Vintage Cherub Holding a Dove Pearl and Sapphire Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
A Vintage Fine Estate piece featuring a Gold Cherub Brooch Hand set with a Pearl and Sapphire. Hand0-crafted in 14K Yellow Gold.
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Enamel School Girl Brooch with Satchel, Figural Pin
Located in Milford, DE
Crafted from enamel and brass tone metal, the brooch showcases delightful hand-painted details.
Victorian Revival Seed Pearl and Diamond Antique Gold Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian Revival Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pin. Hand set with Seed pearls and 0.03 Carat Diamond.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Gemstone Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Gold BEE Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
A Wonderful Multi Gemstone Brooch. Securely Hand set with 2.75tcw Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires set in Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold.
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Brooch Art Déco Style Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
They have not been treated in any way to enhance their natural color and beautiful luster. The sophisticated brooch was entirely hand made in 18 carat white gold by gran maestro Pasq...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Pavé Set Turquoise & Seed Pearl Flower Brooch - Germany - Circa 1850
Located in Chatham, CA
Victorian pavé set natural Persian turquoise and seed pearl flower brooch - beautiful hand made quality - featuring 48 round bead set turquoise gemstones to form the petals and 8 bea...
Pearl, Turquoise, Metal
Modern Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fern Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Total weight of the jewel : 7,5 g approximately. Second-hand modern gold pearl brooch - Very good condition - Very little wear - Fully inspected, cleaned and repolished - Sold with c...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Apple-Juice Bakelite Brooch or DressClip with Floral Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb hand-made Bakelite brooch dress clip features a floral design with a deeply carved and dimensional shape.
Vintage Victorian Blue Enamel Gold Knot Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
A Finely Detailed Vintage Victorian Blue Enamel Gold Knot Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Opals and Diamond 2-Tone Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Opals and Diamond Butterfly Vintage Brooch Pin. Securely Hand set with Opals, weighing approx. 5tcw and accented with Diamonds, approx. 2.00tcw.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.50ct Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
The intricate design is further enhanced by black enamel work, encircling the ruby and forming a striking outer rim. This stunning brooch has been hand crafted in 18 carat yellow go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Jade, Ruby and Pearl Gold Bumble Bee Bug Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Gemstone Gold Bumble Bee Brooch. Hand set with Jade, Ruby and Pearl. Hand crafted 14K Gold Gold mounting.
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold and Blackened Silver Zodiac Brooch/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The Pisces motifs mounted in 18 carat yellow gold and blackened silver in hand-hammered brooch/pendant. Length 6.4cm Weight:30,55gr.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dragonfly Abalone Mother of Pearl 18k White Gold Brooch Pin (Pendant)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent DRAGONFLY BROOCH PIN (Pendant) Hand made with brilliant colors of Abalone mother of pearl Solid 18K White Gold approx 8.70 grams Natural Diamonds approx 0.31 carat G-VS H...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Gold Sword Brooch Pin with Chain Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique Vintage Diamond Gold Sword Brooch w/Chain. Hand set with .50tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds and Hand-crafted in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Myanmar Jadeite Jade Crane Brooch, Symbol of Longevity
Located in Kowloon, HK
Unlock the beauty of nature with our exquisite hand-crafted jadeite brooch, designed by us to be simply one-of-a-kind.
Jade, 18k Gold
Antique Guilloche Enamel Portrait Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Depicting the elegance and grace of a fine lady of the late 1800, this romantic French antique portrait brooch is skillfully hand painted and crafted guilloche enamel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Beautiful and Timeless Openwork Antique 1910 Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Length: 5 cm Beautifully hand crafted platinum Diamond Brooch combines classic Edwardian style with the symmetry of Art Deco.
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Interlocking Crecent Hammered Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage scrolled crecent motif brooch by David Webb. The brooch in hand-hammered 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Pearl Gold Crown Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Diamond and Pearl Gold Crown Brooch. Hand set with securely nestled Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.20tcw.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous Dragonfly Brooch Sliver Gold, Ruby, Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely stunning details on this large handmade Art Nouveau style dragonfly pin /brooch featuring hand painted enamel wings with rose cut diamond boarder .
