Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Large Floral Spray Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful spray brooch is 1890 ca Extremely well crafted of solid 18 KT rose gold /silver Rich spray of leaf and flower beautiful designed and realistically carved, quite a stat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Large Sterling Enamel and Marcasite Hot Air Balloon Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, vintage hot air balloon brooch is sterling silver. It features genuine marcasites set between dark blue, red and brown enamel. Measurements: 1 7/8 by 2 1/4 inches Cond...
Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Paul Lobel New York Modernist Studio Sterling Silver Brooch
By Paul Lobel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale sterling silver organic modernist brooch created by Paul Lobel of New York City, New York.
Sterling Silver
Silver Brooch with Three Bezel-set Coins, Rancho Alegre, Mexico
By Taxco Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large and unique silver brooch with three antique bezel-set coins.
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Statement Brooch with Three Faux Turquoise Stones
Located in London, GB
Wonderful large antique sterling silver brooch, featuring three hubbell stones (faux turquoise), and decorated with mythological faces and leaves.
Sterling Silver
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
20th Century Silver Brooch by Matilde Poulat of MATL, Mexico
By Taxco Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A large silver repoussé brooch designed by Matilde Poulat and made by Ricardo Salas, her nephew.
Silver
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
Large Antique Victorian 16.8g Carved Banded Agate Barrel Bar Brooch, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Large Antique Victorian 16.8g Carved Banded Agate Barrel Bar Brooch, Circa 1870 A striking piece of authentic 19th-century history, this large Victorian bar brooch features a conti...
Agate, Silver, Brass
Magnificent Large Antique Georgian Regency Period Black Dot Paste Turban Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Superb antique Georgian Regency period black dot paste and silver turban ornament brooch. Circa 1810 The hand cut, hand polished stones set in a substantial silver setting of fine, g...
Silver
Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Silver Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large silver and 18k gold dragonfly brooch, set with rose cut diamonds (center stone is approx. 5.3 x 5.4mm), sapphire eyes, rubies and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Gold & Silver Piqué Brooch, United Kingdom, Circa 1880
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Victorian gold and silver piqué brooch - large size - museum quality - intricately set with hand tooled and engraved panels and elements - original 'C' catch - original hand ...
Gold, Silver
Couture French Feathered Hand Painted Silk Rose Flower Large HatPin Brooch 2004
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Chicago, IL
Accented by delicate emu feathers, this couture French silk chiffon flower brooch or hat pin was painted, cut and appliqued by hand to appear like a large rose.
Silver
Large Dimensional Sterling & 12K Gold-Filled Flower Pin – 1940s Retro Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
Crafted in sterling silver and 12K gold-filled metal (marked 1/20 12K GF & Sterling), this brooch is both collectible and wearable.
Sterling Silver, Gold-filled
Rare Carolyn Gleick Rosene Large Scale Sterling Wood American Modernist Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale sterling silver and ebony wood brooch created by noted American modernist Carolyn Gleick Rosene, circa 1950's.
Sterling Silver
Christian Dior 1961 Large Trio Emerald Marquise Crystal Circle Tear Drop Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1961 Vintage Large Oval Emerald Green Trio Layers Crystals Circle Round Marquise Tear Water Drop Dome Brooch, Silver Plated Very excellent condition.
Silver Plate
Large Antique Japanese Shakudo Samurai Warrior on Horse with Groom Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique beautifully detailed Japanese Shakudo brooch of a Samurai warrior on a horse being held by a groom. Intricately detailed, the Samurai is depicted in full regalia and hol...
Shakudo, Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1940's vermeil marked sterling red glass stones fan bow large brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • marked STERLING • vermeil - sterling silver gold plated • red rhinestones MEASUREMENTS • 3" by 2 3/4" CONDITION • good condition with some signs of wear Sku A68 ...
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Navajo Silversmith T. K. Heart-Shaped Turquoise and Silver Brooch
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-Century Navajo Silversmith T. K. Turquoise and Silver Brooch A large gorgeous old turquoise stone set in an almost heart-shaped brooch by a Navajo silversmith with initials T.K....
