Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful Georgian gold lyre brooch is set with amethysts and has a little locket with a hinged lid.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Lyre French Chair Rhinestone Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Lyre French Chair Rhinestone Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.15 inches (8 cm) Width: 1.45 inches (3.7 cm) Depth: 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Lyre Harp Crystals Music Openwork Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Elegant Large Lyre Harp Whole Crystals Openwork Music Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Belle Époque Angel Goddess Maiden Lyre Mistletoe Flower Brooch Pin Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Brooch in the form of an Angel Maiden with a Lyre and Mistletoe Flower Buds set with Pearls.
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18 K Lyre Gold Brooch Apollos Instrument Flowers Diamonds Silver Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual musical brooch was created in the third quarter of the 19th century out of 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Belle Epoque Apollo God Lyre Musician Cameo Brooch 14 Karat Gold High Relief
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning large size antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Brooch Pin with a high relief carving of a neoclassical image of the God Apollo with a lyre ins...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Coro Bird of Paradise Lyre Bird
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Rare Art Deco Coro Lyre Bird brooch of pastes and ombre technicolor enamels from the 1940's.
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
$2,400
Antique Cut Steel Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous cut steel brooch with three lyre shaped drops will sparkle day or night.
Base Metal
Iconic Karl Lagerfeld French Chair Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
This brooch depicts a lyre back chair with the "KL" fan logo and deep garnet pave paste cushion.
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Cultured Pearl and 1.15 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated curvilinear frame has a lyre shaped form.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Victorian Pyrite Druzy Lyre Laurel Wreath Clover Pendant Necklace Brooch Apollo
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in this rare romantic Antique Victorian Pyrite Druzy Pendant Necklace or Brooch in the form of a Lyre Harp surrounded by a Laurel Wreath with a Clover pendant drop.
Pyrite, Druzy, Gold-filled
Late Victorian Diamond Lyre Brooch
Located in London, GB
This brooch is crafted in the shape of a lyre and captures the late Victorian interest in neoclassical themes.
Diamond
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lyre Harp Gold Crystals Openwork Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Elegant Large Lyre Harp Whole Crystals Openwork Music Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Mythical 19th Century Griffin and Lyre Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Gold Brooch, French
Located in Toronto, ON
Mythical 19th Century Griffin and Lyre Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Gold Brooch, French C.1890.
Diamond
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lyre Harp Crystals Openwork Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lyre Harp Crystals Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Georgian Pinchbeck and Multi-Gem "Regard" Brooch Designed as a Petite Lyre
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period "REGARD" brooch in the form of a petite half-pearl lyre set with rubies, emerald, garnet, amethyst and diamond, in pinchbeck In acrostic jewelry, the firs...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Pinchbeck
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lyre Harp Crystals Openwork Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Elegant Large Lyre Harp Whole Crystals Openwork Music Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lyre Harp Crystals Openwork Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very rare. All stones are attached. Not any colour loss. Signed on the back Yves Saint Laurent, Made in France. Size: approx. 6.0* 3.9 cm. Weight: Approx. 25 ...
Gold Plate
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1 in D 0.2 in
Mythical 19th Century French Griffin Lyre Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
French Griffin and Harp ruby, diamond, pearl and 18-karat (tested) brooch, circa 1890. The winged griffin and harp brooch set in silver and gold. The tongue protruding griffin set wi...
Gold
Sold
H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.2 in
Antique Gold Pearl Brooch Matching Pin Enamelled Miniatures Children Lyre
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This set of delicate enamel miniatures was created at the beginning of the 19th century. The little portraits were painted in enamel. The larger children's face is mounted in gold w...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Cameo Orpheus with Lyre and Animals
Located in New York, NY
This antique shell cameo brooch depicts Orpheus seated with his lyre, surrounded by animals enchanted by his music.
Late Victorian Diamond Lyre Brooch
Located in London, GB
A magnificent late Victorian brooch. This brooch is crafted in the shape of a lyre and captures the late Victorian interest in neoclassical themes.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl-Set Gold Lyre Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool antique brooch modelled as an ornate golden lyre, with a star above.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Seed Pearl Lyre Brooch, circa 1880
Located in St Helens, GB
A fine 18 carat gold and seed pearl brooch. Modelled as a Lyre. True Victorian era, c1880.
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Charming Edwardian Diamond Platinum Lyre Motif Pin
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and delightful little bar pin for the symphony or string quartet lover. A bar pin crafted in platinum measuring 2 1/4 inches in width centers a diamond set lyre flanked a...
Diamond
Regency Aquamarine Necklace with Old Mine Diamonds, circa 1815–1820
Located in Northampton, MA
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace, dating to the Regency period (circa 1815–1820), is a crowning jewel of the era and a tour de force of early 19th-century jewelry design. A...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,500
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.69 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
L 22 in
Art Nouveau 14K Gold Sapphire Pearl Enamel Pendant, England Circa 1910
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Art Nouveau Pendant is special. It is enameled in colors of Blue, Green, Pink and Cream. It also has a Pear shaped Blue Sapphire in the center and single cut Diamonds surround....
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
$650 / item
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch OMC Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rare early Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in the form of a Butterfly. The magnificent Butterfly is 14 Karat Gold. It is set with a central gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$4,750
W 1.14 in D 0.32 in L 1.14 in
Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled flower convertible brooch. An extremely beautiful piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900-1910. This outstand...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera 18 KT YG Winged Nymph Brooch with Dia 1.94CT, Enamel and Pearls
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive wor...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,963
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century Ruby !8 Karat Gold Ring Flat Cut Rubies
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This mid-eighteenth century ring is set with flat cut rubies. The ring head in the shape of a rosette is set with eight small and one large ruby. The larger center stone in a dome sh...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914) Hand fabricated in platinum and 18 Karat yellow Gold, glisten and glows with a bright fuchsia Reddish-Pink Emerald cu...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Siberian Amethyst Etruscan Revival Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A STUNNING ANTIQUE SIBERIAN AMETHYST VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 14 KARAT GOLD PENDANT NECKLACE WITH THREE PEAR SHAPE SIBERIAN AMETHYST DROPS, A PEARL AND EXQUISITE BEADED ...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Early Nineteenth Century 18 Karat Gold Ring Garnets of Perpignan
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful earl nineteenth century ring was created in the south of France. It is made from 18 karat rose gold and carries a hallmark. The ring is designed as a flower. A large o...
Garnet, 18k Gold
$1,975
W 3 in L 2.75 in
Antique Victorian Krementz Amethyst Pearl Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst & seed pearl pendant/brooch (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold by Krementz. Oval faceted amethyst measures 21mm x 11m...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,000
W 1.38 in L 2.07 in
Magnificent Antique Georgian 6TCW Rose Cut Diamond 26.3 TCW Amethyst Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, magnificent large antique Georgian rose cut 6 TCW diamond and 26.3 TCW royal purple amethyst pendant Early 19th Century The scale and quality of this spectacular piec...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k 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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