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Holly Brooch

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls Hand Engraved Holly Wreath Leaf Pin Brooch
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls Hand Engraved Holly Wreath Leaf Pin Brooch

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls Hand Engraved Holly Wreath Leaf Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (6) Genuine Seed Pearls - Round Shape - White Color - 1.70mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.21 Grams Overall Height: 25.44mm (1.00") (approx.) Overal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Mystery-Set Ruby Pont Neuf Huggie Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Mystery-Set Ruby Pont Neuf Huggie Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Mystery-Set Ruby Pont Neuf Huggie Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

this technique is the exquisite double holly leaf brooch, which was presented to Wallis Simpson by the

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1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Boulder Opal Moonstone Gold "Bubble" Brooch

Boulder Opal Moonstone Gold "Bubble" Brooch

By Holly Hamilton

Located in Portland, ME

Handmade Boulder Opal and Blue Moonstone "Bubble" Brooch, 22kt Gold, with Granulation * Each

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Opal, 22k Gold

Renesim 4.26 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum "Holly Blue" Brooch
Renesim 4.26 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum "Holly Blue" Brooch

Renesim 4.26 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum "Holly Blue" Brooch

By Maximilian Hemmerle

Located in Munich, DE

The Holly Blue The body of the Holly Blue features a unique sapphire with a truly captivating

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Miriam Haskell Christmas Holly Brooch
Miriam Haskell Christmas Holly Brooch

Miriam Haskell Christmas Holly Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell holly brooch of signature Russian gilt and ruby glass holly berries, gilt leaves

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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Jade and Coral Holly Brooch
Jade and Coral Holly Brooch

Jade and Coral Holly Brooch

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W 1.38 in L 1.75 in

Jade and Coral Holly Brooch

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, 14k, Vienna, Austria. This naturalistic sprig of holly has jade leaves and coral

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Hardstone Platinum 14K Gold Vintage Holly Brooch
Mid-Century Diamond Hardstone Platinum 14K Gold Vintage Holly Brooch

Mid-Century Diamond Hardstone Platinum 14K Gold Vintage Holly Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a dimensional bushel of holly with nephrite jade leaves Translucent medium green in

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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Miriam Haskell Holly Bell Christmas Brooch
Miriam Haskell Holly Bell Christmas Brooch

Miriam Haskell Holly Bell Christmas Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell holly brooch of signature Russian gilt and ruby pave berries, with hard enameled

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Exceptional Hermès Brooch Holly Branch in Leather RARE
Exceptional Hermès Brooch Holly Branch in Leather RARE

Exceptional Hermès Brooch Holly Branch in Leather RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Super Cute Authentic Hermès Brooch In the shape of a holly branch Holly is considered a lucky

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Holly and Berries Jade Coral and Gold Brooch
Holly and Berries Jade Coral and Gold Brooch

Holly and Berries Jade Coral and Gold Brooch

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, 14k, Vienna, Austria. This realistic sprig of holly has jade leaves and natural coral

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Holly Leaf and Berries Gold Brooch
Art Deco Holly Leaf and Berries Gold Brooch

Art Deco Holly Leaf and Berries Gold Brooch

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1920s, 14k, American. This realistic spray of polished gold holly leaves and cheerful coral

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Holly Leaf Ruby Brooch in Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Holly Leaf Ruby Brooch in Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Holly Leaf Ruby Brooch in Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. holly leaf ruby brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch, circa

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Holly Leaf Ruby Ribbon Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Holly Leaf Ruby Ribbon Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Holly Leaf Ruby Ribbon Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Holly Leaf Ruby Ribbon Pin Brooch Metal: 18k yellow gold

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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Holiday Holly Brooch
Miriam Haskell Holiday Holly Brooch

Miriam Haskell Holiday Holly Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell Holiday Holly Brooch of signature Russian gilt with filigree bow set with ruby

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Holiday  Christmas Holly Brooch
Miriam Haskell Holiday  Christmas Holly Brooch

Miriam Haskell Holiday Christmas Holly Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell Holiday Holly Brooch of signature Russian gilt with filigree bow set with ruby

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co Ruby Yellow Gold Holly Brooch
Tiffany & Co Ruby Yellow Gold Holly Brooch

Tiffany & Co Ruby Yellow Gold Holly Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Tiffany & Co ruby and yellow gold holly leaf brooch circa 1980. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P5040. Scroll

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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

KENZO Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Holly Brooch
KENZO Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Holly Brooch

