French 1960s Limoges Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Barette Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Limoges in France. It is decorated with an oval enamel representing a young woman. On either side, a gold
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
LIMOGES signed vintage gold tone hand painted French porcelain designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed LIMOGES • gold tone with faux porcelain • vintage designer brooch
$577
W 1.19 in D 0.6 in L 1.38 in
Antique Limoges Enamel Portrait Brooch Renaissance Revival Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Limoges Enamel is set in a frame made out of gilt metal. It shows a portrait of a Renaissance
Enamel, Mixed Metal
$798Sale Price|20% Off
D 0.38 in Dm 1.26 in
Mauricette Pinoteau 1980 Limoges Round Enamel Brooch In .925 Sterling Silver
By Mauricette Pinoteau
Located in Miami, FL
created in Limoges France by the enamelist artist Mauricette Pinoteau. Crafted as an unique one of a king
Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
French Antique 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Limoges Stick Pin Depicting a Woman
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
truly wonderful example of an Art Nouveau Limoges work. The back of the enamel panel is signed “L. Retat
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,105
W 0.95 in L 0.83 in
Exquisite Antique French Email d'Art Limoges Enamel Portrait Brooch Pendant 18k
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
This breathtaking antique French "Émail d'Art" masterpiece is a vibrant celebration of classical
Enamel
Unavailable
H 0.5 in W 2 in L 1.5 in
20th Century French Hand Painted Limoges Cameo Brooch & Necklace Pendant
By Florenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Hand painted Limoges Female "Lady In Blue" Cameo Brooch & Necklace Pendant Slide
19th Century Limoge Enamel Mother-of-Pearl Gold Oval Brooch
Located in London, GB
of Mother of Pearl .There are French gold marks for 18 kt gold on the pin and catch. French circa
18k Gold
Limoges Portrait Pendant, Brooch Combination with Matching Earrings & Seed Pearls
Located in Warrington, PA
Ladies 14 Karat yellow gold Limoges Portrait of a lady Pendant and Brooch Combination with Matching
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Limoges French Enamel Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
14k yellow gold Limoges French enamel and pearl brooch. This enamel and pearl brooch is
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Hand Painted French Limoges Porcelain Victorian Woman Brooch, 1800s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Antique item - Measures 2" tall - Prong set porcelain with gold tone hardware - Hand painted portrait of a Victorian woman - Circa 1800s - Estate acquired - Good antique cond...
French 20th Century Limoges Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique gold collar brooch represents a
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Antique Hand Painted French Limoges Porcelain Purple Flowers Brooch, 1800s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Antique item - Measures 1.25" in diameter - Prong set porcelain with gold tone hardware - Hand painted purple flowers - Circa 1800s - Estate acquired - Excellent antique cond...
Camille Faure Limoges School Blue Enamel Geometric Pin Brooch
By Mauricette Pinoteau
Located in Atlanta, GA
Romantic pin brooch by Limoges enamelist artist Mauricette Pinoteau. Ovoid sterling silver frame
Sterling Silver
Camille Faure Limoges School Art Deco Inspired Pink Enamel Brooch
By Mauricette Pinoteau
Located in Atlanta, GA
Limoges enamelist artist Mauricette Pinoteau created this stunning romantic pin brooch. The ovoid
Enamel, Sterling Silver
FRENCH 1890 Art Nouveau Limoges Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Limoges France during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1890. The rare brooch was carefully crafted with
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Limoges Porcelain Miniature Brooch, Galante Scene with Minstrel - 1Y210
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming antique brooch features an enameled miniature painting on Limoges porcelain
Brass
Antique Hand Painted French Limoges Porcelain Floral Brooch, 1800s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Antique item - Measures 2.5" wide - Prong set porcelain with gold tone hardware - Hand painted floral motif - Circa 1800s - Estate acquired - Good antique condition, with a r...
Camille Faure Limoges Blue Enamel Floral Brooch Pin
By Camille Fauré
Located in Atlanta, GA
Romantic enamel brooch pin by Camille Faure Limoges, France. Lovely floral design with silvered
Silver Plate, Enamel
Antique Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Spring Birds Brooch by P. Pastaud, 1920s
Located in McKinney, TX
real gold leaf painted accents - By Paul Pastaud (signed on verso) - Made in Limoges, France - Circa
Sold
H 0.5 in W 2 in L 1.5 in
20th Century French Hand Painted Limoges Cameo Brooch & Necklace Pendant
By Florenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Hand painted Limoges Female "Lady In Blue" Cameo Brooch & Necklace Pendant Slide
Antique Victorian Limoges French Brooch 18 Carat Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian French Limoges brooch is Circa 1900. The brooch is hand painted and set in
18k Gold, Silver
Rare Antique French Limoges Silver, Enamel and Marcasite Brooch
Located in Dorset, GB
An authentic antique, this early twentieth century French Limoges enamel brooch is made of silver
Marcasite, Silver
French 1960s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming retro brooch, it represents a leaf set in the heart of three blue sapphires. The hook is a pin with a safety pump. Heigh...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,274
H 0.37 in W 1.61 in L 1.69 in
Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 0.16 carat emerald, 0.25 carat ruby, 0.15 carat sapphire, 0.18 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold brooch by 'Boucheron'; part of our diverse gemstone je...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Important Giuliano Renaissance-Revival Brooch
By Giuliano
Located in London, GB
An important Giuliano Renaissance-Revival gold and enamel gem-set brooch, the brooch decorated with the figure of Venus enamelled en ronde bosse, holding up a diamond-set mirror and ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$785
W 0.6 in D 0.32 in L 1.23 in
Antique European Pendant Dimeter Miniature Painting Silver Gold Paste /1.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant with a miniature painting 16mm x 8 mm of the ancient Greek Goddess of harvest and fertility Demeter. The painting is concealed within a miniature frame made of gilt S...
Gold, Silver
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
$4,985
W 1.06 in D 0.31 in L 1.26 in
Art Nouveau 1900 Opalescent Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enamel Orchid pendant-brooch. An exceptional pendant-brooch in the shape of an orchid flower, created in America during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1900. This...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,850
W 1.25 in L 2.25 in
Angel Cupid Ruby Diamond Enamel Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Museum Quality Austro-Hungarian Ruby, Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace with a Cupid Archer and his Bow and Arrow with a fabulous Winged Angel at the t...
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Diamond Enamel Brooch Depicting a Classical Lady
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold, diamond, and enamel brooch, comprising three rose cut diamonds, and hand painted enamel, in 18 karat yellow gold, with silver pin. This exquisite Victorian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French 1960s Retro Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This vintage gold brooch stylizes a draped fabric held together by a link. The whole is openwork, edged with gold cords and claw-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold 18k Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Butterfly diamond, sapphire, emerald and ruby yellow gold 18K brooch. Height: approximate 4.00 centimeters. Width: 4.50 centimeters. Total weight: 12.15 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bouquet Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Lovely retro brooch, it represents an openwork basket of flowers in twisted yellow gold. The petals of the flowers are set with g...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Airy, this retro brooch represents a leaf and its stem made of gold wire and flat rolled patterns. The central rib is i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1960s Green Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Original retro brooch it is formed of a chiseled gold foliage and its fruit made of engraved green jade. The attachment system is a pin ...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
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