Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Angel Harp Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully unique brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Featured in Harper's Bazaar Yellow Gold Amethyst Sculptural Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with frosted dusty amethyst. The collection was
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,495
H 0.42 in W 1.62 in L 2.21 in
Antique Yellow Gold Orpheus Playing Harp for Mermaids Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique cameo brooch is set in a simple yet elegant yellow gold bezel, highlighting the
Yellow Gold
$3,290
H 0.49 in W 2.01 in L 2.28 in
Antique 19k Yellow Gold Saul Playing Harp With Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “Saul Playing Harp with Cupid.” The finely
Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lyre Harp Gold Crystals Openwork Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Elegant Large Lyre Harp Whole Crystals Openwork Music Elegant
Gold Plate
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.32 in W 1.78 in D 0.25 in
Large Figural Shell Cameo of Nude Woman Playing the Harp with Cupid Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large 1950s Victorian revival shell cameo featuring a beautiful topless woman playing the harp with
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hattie Carnegie Devil with Jeweled Harp
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Charming Hattie Carnegie Mischievious Devil playing Jeweled Harp Strings brooch from the Art Deco
Gilt Metal
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Harp-shaped Locket with Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Harp-shaped Locket with Rose-cut Diamonds c.1900
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,616Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.37 in D 0.6 in L 0.99 in
Vintage 1940 old cut diamond Brooche Harp Design totaling 6.5 ct diamonds
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
plenty. A true masterpiece from a bygone era, this vintage 1900´s diamond harp/ cornucopia brooch is a
Diamond, White Gold
$22,385
W 2.37 in D 0.6 in L 0.99 in
Vintage 1940´s old cut diamond Brooche-Pin Harp Design totaling 8ct diamonds
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage 1940´s old cut diamond Brooche Harp Design aprox 8ct diamonds. Beautifully made and with a
Diamond, White Gold
Contemporary Sterling Silver Fig Brooch with Amethyst by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
while appearing darker in indoor lighting. Featured in Vogue UA and Harper's Bazaar UA, this brooch is
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Mediterranean Brooch Fig Garden with Amethyst by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
Harper's Bazaar UA publications, this brooch has garnered attention. The matching earrings from this
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
outstanding occassions, with beautiful old cut diamonds in a Harp design that make the jewels emotion with a
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Harp Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A wonderful antique Victorian Scottish harp brooch C. 1860, set with lovely Agates cut to fit the
Agate, Silver
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Harp Limited Edition Novelty Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Harp Limited Edition Novelty Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.40 inches (11.2
William Harper Enamel Gold Brooch
By William Harper
Located in New York, NY
An artist designed brooch by American sculptor, William Harper. Titled "The Lotus" the six inch
Opal, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
William Harper Enamel Gold Brooch
By William Harper
Located in New York, NY
A abstract profile shaped brooch designed by American sculptor, William Harper. Titled "The Lotus
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
WILLIAM HARPER Gold and Enamel Brooch (1980's)
By William Harper
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful brooch by contemporary sculptor and jeweler, William Harper. The abstract enamel
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, 14k Gold
Late 1950s Christian Dior Brown Mink Hat with Silk Bow Detail
By Christian Dior
Located in London, UK
Audrey Hepburn for Harper's Bazaar with a flower brooch (see photograph.) It is also reminiscent of
Vintage Costume Jewelry Harp Brooch with Rhinestone
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Costume Jewelry Harp Brooch with Rhinestone This is in great condition large brooch
French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Griffin and Harp Brooch
Located in Toronto, ON
French Griffin and Harp Ruby, Diamond, Pearl and 18K (tested) Brooch, C.1890. The winged griffin
William Harper Brooch
By William Harper
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare abstract gold brooch designed by William Harper with abstract cloisonne design. With mixed
Pearl, Gold, Mixed Metal, Enamel
Mythical 19th Century Griffin and Lyre Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Gold Brooch, French
Located in Toronto, ON
griffin and harp brooch set in silver and 18K Gold (tested). The tongue protruding griffin set with 43
Diamond
Ruser 14 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Diamond Cherub Harp Pin Brooch
By William Ruser
Located in New York, NY
Retro circa 1940s Ruser 14k gold brooch, depicting a Cherub playing harp, decorated with sapphire
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lyre Harp Crystals Openwork Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lyre Harp Crystals Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone Very good
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lyre Harp Crystals Openwork Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Elegant Large Lyre Harp Whole Crystals Openwork Music Elegant
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lyre Harp Crystals Openwork Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very rare. All stones are attached. Not any colour loss. Signed on the back Yves Saint Laurent, Made in France. Size: approx. 6.0* 3.9 cm. Weight: Approx. 25 ...