KENZO Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Holly Brooch

By Kenzo

Located in Nice, FR

KENZO vintage gold tone brooch featuring a holly branch embellished with clear crystals and faux

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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Silver Prickly Holly Leaf Brooch
Vintage Silver Prickly Holly Leaf Brooch

Vintage Silver Prickly Holly Leaf Brooch

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Vintage silver holly leaf prickly brooch. Known for its shiny evergreen leaves and bright red

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Early 20th Century Dutch Brooches

Materials

Silver

Damasco Gallego Taxco Holly Berry & Bells Pin/Brooch
Damasco Gallego Taxco Holly Berry & Bells Pin/Brooch

Damasco Gallego Taxco Holly Berry & Bells Pin/Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Damasco Gallego Taxco Holly Berry & Bells Pin/Brooch. Marked: 925 DG TAXCO STERLING. Measures: 3

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Gilded Holly Christmas Brooch by Trifari, 1970s
Vintage Gilded Holly Christmas Brooch by Trifari, 1970s

Vintage Gilded Holly Christmas Brooch by Trifari, 1970s

By Trifari

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Measures 2.5" wide - Gold plated - By Trifari (signed on verso) - Circa 1970s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Holly Leaf Brooch Pin
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Holly Leaf Brooch Pin

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Holly Leaf Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Zurich, CH

Elegant and charmy Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold holly leaf brooch pin. Masterfully crafted in

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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Colourful Pearl Holly Leaf Pin Brooch
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Colourful Pearl Holly Leaf Pin Brooch

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Colourful Pearl Holly Leaf Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian holly leaf pin brooch crafted in 14K gold and silver. Circa 1890. The piece

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Kramer of New York Signed Christmas Tree Brooch
Kramer of New York Signed Christmas Tree Brooch

Kramer of New York Signed Christmas Tree Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

Kramer of New York Signed Christmas Tree Brooch Enamel Poinsettia & Holly • Gold-Tone Holiday

Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

TIFFANY Holly Brooch
TIFFANY Holly Brooch

TIFFANY Holly Brooch

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H 1.8 in W 1.5 in

TIFFANY Holly Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

“Tiffany & Co” 18k yellow gold holly brooch set with one small cabochon ruby 3mm in diameter. Gross

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Holly and Berries Brooch and Earring Set by Lawrence Vbra
Holly and Berries Brooch and Earring Set by Lawrence Vbra

Holly and Berries Brooch and Earring Set by Lawrence Vbra

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a unique and festive holly and berries brooch and earring set designed by Lawrence Vbra

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Gold Christmas Holly Pin
Tiffany & Co. Gold Christmas Holly Pin

Tiffany & Co. Gold Christmas Holly Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Lovely figural "holly" pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. 18K yellow gold, set with a cabochon

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

18ct Gold and Nephrite with Diamonds Brooch and Earrings Depicting Holly
18ct Gold and Nephrite with Diamonds Brooch and Earrings Depicting Holly

18ct Gold and Nephrite with Diamonds Brooch and Earrings Depicting Holly

Located in London, GB

18ct Gold and Nephrite with Diamonds Brooch and Earrings Depicting Holly. Typical 1950's high

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Vintage 1950s British Arts and Crafts More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

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Diamond, 14k Gold

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Edwardian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Flower Brooch

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

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Chanel Renaissance Quatrefoil Brooch
Chanel Renaissance Quatrefoil Brooch

Chanel Renaissance Quatrefoil Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Chanel renaissance style brooch quatrefoil in form of turquoise pate de verre and multiple pearls. This style of brooch was one of Chanel's "Fords" of bijoux fantasie made by Goossen...

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Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pinkish Red Color - 0.14ctw (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Round Brilliant & Old European ...

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Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Sea Serpent Belt
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By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Haute Couture Belt. Designed as a series of swag chains with emerald poured glass stations. Classically Baroque in the Chanel idiom with sea serpent mo...

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By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

When Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was at her peak during the ArtDeco period as a Parisian couture designer in the early 1930s and working closely with her favorite jewelry parurier Fulco ...

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Located in Riverdale, NY

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$14,750

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By Robert Goossens for Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

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By Elsa Schiaparelli

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By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

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W 0.69 in D 0.31 in L 1.69 in

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Holly Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the holly brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Gilt Metal, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 27 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect holly brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing holly brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Miriam Haskell, Tiffany & Co. and Chanel each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A holly brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 Coral versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a holly brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Holly Brooch?

The price for a holly brooch starts at $145 and tops out at $6,863 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,473.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.