Fisherman Gold Side Profile inspired by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
This gold-toned brooch is inspired by the work of the French poet Jean Cocteau, known for simple but expressive drawings.
Base Metal
Gold Side Profile of Fisherman inspired by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
This gold-toned brooch is inspired by the work of the French poet Jean Cocteau, known for simple but expressive drawings.
Base Metal
Sterling Silver Jean Cocteau Intaglio Garnet Brooch, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver brooch carved with Jean Cocteau intaglio, made from sterling silver.
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Jean Cocteau Orpheus Brooch
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN COCTEAU gold tone and enamel Orpheus brooch.
Comité Jean Cocteau, A. Madeline and Flammarion 1997 Vintage Cat Brooch
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Wilmslow, England
This whimsical brooch is a 1997 Flammarion edition piece depicting a Jean Cocteau cat illustration, produced in collaboration with the Comité Jean Cocteau and Anne Madeline.
Metal
Vintage 19997 JEAN COCTEAU Cat Brooch
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 19997 JEAN COCTEAU Cat Brooch From Jean Cocteau's painting "Cat" (1959).
Jean Cocteau (After) Gold Toned Moon Profiles Brooch Pendant
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN COCTEAU (after) gold toned brooch/pendant featuring crescent moons and profiles.
After Jean Cocteau Gold Toned Moon Profiles Brooch Pendant
Located in Nice, FR
After JEAN COCTEAU gold toned brooch/pendant featuring crescent moons and profiles.
Jean Cocteau Pendant/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A pendant/brooch by Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), a leading figure in the French avant garde of the 20th century.
22k Gold
Jean Cocteau Brooch
Located in Kent, GB
Large Art Deco Brooch by Jean Cocteau. Probably Bakelite or Celluloid, circa 1930s-1940s.
Bakelite
Jean Cocteau Rare Vintage Eagle Brooch Collector 1997
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Verviers, Région Wallonne
Jean Cocteau 1997 rare vintage eagle brooch collector: Surrealist eagle with 2 heads, gold plated metal and emerald color enamel Signature: Comité Jean Cocteau Flammarion Dimensions...
Gold Plate
1950s Jean Cocteau Gold "Aquarius" Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold clip brooch of "Aquarius" pouring water by French artist, Jean Cocteau (1889-1963).
18k Gold
Sold
W 1.19 in L 2.37 in
Broche poisson Jean Cocteau en bronze doré comité Cocteau Madeline Flammarion
Located in TOUTAINVILLE, FR
Broche poisson de Jean Cocteau produite par le Comité Jean Cocteau en 1997 . Elle est réalisée en métal doré et émail bleu . Très bon état . Dimensions : Hauteur : 6 cm Largeur : ...
Gold Plate, Bronze
Kieselstein-Cord Man in the Moon Brooch in 18 Karat
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Wailea, HI
Kieselstein-Cord Man in The Moon Brooch in 18k The Pictures Say it All!
18k Gold
$158Sale Price|20% Off
Mixed Metal Celestial Woman Figural Brooch By Ultra Craft, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2.75" x 1.5" - Gunmetal and gold tone - Crinkle textured gilt moon, stars and heart - By Ultra Craft (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Good ...
1963 Georges Braque Gold "Alphée" Brooch
By Georges Braque
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 18K gold Brooch called Alphée by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism. It is Signed 'Bijoux de Braque' and numbered 2/75, from the first edition created by Heger de L...
18k Gold
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.2 in W 1.22 in D 0.32 in
TOD PARDON 1993 "The Procurer" Inlaid Brooch In 14Kt Gold & Sterling Silver
By Tod Pardon
Located in Miami, FL
An sculptural brooch designed by Tod Pardon. This is an sculptural brooch created by the artist Tod Pardon, back in the 1993. The rare elusive piece of arts has been crafted with ab...
Agate, Garnet, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silv...
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. The brooch features a tall, femal...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Line Vautrin Talosel and Mirrors Brooch St Hubert Model
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Line Vautrin Talosel Cornucopia Brooch An exceptional creation by the legendary artist Line Vautrin, this Talosel brooch embodies both artistry and innovation. Designed in the form o...
Gilt Metal
Edouard Rambaud Gilded Metal Large Modernist Brooch
By Edouard Rambaud
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning giant brooch created by French designer Edouard Rambaud, Paris. The piece features a carved and see-through design with a gilt metal textured with a satin finishing. The b...
Gilt Metal
French Bronze Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch in sculptural form called Le Char de la lune (The Chariot of the Moon) circa 1945-1955 by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). A long pin on the back and...
