Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This exceptional realistic looking snail is amazing. The golden enamel with black stripes shell is stunning. The body of the snail is stylized gold that is three dimensional with f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Large Retro Ruby Sunburst Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari large ruby sunburst clip brooch of gold plate sterling silver.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage 1992 Gold Large Interlocked Quilted Woven Coco Statement Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1992 Unisex Large Size Classic Iconic Coco Logo CC Interlocked Quilted Woven Mesh 29 Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Marcel Boucher Vintage Large Gold White Pearl Orchid Flourish Blossom Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Wokingham, England
Marcel Boucher Vintage Large 1950s White Round Pearl Orchid Flourish Flower Leaf Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Large Amethyst Heart Bell Drop Openwork Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Arty Baroque Leaf Large Oval Amethyst Purple Crystals Heart Love Openwork Trio Bell Water Tear Drop Dangle Cabochon Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Ver...
Gold Plate
Art Coral Flower Leaf Large Spray Brooch 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This quite outstanding mid century brooch is an unique made during the 50’s Fantastic Nature inspired bunch of flower brooch, realistically hand carved for both gold and Coral, can b...
Coral, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Large Gold Bow Ribbon insignia Statement Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Glow Logo Monogram Wavy Twist Knot Bow Ribbon insignia Oval Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Large Gold Croissant Wavy Openwork Leaf Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Long Wavy Openwork Leaf Croissant Glow Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Large Layers Palm Leaf Mushroom Statement Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Textured Layers Palm Leaf Mushroom Crystals Exquisite Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
CHANEL by LAGERFELD Quatrefoil Large Crystal CC Logo Brooch 2009
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A mesmerizingly sparkly Chanel crystal brooch from the iconic Lagerfeld era. Featuring sumptuous, large cushion cut glass crystals surrounding a central crystal topped with the iconi...
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Gold Large Textured Rose Blossom Statement Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Iconic Large 3D Textured Vivid Floral Rose Blossom Flourish Flower Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Art Deco 18 Karat Necklace Pin Brooch Large Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Art Deco Style Impressive Large Pendant/Brooch pin Can be used either way 18k Two Tone Gold approx 17 grams Natural Diamonds approx 3.50 carat Include also Yellow Diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Large Multi Colored Crest Brooch, France
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Massive Multi Colored Byzantine Crest pendant brooch made by Maison Gripoix, France. Poured glass with rhinestone encrustations forming a large crest brooch with a hand made pearl...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1935 circa Multi gem Large Flying Bird 18 KT Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This very unique large sized antique bird brooch is 1935 circa. Hand made of substantial 18 KT gold weight for 19.9 grams, tested and guaranteed.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Large Approx 1.80 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch in Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Large Approx 1.80ct Diamond Crescent Brooch in Gold double pin for added security the most exquisite diamond crescent, truly beautiful The item comes without the box in ...
Diamond, Gold
Marlene Stowe 18k and Emerald Large and Heavy Frog Brooch
By Marlene Stowe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Marlene Stowe 18k Yellow Gold Frog Brooch, measuring 1 1/4 X 1 3/8 inches and weighing 32.3 Grams, Very nicely detailed and having Emerald Eyes. Excellent near unworn cond...
