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Man In The Moon Brooch

Kieselstein-Cord Man in the Moon Brooch in 18 Karat
Kieselstein-Cord Man in the Moon Brooch in 18 Karat

Kieselstein-Cord Man in the Moon Brooch in 18 Karat

$2,850

W 0.97 in D 0.28 in L 1.8 in

Kieselstein-Cord Man in the Moon Brooch in 18 Karat

By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1

Located in Wailea, HI

Kieselstein-Cord Man in The Moon Brooch in 18k The Pictures Say it All!

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Moonstone Man in the Moon Brooch of 15ct Gold
Antique Moonstone Man in the Moon Brooch of 15ct Gold

Antique Moonstone Man in the Moon Brooch of 15ct Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A captivating antique brooch from 1890-1900, featuring a finely carved orthoclase moonstone face

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold

Rare Victorian Man in the Moon
Rare Victorian Man in the Moon

Rare Victorian Man in the Moon

$6,500

H 0.75 in W 1.75 in

Rare Victorian Man in the Moon

Located in New York, NY

Rare and Unusual Victorian Man in the Moon gold brooch from the late 19th Century. Victorians with

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Available Man Brooch Starry Sky Burnished Sterling Silver Diamond Unique Piece
Available Man Brooch Starry Sky Burnished Sterling Silver Diamond Unique Piece

Available Man Brooch Starry Sky Burnished Sterling Silver Diamond Unique Piece

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Man and Woman, Brooch Starry Sky Burnished Sterling Silver Diamond Unique Piece

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

heavenly bodies. Star, crescent, sunburst and comet jewelry, as well as the curious man-in-the-moon faces

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Man in the Moon Diamond Gold Pin
Man in the Moon Diamond Gold Pin

Man in the Moon Diamond Gold Pin

Unavailable

H 1 in W 2 in D 1 in

Man in the Moon Diamond Gold Pin

Located in Boston, MA

18K YELLOW GOLD BROOCH. MOON WITH COMET HAS BURNISHED SET DIAMONDS. DIAMONDS = .47CT

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Art Deco Gilt Wood Brooch
French Art Deco Gilt Wood Brooch

French Art Deco Gilt Wood Brooch

Unavailable

H 0.38 in Dm 2 in

French Art Deco Gilt Wood Brooch

Located in Winnetka, IL

sun and a son? Two sides of the man in the moon? The witty graphic design is reminiscent of

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Mother of pearl Iridescent green Sustainable Pendant Necklace by Sylvia Gottwald
Mother of pearl Iridescent green Sustainable Pendant Necklace by Sylvia Gottwald

Mother of pearl Iridescent green Sustainable Pendant Necklace by Sylvia Gottwald

By Sylvia Gottwald

Located in Washington DC, DC

This black Mother of Pearl, Iridescent Half Moon Pendant is exceptional and eco-luxe. The

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Copper

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, White Mother of Pearl eco -luxe Pendant
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, White Mother of Pearl eco -luxe Pendant

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, White Mother of Pearl eco -luxe Pendant

By Sylvia Gottwald

Located in Washington DC, DC

mother of pearl/nacre, called Pinctada Maxima, which is shown in the last image. The White Moon pendant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver Plate

Kieselstein-Cord Man in the Moon Brooch in 18 Karat
Kieselstein-Cord Man in the Moon Brooch in 18 Karat

Kieselstein-Cord Man in the Moon Brooch in 18 Karat

By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1

Located in Wailea, HI

Kieselstein-Cord Man in The Moon Brooch in 18k Winking Smirking Moon Brooch

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Edwardian Man in the Moon Brooch
Edwardian Man in the Moon Brooch

Edwardian Man in the Moon Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This wonderful brooch has a gorgeous carved man in the moon. The face is carved into saphiret glass

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cazzaniga Man In The Moon Brooch

Cazzaniga Man In The Moon Brooch

By Cazzaniga

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite Man in the Moon circular pin in gold, lapis, rubies and diamonds by the esteemed Roman

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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Man in the Moon and paste Crescent brooch, sterling silver
Antique Victorian Man in the Moon and paste Crescent brooch, sterling silver

Antique Victorian Man in the Moon and paste Crescent brooch, sterling silver

Located in NEWARK, GB

A stunning antique, Victorian era Man in the Moon and crescent brooch. A scarce antique piece, Man

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Man-in-the-Moon Stickpin
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Man-in-the-Moon Stickpin

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Man-in-the-Moon Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a circular highly rendered stylized man-in-the-moon Tested as 14 karat gold Circa

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Moonstone Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Man-in-the-Moon Stickpin
Victorian Moonstone Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Man-in-the-Moon Stickpin

Victorian Moonstone Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Man-in-the-Moon Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a bezel set round moonstone cabochon deeply carved to depict a smiling man-in-the-moon

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian Moonstone and Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Edwardian Moonstone and Rose Cut Diamond Brooch

Edwardian Moonstone and Rose Cut Diamond Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This wonderful brooch is modelled in gold and has a gorgeous 'man in the moon' carved into the