Bronze
Patricia Locke Gold Plated Sculptural Brooch, 1990's
Located in North Miami, FL
This sculptural abstract gold plated brooch/ pin by Patricia Locke is from the late 90's. It has a greart design on it of forms of circles and lines. It can be worn either vertically...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold-Tone Abstract Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold‑tone abstract dangle brooch/pendant featuring a clear purple glass cabochon and nude‑tone patina accents. This brooch/pendant perfectly reflects the c...
Gilt Metal
Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Line Vautrin modele "Jonas". Large and unusual Line Vautrin Clip of gilded bronze. A figure stands over a cascading ribbon form motif which resembles an open mouth whale/animal? Clip...
Bronze, Gilt Metal
French Art Bronze Brooch St Eloi by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare bronze brooch St Eloi by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin ((French, 1913–1997) circa 1946. Brilliantly designed in the shape of horseshoe with the saint spreading his arms ho...
Bronze
Karl Lagerfeld Huge Gilded Gold Brooch and Pendant
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld's huge gilded gold brooch and pendant can be worn either way. Measurements are 4 1/2" in width, 2 3/8" in height and 3/8" in depth.
Unusual Marcel Boucher Genie Clip
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Charming Marcel Boucher Genie Clip. Unusual clip with a smiling genie with hair made from gilt fox chains with pave accents. A faux pearl is the accent at the top of the clip. The fa...
Gilt Metal
$105Sale Price|40% Off
W 2.25 in L 4.5 in
Vintage LEE WOLFE gold matte modernist heart designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed LEE WOLFE • gold tone • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 4 1/2" by 2 1/4" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Gold
Gio' Pomodoro brooch, unique piece 1953
Located in Pesaro, IT
Gio' Pomodoro, unique gold brooch, 1953, jewel of Italian modernist artist. An extraordinary example of wearable art, this unique piece belongs to the early and most experimental pha...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Red Strass Lip Gold-plated Brooch inspired by Dalí
By Dali-Joies
Located in PARIS, FR
This surrealist lip brooch is inspired by the famous Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, designed after Dali's "Llavis de robí" from 1949, which is now in the permanent collection of the ...
Gold Plate, Brass
Jean Cocteau Les 3 visages necklace.
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Jean Cocteau signed and numbered 221/300 necklace from the Edition Madeleine. The 3 faces represent the style of Jean Cocteau very recognizable. signed Jean Cocteau on one of the face.
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Carved Floral Jadeite Brooch with Diamond Accents in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite Art Deco–inspired brooch showcases a beautifully carved green jade plaque, alive with swirling floral and foliate motifs that give the piece a soft, organic movement. ...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$236Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.34 in W 1.3 in
Danecraft Flower Pin Brooch, Textured Gold and Cultured Pearl
By Danecraft
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin from Danecraft. This brooch features a flower composed of five textured gold petals and a centerpiece cultured pearl. A classy accessory with a beautiful glow! Hall...
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled
Abacus Cuff in Bronze by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
Crafted in solid, glowing bronze, the Abacus Cuff is a subtle statement piece for every day. The unique texture and layered detail add interest to this classic wide cuff. Every pie...
Bronze
14K Gold 5-Pearl Coronet Brooch, set with Seed Pearls, Retro c1950's .
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance this intricate Coronet Brooch is dating from late 1940’s – early 1950’s. Of lovely coronet design, associated with nobility, it features 5 large pe...
Pearl, 14k Gold
$632Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.1 in W 1.82 in
KJL Tutti Frutti Art Deco Fruit Pin Brooch with Clear Crystals, Rhodium
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Colorful tutti-frutti style art deco brooch by Kenneth Lane. Features bright green and red flower and leaf motifs accented with clear crystals and black enamel. Rhodium-plated metal ...
Crystal
$8,750
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 2.63 in
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$595 / item
Egyptian Revival French Art Deco Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian Revival French Art Deco Necklaces from the 1920's. Old stock unworn pieces from a French factory. Many designs available in gilt or silver gilt finish decorated with enamels...
Gilt Metal
KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe Tri Colour Fruit Salad Dress Clips
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe pave and tricolour fruit salads art deco shield shaped dress clips. The matched pair of rhodium plate base metal, crystal rhinestones pave, faux e...
Rhodium, Base Metal
Gold Flower Brooch by Lanvin
By Lanvin Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
This is an elegant gold-tone brooch with a nature-inspired design, resembling a three-petal flower. The three petals are hammered and irregular, giving them a hand-crafted, organic t...
Base Metal
1960s Large Lucite Strawberry Brooch
Located in London, GB
This playful strawberry brooch was designed in the 1960s. Crafted from lucite in a bold juicy red, the body of the strawberry is see-through and dotted with gold-toned seeds. The top...
Rare Hurst Kingsbury Garnet Sterling Silver Surrealist Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An early, rare multi-layered sterling and garnet brooch designed by Joan Hurst and Jill Kingsbury of New York City, New York. This is a large example of their work and has surrealis...
Garnet, Sterling Silver
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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