Elegant Diamond and Gold Wave Brooch
Located in New York, NY
this handmade 14k gold brooch. Hand twisted wires are used to give texture to the dimensional wave
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Elegant Diamond and Gold Wave Brooch
Located in New York, NY
this handmade 14k gold brooch. Hand twisted wires are used to give texture to the dimensional wave
Diamond, 14k Gold
Miriam Haskell Aurora Crystal Cascade Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell cascading waterfall brooch of hand sewn faceted aurora crystals and crystal seed
Crystal, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian 12k Hand-Carved Cameo Pendant Brooch is a graceful and versatile piece of
Edwardian 15ct Gold Grouse Brooch, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A rare find, this beautiful brooch was hand made in the likeness of a grouse during the Edwardian
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.53 in D 0.18 in L 1.8 in
Carved Jade Brooch Midcentury Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
. It is most likely of American origin. This lovely entirely hand-made brooch ships with a certificate
Jade
Victorian 1.88ct Diamond Brooch, c.1860s
Located in London, GB
A marvellous period piece, this hand crafted brooch dates to the reign of Queen Victoria. At its
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch. Hand carved in green end of day marbleized bakelite
Brass
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co sapphire hand textured brooch. 7 blue round sapphires set in 18k yellow gold flowers
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Louis Rousselet Triple Flower Head Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet triple flower head brooch of signature hand made and hand wired nacre button
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Milk Glass Flower Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Charming Miriam Haskell Milk Glass Flower brooch with hand sewn seed bead detailing. Milk glass
Gilt Metal
Mid-Victorian Yellow Gold & Garnet Brooch Circa 1875
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
brooch features hand-crafted entwined pillowed ribbons with granulation and ornate hand-engraving. A
Rhodolite, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Gold Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Fly Pin Brooch; Hand crafted in 14k with Cabochon-Emerald Body and Diamond set Wings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1920s Germany Sterling Silver Pin Wheel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Eye-catching Art Deco brooch Hand-made in Germany circa 1920s. Constructed in solid sterling silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Pearl, Diamond & Sapphire Trident Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
, natural pearls and a blue sapphire. The frame of the brooch has been hand crafted from 14 karat yellow and
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Czechoslovakian Faux Garnet Camellia Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Czechoslovakian faux garnet and citrine camellia layered clip brooch. Hand set in gilt metal in 3
Gilt Metal
Ruby Diamond Quartz Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand carved leaf brooch with Ruby stem and one round accent diamond. Circa 1970. 17 custom Emerald
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Wendy Gell Jeweled Floral Assemblage Brooch
By Wendy Gell
Located in New York, NY
Large Wendy Gell jeweled Dresden porcelain and hand carved shell floral brooch from the 1980's
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Italian Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautifully made Italian flower brooch with intricate hand painted enamel. Accenting the piece
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Victorian Pearl Memorial Brooch Circa 1850s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A superb Victorian memorial brooch featuring a sealed locket of mother-of-pearl dressed with hand
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
29.3 Carat Jade Butterfly Diamond Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold & sterling silver, this stunning brooch is hand set in 29.3 carats Jade, .06
Diamond, Jade, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Just the right size for day or evening, this unique oval brooch is hand made in platinum, with
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire Heart and Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Blue Sapphire Heart and Diamond Vintage Brooch. Hand set with
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Déco Platinum Diamond Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable Art Déco platinum, diamond and ruby bird brooch. Hand crafted in platinum, this whimsical
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 14K Floral Cameo Round Brooch/Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
Dated from the 1940s, this beautiful 14k gold, hand carved shell cameo brooch features an exquisite
GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian
Located in Northampton, MA
feather. This brooch was entirely hand-fabricated including the clasp on the back. The brooch has been
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Mauve Poppy Flower
By Francoise Montague
Located in Atlanta, GA
Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a poppy flower with textured
Vintage French 18k Gold Diamond Brooch 2.90 Carats
Located in Monaco, MC
craftsmanship in your hand. The brooch bears French assay and goldsmith marks, providing documented proof of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Lemon Poppy Flower
By Francoise Montague
Located in Atlanta, GA
Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a poppy flower with textured
High Relief Georgian Diamond Amethyst Cameo Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