Emerald, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Aries Large Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Rare David Webb 18k yellow gold and platinum large Aries zodiac pendant/brooch. These pendants are highly collectible and extremely difficult to find.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Large Flower Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Started in the 1940's Sabbadini of Italy is known throughout the world for their artisinal excellence and creative design. This 18 karat yellow gold flower brooch is set with 0.95 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Rare Vintage Gold Large Blossom Orchid Leaf Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Blossom Flourish Orchid Leaf Flower Crystals Chunky Engraved Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Large Multi-Size Rhinestones with Dangling Tear-Drop Rhinestone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed large multi-size rhinestones with dangling tear-drop rhinestone brooch is set in polish silver hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Large Blossom Floral Shining Crystals Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Whole Shining Crystals Flourish Flower Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Lexington, KY
The piece is solid 18K yellow gold with two small inset ruby eyes. 18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch 18k yellow gold .05 carat ruby(each) Herbert ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Diamond 18KYG/Plat Large Heart Brooch Vintage
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Open Heart Brooch, circa 1983. Designed by the legendary Paloma Picasso, this iconic brooch features her cel...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior Vintage 1965 GROSSE Gold Turquoise Large Ribbon Floral Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Large Textured Turquoise Green Crystals Floral Flower Knot Ribbon Brooch, Gold plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Large 18 Carat Gold and Silver Arrow Brooch with Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A spectactularly large 18 carat gold and silver arrow brooch set with 114 old cut diamonds (app. 5.44 carat in total), in its original case by the Linzeler Frères, 1885-1889, Paris, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Gold Large Amethyst Emerald Feather Statement Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage 3D Wavy Feather Leaf Emerald Amethyst Green Purple Beads Crystals Elegant Modenrist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Rare to find. 100%...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Gold Rare Large White Pearls Daisy Sunflower Statement Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Sunflower Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold GROSSE 1965 Unisex Large Firework Flourish Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Crystal Flourish Flower firework Rope Openwork Modernist Elegant Dome Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, ...
Gold Plate
Large Gilded Gold Vermeil "Starfish" with Micro Seed Pearls Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large gilded gold vermeil "Starfish" with micro-seed pearls brooch measures 2" in length, width is 2", and 1/2" in depth.
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Pink Blue Crystals Tassel Drop Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1990s Large Massive Double Flower Sunflower Round Marquise Pink Green Blue Crystals Tassel Drop Dangle Elegant Modernist Statement Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone ...
Gold Plate
SARAH COVENTRY - Large Iridescent Rhinestone & Gold Tone Brooch - Circa 1970's
By Sarah Coventry
Located in Chatham, CA
SARAH COVENTRY - Large vintage statement iridescent rhinestone and gold tone flower brooch - hinged pin to the back - signed on the back - © SARAH COV - United States (Rhode Island) ...
Large Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Estate
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
One (1) large hand-carved shell cameo brooch pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Diamond Leaf Brooch 8.5 Carats D/E Colour VS
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond set leaf brooch. The body of the brooch is composed of round brilliant cut diamonds, each individually claw set, accentuated by the stem composed of claw se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Love Kisses Pin Brooch LARGE
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Love Kisses Pin Brooch LARGE Metal: 18K Gold Weight: 12.60 grams Measurement: 69mm(2.72") wide, LARGE size Hallmark: ©1983 TIFFANY&CO. 18K Paloma Picasso C...
18k Gold
E. Pearl Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Large Frog Brooch Pin
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
A peculiar Toad brooch pin by E. Pearl company , highly collectible with a textured finish, This vintage brooch pin is crafted in 69.1 grams of 18K yellow gold. The eyes of the f...
Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
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Vintage gold tone colorful rhinestones flour de lis large designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A66 ❤️❤️ V...
Large Whimsical Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Lion Among Jungle" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This large wonderfully whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Lion Among Jungle" brooch is detailed with etched gilded gold hardware for the lion's mane.
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Gold Logo Filigree Openwork Heart Love Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Logo Initial Filigree Openwork Heart Love Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Carved Coral White Strawberries and Diamond Large Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive 3.88" long 18k yellow gold brooch featuring carved coral that resemble rare white strawberries with beaded gold tops hanging on a vine with diamond leaves. The leaves hav...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A large emerald and clear paste 'lizard' brooch, c 1900.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A large striking sterling silver 'lizard' brooch, in serpentine form, set with old cut emerald and clear pastes, and a ruby paste 'eye', from the early 1900s. it is most probably mad...
Silver
6mm Cultured Pearl (x11) 925 Sterling Silver Floral Motif Large Vintage Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of lovely floral design this delightful brooch features 11 rather large 6mm Cultured Pearls of gorgeous colour & high mirror-like lustre Performed in 925 Sterling Silver (stamp...
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage Large Opal and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This exquisite brooch is set with 9 glowing opals. They have flashes of fiery red and so any other wonderful colours. In-between each opal there are a pair of sparking diamonds. Mode...
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Vintage Large Mayan Aztec Calendar Pin Brooch Mexico 925 Sterling Silver
By Unbranded
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Origin: Mexico Metal: Sterling Silver Purity: 925 Style: Brooch / Pendant Design: Aztec Calendar Sun Stone Medallion Shape: Round Diameter: Approx. 31.8mm Weight: 11...
