19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a micromosaic of a pharaoh head set in 14k setting of gold bead and twisted wirework.
14k Gold
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a micromosaic of a pharaoh head set in 14k setting of gold bead and twisted wirework.
14k Gold
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Roman Amphora Micro-Mosaic Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Etruscan revival micro-mosaic brooch This is an exceptional little brooch created in Rome Italy during the Victorian (1840-1901) era, back in the 1880.
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Grand Tour micro mosaic brooch in 18K gold, Doves of Pliny
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian micro mosaic brooch in 18-karat gold micro-mosaic.
18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch of the Holy Family
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exquisite 19th-century Roman micro mosaic brooch depicting the Holy Family, inspired by Raphael’s celebrated Renaissance painting “Madonna della Seggiola” (Madonna of the Chair), ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th-century Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
You know how you love to shop for a souvenir when you travel. This little micro mosaic brooch—about the width of your press-in wine bottle stopper—would have been just the thing for ...
Metal
Set of Vintage Italian Micro Mosaic Brooches, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The micro mosaic consists of tiny pieces of colored glass.
Glass
Micro-mosaic King Charles Spaniel Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique micro-mosaic brooch depicting a King Charles spaniel set in silver gilt.
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Cavalier Spaniel Brooch, 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 18 karat yellow gold micro mosaic brooch - boxed; part of our diverse antique jewellery collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Phoenix Bird Micro Mosaic 14k Gold Brooch
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Really cool antique Italian micro mosaic brooch with a Greek mythological phoenix bird.
14k Gold
Superb Brooch Micro Mosaic in a Heavy Gold Frame
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1830-40s, 18k, Italy. This rare and early micro mosaic brooch features spectacular detail.
Onyx, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Micro Mosaic Floral Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Micro-Mosaic Brooch and Pendant with a floral center.
Gold
Victorian Mico-Mosaic Bird and Blooming Floral Brooch in 18k
Located in Webster, NY
Exceptional Victorian Micro Mosaic brooch made in 18k yellow gold. The ornate detail captures three playful birds with blooming flower accents.
18k Gold
15K Karat Gold Pendant Brooch King Charles Spaniel Micro Mosaic
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Micro-Mosaic Brooch and Pendant, Depicting a King Charles Spaniel.
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Micromosaic Broach of a Peasant Girl
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful depiction of a peasant girl graces this micro mosaic brooch purchased during the Grand Tour and brought back to England to be set in an elaborate 18K bezel decorated with gr...
Malachite, 18k Gold
Italian Micro Mosaic Inlay Jade Brass Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-crafted Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring a floral motif, crafted with shell inlay stones including jade stones set in brass.
Brass
1800 Roman micro mosaic dog brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An oval micro mosaic of a dog with a blue background in an 18 carat gold border, with a silver setting which can be either a brooch or a stand, Rome, circa 1800.
18k Gold, Silver
Micro Mosaic Floral Pattern Vintage Guitar Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite Micro Mosaic Floral Pattern Vintage Guitar Brooch is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Victorian Italian Micro-Mosaic Gold Dove Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely example of micro-mosaic work mastered in Rome during the mid-19th century.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage ITALY gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • gold tone Italian brooch • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minim...
Vintage ITALY gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • gold tone • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Vintage ITALY signed gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed made in ITALY • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal s...
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 MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku ...
Vintage ITALY signed gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • stamped ITALY • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Antique Religious Brooch Micro Mosaic Yellow Gold 18 Carat
Located in Vannes, FR
This antique religious brooch in 18-carat yellow gold micro mosaic is an exquisite piece of antique jewelry.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Bird Ornament Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian era 14k gold brooch/pendant, featuring micro mosaic bird ornament in the center, hand encrusted.
Gold
Vintage ITALIAN gold tone colorful micro mosaic designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with porcelain • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ❤️❤️...
Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Victorian Brooch - 14k Roman Architecture Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Micro mosaic inset in blue glass Stone Note: note cracks in blue glass and missing pieces Style: Brooch Fastening ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Flower Bouquet Micro Mosaic Sapphire Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (1) Black Stone - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Black Color - 22.8x20.2mm (approx.) (6) Genuine Cultured Pearl - White Color - 3.1mm to 6mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Sapp...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 1880s Micro Mosaic Gold Swan Brooch/Tie Pin
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival Micro Mosaic Swan Brooch Depiction of two playful swans floating in water amongst flowers and foliate entirely comprised of small rectangular m...
Agate, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 15k Gold
ROMAN REVIVAL 1890 Victorian Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The piece was masterfully crafted with Roman revival patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and is embellished with an intricate micro mosaic, depicting the remains of the Jupite...
Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$13,989Sale Price|20% Off
Micro Mosaic cross with Religious Christianity motifs in 22kt gold
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Italian 22kt. yellow gold pendant/brooch Micro Mosaic cross.Made in the Papal workshops , marked with the Vatican stamp of the Papal tiara with the keys of St.