Turquoise, Silver
$35,600Sale Price|20% Off
ANNA RINGE For FABERGE 1908 Large Enameled Ladybug Brooch 14Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An enameled ladybug designed by Anna Ringe (1840–1912) for Faberge. This is a fabulous antique brooch created in Moscow Russia during the imperial period, circa 1908. This belle epo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Owl Brooch by RÉJA vermeil sterling silve, large rhinestne 1940 USA,
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
All bodies of the animals are presented with a large cut rhinestone. Worked in silver sterling and gold plated.
Crystal, Agate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique lily of the valley 3cts diamond brooch in 18 karat gold and silver
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique lily of the valley diamond brooch in 18 karat gold and silver. Large brooch featuring two inwardly curved lily of the valley sprigs, held together by a knot.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Large Open Heart Sterling Silver Slide
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart slide pendant crafted in hollow .925 sterling silver. This sculptural heart features the iconic Open Heart design with a polished mirror...
Sterling Silver
Large Size Sterling Silver GUMPS Hibiscus Flower VHK#554
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 19.4 grams Signed: GUMPS & co. Pin Measurements: Diameter: 2 inches Condition: Excellent
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Large Antique Chinese Export Silver Enamel Peacock Buckle Floral Motifs Signed
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A beautifully detailed antique Chinese export buckle crafted in silver and richly decorated with vibrant enamel work in shades of turquoise, cobalt blue, green, and lavender. The rec...
Silver, Enamel
Vintage sterling silver buddha large carved pendant gemstone chain necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • stamped 925 on pendant bail • sterling silver carved pendant tone bronze tone chain and gemstones • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good...
Large Eisenberg Sterling Vermeil Clip
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in New York, NY
Large and special Eisenberg Sterling Vermeil Clip with topaz baguette and clear pastes. Dimensional heavy clip more suitable for thicker fabrics. 1940's USA. Signed. 3.5" x 2.5".
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$250Sale Price|50% Off
Estate Vintage Black and White Carved Cameo Brooch Pendant Pin with Lady
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Vintage Silver Large Floral Wreath Cameo Brooch Pin of a Beautiful Young Woman.
A large sterling and paste clip, Eisenberg Original, USA, 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
In the 1930s, they became so popular that they sold the brooches alone, made in both sterling silver and base metal.
Silver
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Taxco Mexican Sterling Mask Brooch with Large Green Agate and Stamped Details
By Taxco
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Taxco Sterling Mask Brooch with Large Green Agate and Stamped Details 925 silver brooch with carved details and green agate stone from an ancient Mexican mask is a beautiful piece t...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Monet Large Silver Tone "Swirl" Brooch
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Monet's large polished silver hardware "Swirl" brooch measures 3 1/4" in length and 1 6/8" in width.
A very large vintage 1920s Stirling silver and marcasite snake brooch
Located in Central England, GB
In addition, it also has a delicate silver tongue. The brooch is very nicely fitted with a large silver hinged pin with a safety catch.
Silver
Angela Cummings Large Scribble Brooch – Sterling Silver, Circa 1987
By Angela Cummings
Located in North Miami, FL
Angela Cummings Large Scribble Brooch – Sterling Silver, Circa 1987 This authentic Angela Cummings large Scribble brooch exemplifies the bold creativity of one of the most celebrate...
Gorham Large Art Nouveau Maiden Brooch
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the century heavy gauge sterling brooch by Gorham manufacturers. The Gorham company specialized in the highest quality flatware and holloware of the period. The jewelry produ...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Hattie Carnegie Floral Brooch with Poured Glass and Rhinestones
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Hattie Carnegie large floral silver brooch set with rhinestones and green poured glass for petals and leaves.
$1,497Sale Price|40% Off
1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket 44FR
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This chic wrap blazer features a large rhinestone-covered silver-tone brooch closure.
Norwegian Bridal Attire – Saetersdalen Couple in Wedding Dress, 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Her red headdress with gold ornamentation, blue sleeves, and apron decorated with colorful needlework indicate the importance of the occasion. Silver jewelry, a large brooch, and mul...
Paper
Large Pave Diamond Set Heart Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
A diamond set heart brooch/pendant, pave set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh 6.5 carats in total, all in white mount with heart shape glass locket compartment o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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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