$128Sale Price|20% Off
Joan Rivers Green Crystal Bee Wasp Pin Brooch in Gold, Classics Collection
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin, featuring a pave green-crystal gold plated bee. Hallmarks: Joan Rivers
Crystal
Joan Rivers Clear Crystal Bee Wasp Pin Brooch in Gold, Classics Collection
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin, featuring a pave clear-crystal gold plated bee. Hallmarks: Joan Rivers
Crystal
Emerald Bee Brooch Pin 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Emerald Gold Brooch in 14KT yellow gold, pretty green brooch pin! METAL: 14KT yellow gold Grams:2.75 Item25000006 mta WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, located in...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bug / Insect Brooch with Semi Precious Stones
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bug / Insect Brooch with Semi Precious Stones 5.75 grams total weight.
14k Gold
Spectacular Antique Bee Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, 14k. Set with 2.0 carats of rosecut diamonds, a .75 carat cognac diamond (Fancy orangey brown), black enamel, and a 1.50 carat emerald, this fashionably refined 150-yea...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Diamond Vintage 14k Gold Estate Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond bumble bee brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.25 carats (estimated at I-J color and VS2-SI2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones bee insect figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku ...
Vintage KENNETH LANE signed gold tone rhinestone bee insect fly designer brooch
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • gold tone with rhinestones and resin • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
$700Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in L 1.25 in
Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil Green Swarovski Crystal Bee Wasp Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin, featuring a pave green-crystal sterling silver bee. This is definitely a bold and bright vintage accessory! Gold-Vermeil Width: 1 3/8 in, Length: 1 1/4 in Mar...
Crystal, Emerald, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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. **This item also available with Ruby, Sapphire or Gold body and head.**
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
JOAN RIVERS signed vintage gold tone rhinestones bee fly insect designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JOAN RIVERS • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Vintage Fly Brooch/Pendant 14k Rd .81ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .76ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Eyes Bumble Bee PIN
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Herbert Rosenthal Gender: Women's Metal Type: 18K White Gold & Yellow Gold Length: 0.75 inches Weight: 6.28 grams Handmade HERBERT ROSENTHAL 18K white & yellow g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
BROOCH Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Fly Insect Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This is an exceptionally charming, finely crafted vintage insect novelty brooch masterfully executed in solid 18K yellow gold. Weighing a substantial 6.3 grams, this whimsical piece ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx and Green Emerald Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx with Emerald Eyes Brooch Pin. Hand set with 0.30tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, Black Onyx and Green Emeralds in eyes. Hand crafted in...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bee Pendant/Brooch
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable 18 karat yellow gold and diamond "bee" pendant/brooch. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this summery brooch/pendant is designed as a stylised bee with the wings made of fin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold 2.77ct Diamond Emerald Large Bumble Bee PIN
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Herbert Rosenthal Metal Type: 18K White Gold & Yellow Gold Length: 1.25 inches Weight: 11.13 grams Handmade HERBERT ROSENTHAL 18K white & yellow gold, diamond and...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Giovane Italy 18KT Gold, 4.27 Carat Emeralds and 1.53 Carat Diamond Bee Brooch
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
The house of Giovane has forged its name with exquisite jewelry made in one of Italy’s oldest and most esteemed workshops. This adorable bee brooch is the perfect example of their wh...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$183Sale Price|20% Off
Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 2.5" x 2.25" - Gold plated with heavy black enameling - Crystal rhinestone details with green crystal eyes - A...
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sarah Coventry Gold-Tone Wreath Brooch with Real Pearl and Green Aventurine
Located in Milford, DE
A beautiful mid-century brooch by Sarah Coventry, this gold-tone circular wreath pin is adorned with elegant botanical detailing and enriched with natural gemstone accents. A lumino...
Pearl, Aventurine, Gold Plate
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Vintage gold tone faux pearl crystals emerald eyes bee insect designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with crystals and faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
$127Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gilt & Crystal Rhinestone Panther Figural Brooch, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2" x 2" - Gold plated - Clear crystal rhinestone accents - Black enamel detail - Green crystal rhinestone eyes - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - This item ...
1960s Vintage Victoria Royal Pink Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress US 4 UK 8
By Victoria Royal
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of pale pink shantung silk and embellished with bright gold beads, pearlescent beads and pink claw set rhinestones, in a swirling paisley pattern, this ...
$132Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.91 in W 1.58 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Pave Crystal Conch Shell Nautical Pin Brooch, Modern
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
More beautiful than the oceans! A golden conch pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane covered with sparkling clear pave crystals. Gold plated. Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: KJL, Made in USA
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
$340
W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Jeweled Spider Brooch in Vibrant Pink Rhinestones, Gold-Tone Insect Pin
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Jeweled Spider Brooch in Vibrant Pink Rhinestones, Gold-Tone Insect Pin, 1950s Costume Jewelry A whimsical and striking mid-century jeweled spider brooch, crafted in rich gol...
Crystal
$122Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.1 in W 2.5 in
BSK Aurora Borealis Crystal Stylized Shell Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s
By BSK
Located in Milford, DE
A glamorous pin decorated with aurora borealis crystals, set on a golden setting. Gold-plated. Marks / hallmarks / etc: BSK (Steinberg, Slovitt and Kaslo)
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug brooch in delightful colors of red and purple set in silver. Fun to wear alone on a lapel or with companions on one's shoulder. The pin measures 1...
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
$850Sale Price|29% Off
Vintage 14K High-Gloss Yellow Gold 8.29 Carat Amethyst Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful vintage ring. It is marked "585" and is 8.29 carats. It weighs 9.72 grams. It has one oval cut Amethyst center-stone that is 17 x 13 x 7.60 mm. It is a size ...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Fairy Lady Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel - Necklace Brooch Sterling Silver (oxidized or black rhodium) and 18K Yellow Gold with brilliant Enamel colors approx size 2.5' inch long (65 mm) fe...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...
Vintage silver tone blue green rhinestones flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ...
Rhodium-Plated Green Baguette and Clear Rhinestone Circle Brooch, 1930s
Located in Milford, DE
This elegant 1930s rhodium-plated circle brooch captures the refined glamour of early Art Deco costume jewelry. The open circular form is accented with four emerald green baguette-cu...
Rhodium
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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