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage Gold Duck with Diamond Eye Brooch Pin Modernist Style Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Gold Duck with Hand set .03ct Diamond Eye Brooch. Measuring approx. 1.75” h x 0.9” w.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Feldspar Assemblage Fob Brooch. "Stanhope "View of Niagara Falls"
By Leslie Chin x Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Composed of different Victorian elements of feldspar mineral, opaline glass in gold filled metal. This dangling fob brooch holds a hand carved feldspar barrel charm with a tiny image...
Gilt Metal
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Modern Transformer Sculptural Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The diamonds and cabochon drop enhance this effect, adding delicate blinks to the overall design. Each brooch is custom hand made, and you can contact the artist to request this pie...
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Mid Century Modern Pink Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Pink Sapphire and Diamond Flower 1960s Mid Century Modern Statement Brooch. Hand set with 12tcw Pink Sapphire and 1.36tcw Diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
1960s Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Platinum Birds Nest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully hand-crafted this unique brooch worked in platinum depicts a pair of birds in a birds nest.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Transformer Modern Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The cabochon amethyst can be exchanged for other gem drops, and the brooch is custom hand-made. The design of the petals adds extra highlights to the gold, creating a brighter play ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage French Victorian Diamond and Pearl Silver on Gold Ribbon Pendant Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Approx. size of brooch pendant: 1.77” l x 1.50” w. Hand crafted in Silver on Gold craftsmanship.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
18kt White and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with 0.90ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very fine and elegant hand crafted brooch. Every leaf is hand carved. exceptional quality.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.6 Carat Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Wild Boar Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's mid-century 18k yellow gold wild boar brooch. Life like hand textured design with tow pink sapphire eyes and one round brilliant cut diamond approximately .6cts mounted by one...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Rare Antique Italian Carved Coral Brooch of the Goddess Hebe
Located in London, England
It has two conical pendants and a hand suspended from the brooch, with coral swags between.
18k Gold
Retro Flower Spray 1.20 Ct. Diamond Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
A unique example of Retro Diamond Flower brooch, hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, marked Designed as marvellous flower leaf spray nature inspired, artful made in a realistic tridime...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.48 Carat Ruby and 2.92 Carat Diamond Platinum Flower Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The high color graded diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The finely hand-crafted ruby flower brooch is a superior gauge of platinum and is in exceptional condition.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 6.09 Carat Diamond and 10k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Such original, antique hand-crafted brooches crafted with a combination of diamonds and metals to create a complimenting contrast are becoming more difficult to locate.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The diamonds bring delicate blinks to the piece. This brooch is custom hand-made. You can contact the artist to order it in white, rose, or black gold, and choose a different gemsto...
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Vintage Designer Signed HENRY DANKNER Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch Pin
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Designer Signed HENRY DANKNER Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch Pin Simply Beautiful! Vintage Designer Oscar Worthy Signed Designer HENRY DANKNER Dragonfly 2-Tone Gold Brooch, Ha...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Revival Diamond and Enamel Gold Vintage 1960s Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Revival Rectangular Diamond and Enamel Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted in 14K White Gold and Hand set with Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.50tw.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Rectangular Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Rectangular Diamond and 0.75tcw Calibrated Sapphire Platinum Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted in Platinum and Hand set with Center OEC Diamond weighi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Flower Sentimental Brooch Engraved Initials Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming and unusual brooch was hand crafted in the 1st half of the 19th century.
