18k Yellow gold stick pin - Griffin brooch - Antique French Dragon cravat pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning 18 carat gold Victorian dragon pin. This dragon / Eagle / Griffin is very
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Theodore B. Starr Rose Cut Diamond Griffin Stick Pin
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Theodore B. Starr Rose Cut Diamond Griffin Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Griffin Holding a Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand crafted Victorian French Vintage Brooch Pin featuring a Griffin holding an
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,498
W 0.63 in D 0.24 in L 3 in
ENGLAND 1890 Neo Gothic Stick Pin With Griffin In 18Kt Gold With Euro Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic stick with a Griffin. Beautiful stick tie-pin created in England in the
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
French Griffin Rose Cut Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Middleton, WI
Fabulously detailed both front and back, this circa 1890 French Griffin brooch looks like it might
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Griffin Pin
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Displaying power and magesty this outsanding representation of the mythical creature has beautiful detail and a rich patina, watch hook on the reverse.
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Griffin Pin by Kenneth Jay Lane
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Desert, CA
griffin was considered a symbol of divine power and a guardian of the divine. Both sides of the pin have
Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique Griffin Pin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique brooch (circa 1890–1900) features a finely detailed griffin rendered in rich 14k gold
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Griffin Pin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Griffin Brooch in 14k Gold with Gem Accents (c. 1910) A powerful symbol of protection and
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Chimera Griffin Dragon Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in London, GB
This stunning brooch is from the Art Nouveau era. It features a chimera / griffin holding a diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Opal Pearl Winged Griffin Crown Brooch Watch Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a pair of conjoined winged griffins with a crown in the middle Griffins
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Griffin Stickpin
Located in Great Neck, NY
pin is a griffin holding a diamond and a natural pearl. It is in great condition with no damage and
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Signed Trifari Griffin Enamel and Rhinestone Brooch Pin
By Trifari
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Rare Signed Trifari Griffin Enamel and Rhinestone Brooch; circa: 1997. Measuring approx
Victorian 14 Karat Gold, Diamond and Peridot Griffin Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
form of the pin is that of two intertwined griffins which create a heart shape. A beautiful piece of
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Griffin Brooch/Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This guys got attitude! Winged griffin pin that also has two bales in the back for a chain. There
Antique Griffin and Sword Pin, Probably Riker Bros.
Located in Prairie Village, KS
Griffins- winged serpents with the head of an eagle - have been popular motifs in jewelry for
Greco-Roman Griffin Brooch Pin with Diamonds and Emeralds in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
) 12.44 mm (thickness) Hallmark: Italian Markings (interior of pin)
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Griffin Pin by Schiaparelli
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in santa monica, CA
A beautiful example of one of the many whimsical creatures created bySchaparelli
working with some of the great artists of the day such as Schlumberger,Dali,Cocteau.
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1930s J.E. Caldwell Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Griffin Watch Pin with Watch
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 18k elegant and very collectible J.E. Caldwell griffin lapel watch pin with matching watch is
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 18.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, clear, light-ish green 13 x 17 mm oval tourmaline is held in an ultimately simple organic hammered setting and shank in this classic look. This is a luminous, and juicy...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Stackable Half Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine half eternity band ring in 18K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The half circular shape represe...
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Sold|$9,950
W 0.63 in L 3.15 in
Cartier 1930 Art Deco Enameled Jabot In 18kt Gold With Diamonds And Turquoises
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A jabot pin designed by Cartier. Fantastic jabot brooch, created during the art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1930. This rare colorful piece has been craf...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
1950s French Ruby Emerald Chrysoprase Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely retro brooch, it represents a bird of paradise, the feathers being set with alternating rubies and emeralds, the belly a...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,141Sale Price|36% Off
Art Deco 1920s Platinum Coral and Transitional Cut Diamond Jabot Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco platinum, coral, and diamond brooch, comprising two marquise shaped coral cabochons, and fourteen diamonds, set in platinum, with a platinum pin. This striking brooch r...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
Victorian 274.91 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Rivière Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, impressive antique Victorian 274.91 carat amethyst and 18 karat yellow gold rivière necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive a...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
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Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
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