Georgian Ruby and Emerald Mandolin Brooch/Pendant Locket, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Georgian ruby and emerald mandolin brooch/pendant locket. A yellow, rose and green gold brooch
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
$3,037
H 0.29 in W 0.56 in L 1.85 in
Antique 1.25 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and silver set mandolin brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian jewellery and estate jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Musical Mandolin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish brooch of a diamond and gemstone set golden mandolin! It features 0.97 carats of
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 18K Silver Rose Diamond Enamel Limoges Mandolin Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully preserved piece of jewelry history. This original Georgian period brooch has been
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,800
H 2.56 in W 1.77 in D 0.79 in
Signed Arman for Movado Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Heart-Shaped Mandolin Brooch
By Movado
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed 1980's art jewelry brooch. Designed by Arman for Movado. In sterling silver with
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Italian gold tone micro mosaic mandolin designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with micro mosaic glass • vintage designer brooch
$7,603
W 0.56 in D 0.48 in L 1.19 in
Antique Georgian Brooch Mandolin 18K Gold Diamond Pearl Pale Blue Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisite brooch is designed in the shape of a miniature round-backed mandolin. It was created
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Mandolin Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century mandolin brooch, realistically formed and encrusted with rose-cut diamonds and
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold Mandolin Brooch, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique 18K Gold Mandolin Brooch, Paris circa 1880 Delicate gold brooch in the shape of a mandolin
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Silver and Gold Mandolin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold and silver mandolin brooch, adorned with rose cut diamonds. Brooch comes in
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Goldtone Lalique Mandolin Pin
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Goldtone mandolin pin by Lalique. Pin-back closure. 5" long. Condition: Pre
Sold
H 0.5 in W 2 in Dm 1 in
18 Karat Gold Enamel and Diamond Mandolin Pendant Watch Brooch G. Ferrero
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Italian 18 karat gold, enamel, and diamond mandolin pendant watch brooch box, by G. Ferrero
Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 0.5 in W 2 in Dm 1 in
Italian 18K Gold, Enamel, And Diamond Mandolin Pendant Watch Brooch, G. Ferrero
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Italian 18K Gold, Enamel, And Diamond Mandolin Pendant Watch Brooch Box, by G. Ferrero
Gold, Enamel
JULIANA DELIZZA ELSTER vintage gold rhinestone mandolin designer brooch
By Juliana
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned JULIANA • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgian Octagonal Miniature Ring "à l'amitié”
Located in Firenze, IT
Octagonal miniature depicting a putto under a tree and near a brazer with the inscription in French "à l'amitié" that underlines the sentimental value of such gift. The frame is in ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Collar Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco Akoya Pearl diamond platinum choker collar necklace, circa 1930s. The Art Deco Akoya Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Necklace, crafted in the 1930s, epitomizes the elegance a...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
White Pearls, Aquamarines, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant dangle earrings realized in platinum and mounted at the bottom with 8.80 gr of white pearls ( 14.5 mm)nd 2 aquamarines; in the center are studded by 0.34 ct of little diamond...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$8,099
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...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Antique Sepia Love Brooch of Cupid Bearing Flowers Upon Maiden, under Crystal
Located in Baltimore, MD
Amazingly detailed sepia painting of Cupid bestowing flowers on a young maiden. This navette shaped brooch, set in 15K gold, was a gift of love. On the reverse side can be seen two s...
15k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Elephant Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This brooch is an opulent work of art, with every detail carefully crafted to enhance the majesty of the elephant, which is rich in symbolism and elegance. The elephant’s trunk facin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond and Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch. Marked EM. Circa 1960. Total length: approx. 5.20 centimeters / 2.05 inches. Total width: approx. 3.30 centimeters / 1.30 inches. Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,950
W 0.44 in D 0.25 in L 19 in
Vintage Etruscan Revival Portuguese Cannetille 19.2K Gold & Turquoise Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
A superb Portuguese necklace with incredible cannetille gold work in 19.2 karats. The necklace has a luxurious design of heavy woven gold that glows from its high karat. It contains ...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Diamond Sapphire Gold 18k Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Butterfly Brooch 18K gold blacken set with diamonds and yellow and blue sapphires (treated). Height: 3.00 centimeters. Width: 5.70 centimeters. Total weight: 11.76 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
BAROQUE IBERIAN (SPAIN) EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH 18Th Century. A radiant, ravishing, and regal Baroque (Georgian/Iberian Spain) pendant/brooch XVIII Century. Finely handcra...
Diamond, Emerald, 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
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Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
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