Gold Plate
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1 in D 0.2 in
Mythical 19th Century French Griffin Lyre Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
French Griffin and Harp ruby, diamond, pearl and 18-karat (tested) brooch, circa 1890. The winged
Gold
Sold
H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Antique Gold Sterling Silver Irish Harp Celtic Shamrock Horseshoe Brooch 1892
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish example of a Lady’s well cast Sterling Silver antique pin Brooch of medium size made during
Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Harp Brooch
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Harp Brooch Harps were widely used in the ancient Mediterranean
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruser Angel Harp Diamond Enamel Brooch, circa 1950
By William Ruser
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruser angel with harp brooch. Diamond top and reddish brown enamel. During the 1950's and 1960's at
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Bog Oak Irish Harp Pin Brooch "Ireland Forever"
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Bog oak Irish harp pin brooch, Ireland Forever motto, Erin Go Bragh. With a carved design
Sold
H 2.21 in W 1.78 in
Brooks Harp Christmas Tree Pin Brooch with Prong Set Multicolor Crystals in Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Christmas tree brooch in gold finish. The perfect festive accessory! The wired tree is
Crystal
WILLIAM HARPER Enamel Gold 'Sapphire' Brooch
By William Harper
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
William Harper 18karat gold and enamel brooch titled "Sapphire". This brooch was made in 1980 and
Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
WILLIAM HARPER The Second Fictious Barbarian Brooch
By William Harper
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
William Harper sculptural brooch titled "The Second Fictious Barbarian" dated 1989. This brooch is
Quartz, Opal, Amber, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
WILLIAM HARPER "PentimentiV's The Second..." Enamel Gold Brooch
By William Harper
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
William Harper "PentimentiV The Second H... " brooch is of grand scale,crafted in 18 karat gold
Cultured Pearl, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace and Chandelier Earrings Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond necklace and earrings set features a total of 174.55 carats of oval cut and drop shape faceted Ceylon sapphires of homogeneous splendid color and crysta...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch with Enamel, Dia..41CT and Pearl
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive wor...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
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
Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring. The ring is engraved with two wrestling Erotes. When Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love,...
$10,465Sale Price|30% Off
A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique silver topped yellow gold brooch and pendant centering a gem quality natural approximately 22 ct. Siberian amethyst in a fancy octagonal shape. This stone, prong set, has an ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
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
Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 20K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 3.39 Carats Color/Clarity: Q to R / VVS2 GIA Report Number: 6233854...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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
Antique Angel Skin Coral Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Clothes, and especially jewelry, affect our mood. By wearing an antique coral necklace and white pants, you agree in advance that today is not the time to worry about anything. Thi...
Coral, 10k Gold
Antique Gold Vermeil "Provincial Young Couple" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This charming antique shell cameo brooch depicts a provincial young couple in a tender pastoral scene. Finely hand-carved and set in a warm gold vermeil frame, the piece captures the...
Antique 1880s Russian Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Rare antique imperial russian era 1850s 14k gold large brooch centered with carnelian carved cameo brooch made in st petersburg city 1850s (messures 5cm hall marked 56 imperial russi...
Important Old Mine Cut Heart Locket Pendant and Diamond Necklace, Certified
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A piece of history. This very important necklace we bought from a major auction house over 10 years ago. We sold the original old mine cut necklace. The buyer was only interested in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fabergé Délices D’Été Collection Diamond Sapphire Black Opal Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in Genève, GE
Fabergé workmaster collections, capsule collections and jewellery suites each tell a story inspired by Fabergé’s rich legacy - masterpieces possessing the modernity, refinement and t...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
Mikimoto Tanzanite, Diamond & Pearl Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in La Jolla, CA
Mikimoto Tanzanite, Diamond & Pearl Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold Pearl and Tanzanite Choker by Mikimoto features a natural Cushion shaped Tanzanite weighing 30 carats estimate...
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k 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.
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.