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Judith Leiber Brooch

JUDITH LEIBER Vintage Lion's Head Brooch Pendant Gold Tone
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Judith Leiber brooch is composed of a gold hue metal and can be worn as a pendant as well. In
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20th Century American Brooches

Judith Leiber Hummingbird Bird Brooch and Earrings French Enamel
By Judith Leiber
Located in Wallkill, NY
24K gold plated Judith Leiber Hummingbird brooch in the original box. This glorious bird has
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1990s American Brooches

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Judith Leiber Avant-Garde White Enamel Mouse Brooch c 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber Avant-garde white enamel mouse brooch c 1980s The whimsical brooch is designed with a
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Artisan Brooches

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Enamel, Gilt Metal

JUDITH LEIBER 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Fish Brooch
By Judith Lieber
Located in New York, NY
Stunning JUDITH LEIBER enamel fish brooch with beautiful colorful enamel in blue & green hues over
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Judith Leiber Gold Tone Butterfly Bookmark Clip with Cabachon Sapphire
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Judith Leiber Dimensions: bookmark is 38.73mm by 32.55mm Weight: 9.86 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Gold Plate

Judith Leiber Massive Figural Gilt Metal Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber Massive figural gilt metal pendant - brooch necklace c 1970s The Asian theme pendant
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Judith Leiber Green Alligator Top Handle Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Leiber that will be sure to catch people's attention from across the room. This is a BEAUTIFUL Judith
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Early 2000s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Figural Woman Pendant Necklace c 1970s
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber Figural woman pendant necklace c 1970s The unique necklace is designed with a female
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Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

JUDITH LEIBER Size 5 Black Suede & Patent Leather Rhinestone Flats
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Francisco, CA
JUDITH LEIBER flats come in black suede and feature a patent leather heel panel, and satin strap
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21st Century and Contemporary Low Heels

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By Judith Leiber
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JUDITH LEIBER Diamond set Fish Brooch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
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Judith Leiber Honey Amber Enamel on Gold Flower Brooch
By Judith Leiber
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Judith Leiber in script with a copyright symbol. The brooch measures 1.67 inches wide and high and .57 of
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By Judith Leiber
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Judith Lieber Large Teddy Bear Enamel Gold 2 Brooch Set
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that has an oval signature plaque inscribed Judith Leiber in script with copyright stamp. The brooch is
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Judith Leiber Unique Foo Dog Brooch Pendant Necklace ca 1980s
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has a rhinestone brooch clasp accent. It comes with a comb, compact, coin purse, Judith Leiber
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Signed JUDITH LEIBER Starfish Brooch Pin
By Judith Leiber
Located in Montreal, QC
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JUDITH LEIBER Swarovski Crystal Penguin Brooch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Wallkill, NY
Judith Leiber Crystal & Enamel Penguin Brooch Brand New in original jewel case with original box
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By Judith Leiber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Judith Leiber Rhinestone Kitty Cat Brooch Pins C1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Montreal, QC
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Judith Leiber Rhinestone Gilt Kitty Cat Brooch Pins
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Located in Montreal, QC
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By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber Gilt metal diminutive size figural hand brooch c 1980s The unique stylized hand
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By Judith Leiber
Located in Wallkill, NY
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By Judith Leiber
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Judith Leiber for sale on 1stDibs

When it comes to handbags, no designer can compete with Judith Leiber’s ability to create magic using opulent crystals and wildly imaginative and playful shapes. The Hungarian-born designer's lauded vintage minaudières (small, decorative handbags, often without handles or a strap) were made in the form of crystal-covered swans, cupcakes, lipstick, wads of cash, teddy bears and other delightful objects.

These dazzling objets d’art have been regularly seen in the hands of First Ladies, movie stars on the red carpet and even in the prestigious collections of institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art. And like many pathbreaking inventions in the history of design, Leiber's purses and minaudières were the result of a happy accident.

In 1967, Leiber began working on her first metal handbag. The piece in question was named the Chatelaine, and the design was a graceful drop-shaped purse in gold-tinted metal. But when the samples came in, Leiber saw that the bottom of the bag looked greenish and discolored as a result of the plating process. She had the ingenious idea of applying crystal rhinestones to the base to cover up the flaws. The fabulous bag was a huge success and would become her trademark.

Born Judith Peto in Budapest, Leiber overcame many hardships before her breakthrough. At the start of World War II, she was working at the Pessl handbag company in Budapest where she quickly climbed the ranks to become a master craftswoman. When the war escalated, she and her Jewish family were forced by the Nazis to live in a cellar of a ghetto, and several of her relatives were killed in concentration camps.

“I designed handbags in my head to get through the misery,” Leiber said.

After the liberation of Budapest, she married Gerson “Gus” Leiber, an American GI, and moved to New York. In 1948, she began working for the fashion house Nettie Rosenstein. One of Leiber's first major pieces was the handbag embroidered with glittering rhinestones and pearls carried by Mamie Eisenhower at the 1953 inaugural ball. In 1963, she finally set up her own company.

Leiber’s whimsical designs embellished with Swarovski crystals and semiprecious stones defied traditional notions of luxury handbags. She also created striking clutches and bags with leather and fine textiles from around the world. In her 65-year career, she designed over 3,500 bags, which have been worn by First Ladies including Nancy Reagan and Laura Bush, pop icons like Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez and celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner (who collects Judith Leiber bags).

In 2005, the Leiber Collection Museum opened in East Hampton, New York, as a permanent space to showcase her work. The minaudières remain coveted objects that are celebrated worldwide for their eclectic beauty and glamorous charm.

The value of a good handbag cannot be overstated — find vintage Judith Leiber shoulder bags, crossbody bags, sunglasses and other fashion accessories today on 1stDibs.

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.