$5,330
H 0.27 in W 1.57 in L 2.28 in
Vintage Matador Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
'matador' brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This fine and impressive diamond and
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Mother of Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Matador Bullfighter Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Mother-of-pearls yellow gold 18 karat coral and diamonds bullfighter brooch
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Matador Dangle Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare gold toned matador dangle brooch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made
Diamond Rose Gold Matador Bullfighter Brooch
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Crafted from 18K rose gold, accented by three round diamonds and a cabochon cut sythetic ruby as the top of the hat. Very unusual, almost cartoon figure-like character. Approximate t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Fine and rare brooch by Van Cleef and Arpels, of French origin and circa late 20th Century. This brooch is made in the likeness of a small dog with a rolled up newspaper in its mout...
Onyx, 18k Gold
$8,029
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
1970s Gubelin Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1970s Gubelin made flower brooch, set in 18k yellow gold, adorned with approximately 0.80ctw G/VS diamonds. Brooch measures 1.75" x 1 3/8". Hallmarked with Gubelin mar...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co France Ruby Emerald Frog Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
20k Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Frog Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. The Tiffany & Co. France 20k Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Frog Pin Brooch is an enchanting piece. This whimsical design sh...
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Flower Platinum Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Vintage Platinum Diamond Sapphire Flower Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 85 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 3.5ct 6 Round sapphires total weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$11,188Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.59 in L 2.55 in
French Art Deco 1920 Dangle Tassels Earrings in 18kt Gold with Jade and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
French art deco tassels dangle earrings. Fabulous pair of tassel drop earrings, created in Paris France during the art deco period, circa 1920. This delicate pieces has been crafted...
Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Tiffany and Co. Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Emblem of Elegance and Grace Indulge in the enduring beauty of this Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and set with three spark...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold, Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Fashionable vintage 18K yellow gold, ruby and diamond dragonfly brooch. Colourful, embellished with 6 natural, non-treated bright violet red rubies, this brooch is very well made, la...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
Vintage French Ruby and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage French 0.15 carat ruby and 0.03 carat emerald, 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry ...
Emerald, Ruby, 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
Mellerio Dits Meller Diamond Ruby Yellow Brooch 18k Brooch, 1960s
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Geneva, CH
Mellerio dits Meller Paris Diamond and Ruby on Yellow Brooch 18K and platinum Brooch. Signed Mellerio dits Meller. French marks. Circa 1960. Total weight: 26.21 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$10,727
H 2.68 in W 2.28 in D 1.42 in Dm 0.53 in L 2.68 in
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.20 carat diamond, 0.20 carat ruby, 0.21 carat sapphire, hot enamel and 18 karat yellow gold dragon brooch; part of our diverse jewelry c...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Emerald Diamond Yellow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 750 Brooch about 52 x 25mm Total Weight: 20.1 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, large and impressive 0.42 carat diamond, 0.28 carat ruby and 0.45 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold peacock brooch; part of our diverse jewelry collections. This stun...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 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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