowned centers of micromosaic production during the 1850s, when depictions of mythological and classical subjects were highly ...
Gold, 14k Gold
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W 1.69 in D 0.54 in L 1.97 in
Roman Revival 1880 Grand Tour Temple of Vespasian Micro Mosaic Brooch 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A Roman revival grand tour brooch. An exceptional piece, created in Italy during the Victorian (1840-1901) grand tour era, back in the 1880.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.57 in D 0.28 in L 1.57 in
Roman Revival 1850 Papal Grand Tour Vatican Micro Mosaic Brooch 22kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A Roman revival grand tour brooch. An exceptional historical piece, created in the Victorian Grand Tour era in Rome Italy during the Papal States period, back in the 1850.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Antique Grand Tour Carved Intaglio Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique Grand Tour 14K Gold and hand carved multi gemstones intaglio brooch.
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Micro-Mosaic & Gold Bar Brooch - Grand Tour Memento - C 1875
Located in New York, NY
Micromosaic and 18 kt gold bar brooch. Made in Italy, C 1875. Two vertical ovals and 2 horizontal ovals, each with beetle on white ground. Beetles have highlights (foil?). Also, 2 tr...
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W 1.3 in D 0.4 in L 1.23 in
Antique Turtle Doves Grand Tour Roman Micromosaic Gold Brooch Love Token Locket
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A typical grand tour souvenir,
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Shell Scallop Lava Stone Vesuv Grand Tour Souvenir St.James Pilgrimage
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely junky scallop shell has been hand carved out of lava in the first half of the nineteenth century. Scallops were the symbol of pilgrims that walked the camino de Santiago ...
Silver
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H 1.4 in W 1.5 in
Pietra Dura Flower Lily Poppy Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival
Located in New York, NY
Pietra Dura jewels were popular souvenirs from Italy for people on the Grand Tour. Typically such brooches are made from hard stones such as marble, agate and turquoise.
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1.75 in
Pietra Dura Amethyst Pansy Flower Brooch Pin 14K Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
Pietra Dura jewels were popular souvenirs from Italy for tourists on the Grand Tour. Typically such brooches are made from hard stones such as marble, agate and turquoise.
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1 in W 1.25 in
Pietra Dura Lily of the Valley Flower Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Pietra Dura jewels were popular souvenirs from Italy for people on the Grand Tour. Typically such brooches are made from hard stones such as marble, agate and turquoise.
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Water Theme Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A unique Grand Tour brooch and earring suite in 14K gold, featuring five different water themed architectural scenes hand worked in colorful micro mosaic. c.1880.
14k Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Floral Crystal Tiara 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Vintage Floral Tiara. A delightful array of fancy cut crystals adorn the design of this timeless floral tiara. An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure. Just because a jewel d...
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
$21,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Bracelet by Cesare Roccheggiani, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional 19th-century treasure, this rare Victorian-era micromosaic bracelet was crafted in Rome by Cesare Roccheggiani, one of the most celebrated micromosaic artists of the p...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,791 / set
W 0.91 in D 0.22 in L 3.08 in
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality Herring/ Chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds. Superbly preserved, datin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late Georgian Garnet Flower Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A feminine and lively necklace, that although is over 200 years old is a current and youthful necklace for today. Foiled back red garnets create five pointed flowers with oval garnet...
Garnet, 18k Gold
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,950
H 1.58 in W 1.66 in L 16.15 in
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl necklace. Early 20th Century With a central oval peridot measuring 9mm by 6mm, surrounded ...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ring Watch 18 Karat Diamonds Circa early 1900's working watch ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estimate from the Georgian era over 100 years old ! real 18k gold and real rose cut diamonds Natural Diamonds. Working Watch. the movement was replaced for a new and working (swiss m...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming and rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant, hand painted watercolor of angel carrying a red heart, set under glass in a verre eglomise frame. The beautifully detailed miniatu...
Gilt Metal
Antique Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 46cm / 31gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. 1920 - 1930s century Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace. Metal parts made of gilded / gold filled Silver. All 250 blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut and cluster ...
Garnet, Silver
$2,750
H 2 in L 17.5 in
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Festoon Necklace Flat Cut Garnets Belle Epoque Hearts
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a gorgeous Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Garnet Festoon Necklace in a heart and flower motif of great beauty. The early festoon necklace is set throughout with flat cu...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
1900 Nordic Necklace Gilt Silver Enamels /38.5 /10.5 gr
Located in SE
Old Norwegian Necklace in solid gilt sterling Silver with filigree decorations and Enamel works . Secure the original period push lock. Ca. late 19th - early 20th cent, marked 925, ...
Silver, Gold, Enamel
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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