the early 1700’s and the early 1800’s, this brooch has been hand made in silver and 18K yellow gold
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Enamel Trembler Calla Lilly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Trembler Calla Lilly Brooch hand enameled in the manner of Alfred Philippe for Trifari. Of
Base Metal, Enamel
Antique 4.02 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
finely hand-crafted antique brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Brooch Large Artist & Year unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning brooch, made by hand in platinum with old cut diamonds VS clarity and F color. Very unique
Diamond, Platinum
Miriam Haskell Leaf and Pearl Tassel Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
pearls create a tiered tassel which is suspended from a gilt leaf brooch decorated with hand sewn
Gilt Metal
Victorian 2.60ct Diamond Spray Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous floral spray brooch was hand made in the 1880s. The precious flower is set with a
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Enamel and 22k Yellow Gold Miniature Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
quality set with an impressive hand painted enamel panel. The brooch is a superior gauge of gold and is in
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Louis Rousselet Turquoise and Opal Bouquet Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet flower bouquet brooch of signature hand made and hand wired crystal petals, leaves
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Herve Van Der Straeten Gilded Leaf Brooch
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Herve Van Der Straeten Large Gilded Leaf Brooch in hand hammered brass. Hand cut metal comes alive
Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Rectangular Diamond French Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Rectangular Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Bakelite Rare Mixed Fruit Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bakelite rare mixed fruit brooch. The hand carved fruits are applied onto an oval of
18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Tulip Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold, a stunning brooch hand set in 1.57 carats ruby and 3.29 carats of sparkling
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Oversized Skonvirke Brooch, Amber and Green Onyx
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Skonvirke Brooch of silver, amber and green Onyx. Exquisite hand made silver brooch from
Amber, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold This Mid-century brooch features a hand-carved
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Butterfly Jade Diamond Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14K gold, this stunning brooch is hand set in 13.81 carats Jade and 2.47 carats of
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Francoise Montague Paris Resin Brooch Orange Poppy Flower
By Francoise Montague
Located in Atlanta, GA
Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a poppy flower with textured
Carved Coral 18 Karat Gold Diamond Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold, a stunning brooch hand set in 9.39 carats carved coral and 1.73 carats of
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Victorian Garnet Enamel Engraved Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Finely Detailed Rare Vintage Victorian Garnet and Enamel Engraved Gold Brooch
Garnet, Gold, Enamel
Natural Pearl Rose Gold Sea Captains Wife Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Indulge in timeless elegance with this 1790's navette shaped brooch of a hand painted woman looking
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Miriam Haskell Multi Crystal and Faux Pearl Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Multi Crystal and Faux Pearl Brooch from the 1940's. Silvertone filigree hand
Silver Plate
Vintage 15tcw Amethyst Gold FLY Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
. Measuring approx 1.4" l x 1.7" w x 0.5" h . Hand crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold mounting. This brooch
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Natural Pearl and Natural Sapphire Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Unique Victorian Natural Pearl and Natural Sapphire Gold Vintage Brooch Pin. Hand
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Aqua Green Giant Flower
By Francoise Montague
Located in Atlanta, GA
Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a giant flower with textured
Jugendstil Silver Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Jugendstil Brooch in silver; hand hammered center, embossed floras and ovals border
Sterling Silver
White and blackened Gold, diamond and sapphire jellyfish brooch
Located in New York, NY
in art than here? A brooch to end all marine brooches. Hand delivery, same day if I am in town, to
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Platinum Handmade Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Hand Made Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls Pearls: 8 beautiful natural pearls with a
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Carved Female Cameo Shell Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage estate 10K yellow gold brooch showcases a hand-carved oval shell cameo, featuring a
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 6.00ct Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
it’s centrepiece. The arrow shaped brooch has been hand crafted from 18 carat yellow gold, on a pin
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Migeon and Migeon Paris Extra-Long Orange Resin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning artisan studio hand-crafted modernist resin brooch was created by French designers
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.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.