Silver
Victorian Diamond Brooch – Silver Topped 18K Gold – Old European & Rose Diamonds
Located in Victoria, BC
The brooch is hand assembled in 18K yellow gold with a silver top, a typical period technique used to enhance the visual whiteness of diamonds prior to the widespread use of platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Jadeite, Diamond, Ruby, and Onyx Platinum Brooch Circa 1915
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Ten extremely lively rubies are calibre cut and channel set parallel to six brilliant Old European Cut diamonds in a row, accenting the center 0.34 carat Old European Cut diamond in ...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond Bicycle Articulating Wheels and Pedal Platinum Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Featuring a Diamond Bicycle with Articulating Wheels and Pedal Platinum Brooch. Hand set with .80tcw RBC Diamond and Hand crafted in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Italian Angel Skin Coral Bacchante Mask Brooch in 15k Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional antique hand-carved angel skin coral brooch depicting a classical Bacchante mask framed by flowing grapevines and sculptural leaves, rendered in beautifully graduated ...
Signed Designer Cooper Gold Frog Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
By Jeff Cooper
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Designer Signed Awesome Frog with Ruby Eyes Brooch. Hand crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Signed and marked: "COOPER 18K".
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Basket Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
All colored gems are of fiery color and crystalline texture. The exquisite brooch is entirely hand made in 18 carat white and yellow gold by maestro Franco Napolitano in our own wo...
White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
Tremblant Flower Brooch Diamonds Colored Stones Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl is untreated: its natural color and luster have not been enhanced in any way. The brooch was entirely hand made with sophisticated know how in our own workshop i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...
Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Gold Donkey Jackass Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Featuring a highly detailed Diamond and Sapphire Gold Donkey Jackass Vintage Brooch Pin. Hand set with .15tcw Diamonds and .16tcw Sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Diamond and Red Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pendant. Hand set with Pave Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.60tcw and accented by Rubies, approx. 0.50tcw.
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage Mexico Sterling Silver Flower Arrow Brooch Pin 925 5.6g TS-77
Located in Addison, TX
Handcrafted from solid sterling silver, this brooch showcases intricate hand-stamped decoration surrounding a central flower motif.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Emerald Diamond and Agate Gold Dragonfly Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Emerald Diamond and Agate Gold Dragonfly Vintage Brooch Pin. Hand set with a 1.25 Carat Emerald, .18tcw Diamonds and Agate.
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Ruby Seed-Pearl Enamel Royal Crown Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and elegant brooch from the 1960’s depicting a royal crown. Studded with round brilliant cut diamonds, vivid red rubies, natural pearls and finished with hand painted green en...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Artist Sharon Seggi Bronze and Sterling Silver Brooch Fashion Figurine
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite metal brooch hand-crafted by the highly talented American artist Sharon Seggi, elegantly showcases the artistic flair of the 1980s era.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Enamel Garnet 0.10 Carat Diamond Pearl and 12k Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The interior of the box cover bears the retailer's mark 'Russell’s Ltd, Est 1745, 10 Exchange St Manchester, 18 Church St Liverpool'. This stunning hand-crafted brooch is one of the...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Coral Flower Leaf Large Spray Brooch 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This quite outstanding mid century brooch is an unique made during the 50’s Fantastic Nature inspired bunch of flower brooch, realistically hand carved for both gold and Coral, can b...
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Ornate Engraved Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian sterling silver hand engraved brooch in an ornate design. The brooch features a lovely scroll pattern gilded in rose gold.
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed High Quality Antique Diamond Gold and Silver Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted rectangular open floral design Silver top and Gold base.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Opal butterfly brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
An incredible mix of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and opals encrust this hand crafted butterfly brooch from the Victorian era.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Opal Demantoid Garnet Diamond and Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch 1886
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning hand-crafted brooch clip is one of the finest of its type you could hope to acquire; the functional sprung-hinged wing fastening indicates the high quality of the piece.
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Miriam Haskell Shells RussianGilt Filagree BrassFlora WoodLeaf Clip Brooch 1930s
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
The shells conceal the perforated metal plate through which the decorative pieces were wired by hand. Characteristic of 1930s brooches whose beads required wiring, an additional smoo...
Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
BROOCH-Gold Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl, Diamond, and Emerald Turtle in 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An enchanting example of mid-century animalier fine jewelry, this whimsical turtle brooch is beautifully hand-sculpted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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.
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