Silver, Sterling Silver
18kt White Gold French Victorian Style Cameo Brooch with Large Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
In an openwork 18K white gold cadre, a meticulously carved hard stone cameo within this French Victorian style brooch with security chain. No detail has been spared to enrich this ...
Diamond, White Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Gold White Pearl Crystals Large Magnolia Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Wavy Blossom Flourish Flower Magnolia White Circle Round Pearl Crystals Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition and very new. 100% Genuine. ...
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. Silver & Gold Large Cabochon Amethyst Fireworks Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Purple Color - 16.2x12.2mm (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver .925 - 18k Yellow Gold Center Weight: 2...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Gold Logo Monogram Openwork Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Relief Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Large Trifari Gold with Navy Enamel and Pearl Floral Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed Trifari navy enamel and pearl with gilded gold hardware brooch is richly detailed with gold hardware etched within the navy enamel. This brooch measures 2&q...
Vintage 1980s Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Large Zig-Zag Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Circa 1983 2 1/2 x 2 inches
18k Gold
Large Gilded Gold Filigree Vermeil With Multi-Seed Accent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed gilded gold filigree vermeil finish brooch is detailed with multi-seed pearls and color resin stones. This wonderful brooch measures 2 1/8" in height, ...
Gold Crystal and Gem Set Large French Giardinetto Flower Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 18K Yellow and White Gold Giardinetto Brooch, measuring 2 5/8 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches wide. The Rock Crystal vase portion is set in White Gold and has diamond mo...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Denise Roberge Large and Impressive Gold and Gem set Brooch
By Denise Roberge
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Denise Roberge 18k Yellow GoldBrooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length, 2 1/4 inches and weighing 35.8 Grams. All hand fabricated, bright polished and light brushed finish...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burberry Haute Couture Iconic Large Bow Ribbon Relief Flower Leaf Chunky Brooch
By Burberry
Located in Wokingham, England
Burberry London Vintage 1990s Textured Large Knot Bow Ribbon Relief Flower Leaf Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Emmons Large Detailed Etched Gilded Gold Hardware Optional Pendant & Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emmons wonderfully elegant gilded gold vermeil hardware etched optional brooch & pendant accented with multicolor accents, measures 3 inches by 3 1/3 inches in circumference. ...
Seaman Schepps Gold Carved Quartz Citrine Diamond Sapphire Large Leaf Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (7) Natural Genuine Quartz On Mother Of Pearls in The Backs- Carved Leaf Shape - Prong Set - Gray - Range from 18x12.8mm to 20.2x14.9mm (approx.) (8) Genuine Cultured Pear...
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Gripoix Large Cross Sapphire Enamel Brooch
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Vintage Arty Unisex Large Gripoix Navy Cross Enamel Openwork Blue Sapphire Crystal Elegant Chunky Statement Brooch Pendant, Gold Tone Very...
Gold Plate
Large Rare Antique Italian Carved Coral Brooch of the Goddess Hebe
Located in London, England
A superb and rare grand tour jewel, which takes the form of a classical scene showing the goddess Hebe, her father Zeus and Cupid. Hebe is the daughter of Zeus and Hera and is known ...
18k Gold
1960s Large 15.69 carats Diamond Platinum Floral Bouquet Lapel Brooch pin
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Large Diamond Platinum Floral Bouquet Lapel Brooch A captivating vintage masterpiece from the 1960s, this luxurious floral bouquet lapel brooch exudes timeless elegance and sop...
Diamond, Platinum
Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Slate Backed Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted, slate - backed, Scottish agate brooch, Scotland, Ca. 1880's. Lovely pink and gray stones. @3"long x over 1" deep. Ring on s...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Large Burle Marx Bruno Guidi 18k Gold Blue Topaz Sapphire Pendant Brooch
By Bruno Guidi
Located in Austin, TX
Amazing very large 18k gold modernist pendant - brooch with blue topaz, sapphires and diamonds made by famous Burle Marx Jewelry.
Blue Sapphire, 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.
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