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Rare Antique Gold and Onyx Cuvette Stickpin, circa 1875
Rare Antique Gold and Onyx Cuvette Stickpin, circa 1875

Rare Antique Gold and Onyx Cuvette Stickpin, circa 1875

Located in Toronto, ON

Rare Antique Gold and Onyx Cuvette Stickpin, C.1875. The stickpin, bezel set depicting the man in

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Art Nouveau French Carved Moonstone Face and Diamond Crescent Pin
Art Nouveau French Carved Moonstone Face and Diamond Crescent Pin

Art Nouveau French Carved Moonstone Face and Diamond Crescent Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

front. The celestial design portrays a recognizable "Man in the Moon" face, which has intricately carved

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Pair of 1940s Sapphire & Diamond Dress Clips
Pair of 1940s Sapphire & Diamond Dress Clips

Pair of 1940s Sapphire & Diamond Dress Clips

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

top of each clip is a carved 'man in the moon' which has been executed in either moonstone or

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Man-in-the-Moon Ring of 14k Gold
Antique Man-in-the-Moon Ring of 14k Gold

Antique Man-in-the-Moon Ring of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A magical antique man-in-the-moon ring, featuring a delicately carved moonstone face (c. 1900) set

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Pendant of Platinum and Gold
Antique Diamond Pendant of Platinum and Gold

Antique Diamond Pendant of Platinum and Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A captivating antique pendant, centered with a molded glass “Man in the Moon” face set within a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum

Antique Moonstone Man in the Moon Brooch with Sapphire Glass Halo
Antique Moonstone Man in the Moon Brooch with Sapphire Glass Halo

Antique Moonstone Man in the Moon Brooch with Sapphire Glass Halo

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Victorian-era "Man in the Moon" brooch featuring three carved moonstone faces, each backed

Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Base Metal

Antique Sterling Silver Man in the Moon Brooch with Carved Moonstone Face
Antique Sterling Silver Man in the Moon Brooch with Carved Moonstone Face

Antique Sterling Silver Man in the Moon Brooch with Carved Moonstone Face

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique sterling silver "Man in the Moon" brooch featuring a carved moonstone face backed with

Category

Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Masriera Diamond Gold Man in the Moon Brooch Pendant

Masriera Diamond Gold Man in the Moon Brooch Pendant

By Masriera

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

result is finely detailed and truly beautiful wearable works of art. This brooch measures 1.5 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Man in the Moon Gold and Inlay Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Man in the Moon Gold and Inlay Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Man in the Moon Gold and Inlay Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Tiffany & Company "Man in the Moon" Brooch, 18K Yellow gold and inlayed with Mother of

Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Coro Moon Gazing Cat Brooch
Coro Moon Gazing Cat Brooch

Coro Moon Gazing Cat Brooch

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W 2 in L 2.5 in

Coro Moon Gazing Cat Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Charming and rare Art Deco Coro sterling silver and enamel moon gazing cat brooch. Formed as a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elizabeth Locke Amethyst Pearl 18 Karat Gold Swagged Charm Bar Brooch
Elizabeth Locke Amethyst Pearl 18 Karat Gold Swagged Charm Bar Brooch

Elizabeth Locke Amethyst Pearl 18 Karat Gold Swagged Charm Bar Brooch

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Philadelphia, PA

charms Man-in-the-moon charm is carved rock crystal quartz backed by white mother-of-pearl Competed by

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Man in the Moon Bangle, 18k Gold, Mother of Pearl
Victorian Diamond Man in the Moon Bangle, 18k Gold, Mother of Pearl

Victorian Diamond Man in the Moon Bangle, 18k Gold, Mother of Pearl

Located in NEWARK, GB

in the moon' and diamond bangle. Man in the moon jewellery was popular in the Victorian era and was

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Man in the Moon Brooch in Gold 18k, Tiger Eye Carved
Edwardian Man in the Moon Brooch in Gold 18k, Tiger Eye Carved

Edwardian Man in the Moon Brooch in Gold 18k, Tiger Eye Carved

Located in PARIS, FR

Edwardian Man in the moon brooch in yellow gold 18 karats. Brooch decorated with an important

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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Gold Man in the Moon Feldspar & Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Circa 1850
Victorian 18k Gold Man in the Moon Feldspar & Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Circa 1850

Victorian 18k Gold Man in the Moon Feldspar & Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Circa 1850

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

An unusual and rare Victorian 18ct gold centrally carved feldspar depicting the man in the moon

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eco -luxe, Eco -friendly, mother of pearl /nacre, pendant, silver plate,
Eco -luxe, Eco -friendly, mother of pearl /nacre, pendant, silver plate,

Eco -luxe, Eco -friendly, mother of pearl /nacre, pendant, silver plate,

Located in Washington DC, DC

This White Moon Pendant Necklace is eco-luxe and eco-friendly. The materials used are iridescent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

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Man In The Moon Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate man in the moon brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect man in the moon brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing man in the moon brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Barry Kieselstein-Cord, Cazzaniga and Masriera each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at an man in the moon brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding an man in the moon brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Man In The Moon Brooch?

The price for an man in the moon brooch starts at $615 and tops out at $11,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,450.

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.