Gold, 22k Gold
Pin Jacket Silver White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
White Diamond, Silver
Antique Hardstone 14 Karat Gold Micro-Mosaic Greek Mythological Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin centers intricately inlaid hardstone micro-mosaic depicting the head of the god Dionysus Adorned with grape vine crown on an orangey-red background Ranging in color with g...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone signed Italian micro music colorful brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • gold tone • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Vintage silver tone signed ITALY micro music colorful brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ITALY • silver tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Vintage gold tone signed ITALY micro music colorful brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ITALY • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Pin Jacket Silver White Diamonds Blue Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver
Petite Vintage Micro Mosaic Bar Pin Brooch "Roma" Millefiori, Venice Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous petite micro mosaic jewelry. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little piece, which remains in very stabile and functioning condition, wear is consistent...
Metal
Italian Micro Mosaic Floral Brooch and Earring Set in Silver Filigree, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
This charming Italian micro mosaic jewelry set includes a brooch and matching clip-on earrings, beautifully crafted in the 1950s.
Crystal
ERNEST PIERRET 1880 Etruscan Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold & Sardonyx
Located in Miami, FL
The frame is decorated with twelve classic stations made-up with white micro-mosaics and the center is embellished with an oval frame which is holding a sardonyx cameo carved by G.
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Byzantine Revival Micro-Mosaic Stick Pin by Antonio Carli
Located in London, GB
A Byzantine revival micro-mosaic stick pin in the form of an oil lamp, attributed to Antonio Carli, the circular micro mosaic panel depicting a multi coloured insect on white backgro...
Yellow Gold, Gold
Italian Micro Mosaic and Gold Suite
Located in London, GB
An Italian archaeological revival micro mosaic and gold suite, consisted of a brooch and a pair of earrings, each of the domed-shaped earrings, bearing a circular micro mosaic panel ...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,500
Nineteenth-century Italian Micro-mosaic Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Neo-classical vase is suspended by chains and a swag from a micro-mosaic decorated bar with elegant finials. A charming floral micro-mosaic bouquet decorates the vase, which is als...
18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,100
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Malachite Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Sydney, NSW
A particularly fine micro mosaic of St Peters Square in Rome is set within a Malachite border and bezel set in a 14k gold frame with a photo locket containing the photo of a pretty y...
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
We are thrilled to offer you some high quality, Micro Mosaic pieces! This stunning brooch example embodies the Era of the 'Grand Tour' c1880s.
Rose Gold, 15k Gold
Unavailable|$2,286
Early 20th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Flower Brooch or Pendant
Located in Birmingham, GB
An early 20th century 9ct gold micro mosaic brooch. Of circular outline, the tesserae depicting flowers and buds, within a stylized foliate surround and scrolling border.
9k Gold, Gold
Micro-Mosaic Chromodoris Nudibranch Brooch by Courtney Denise Lipson
Located in Bellingham, WA
Hand-forged of sterling silver, inlaid with tiny glass seed beads, this micro-mosaic brooch has two tie tack-style pins on the back for versatility and security.
Sterling Silver
Micro-Mosaic Nudibranch Brooch 'Chromodoris Kuniei' by Courtney Denise Lipson
Located in Bellingham, WA
Hand-forged of sterling silver, inlaid with tiny glass seed beads, this micro-mosaic brooch has two tie tack-style pins on the back for versatility and security.
Sterling Silver
Micro-Mosaic Nudibranch Brooch Goniobranchus Annulatus by Courtney Denise Lipson
Located in Bellingham, WA
Hand-forged of sterling silver, inlaid with tiny glass seed beads, this micro-mosaic brooch has two tie tack-style pins on the back for versatility and security.
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,850
Edwardian Millefiori Micro Mosaic Onyx 18 Karat Heavy Gold Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Micro Mosaic Past Art This very fine example of Italian Micro mosaic brooch is from the Edwardian period 1910 ca Beautifully made with a large solid 18 KT gold rectangular frame wi...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,450
Victorian Micro Mosaic Spaniel Brooch
Located in Wimberley, TX
This is just a magnificent example of the Italian art of micro mosaic work. The mosaic displays a recumbent Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a namesake of King Charles II.
Unavailable|$28,819
Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch with Filigrain by Castellani
By Castellani
Located in Antwerp, BE
The white with blue centre is of exquisite detailed micro mosaic, composed in small square pieces of enamel threads -also called "smalti falti" in Italian.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$600
Very Fine Antique Gold Plated Micro mosaic on Goldstone Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Very fine antique micro mosaic on gold stone base and gold-plated brooch mount.
Gold Plate
Unavailable|$2,470
18 Karat Gold Neoclassical Brooch with Micro-Mosaic, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Micro-mosaic depicting St. Peter's Square set into a back glass plaque.
18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Micro Mosaic Dove Brooch in 15 Carat Gold, circa 1860 – 1880
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique mid-Victorian Etruscan revival brooch (Circa 1870) featuring a detailed Micro Mosaic centre piece depicting flowers and two white doves upon a blue backdrop.
Gold
Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Dog Brooch in 15 Carat Gold Frame, circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
A delightful Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic depicting an adorable King Charles Spaniel laid upon a bed of green grass. The level of detail is astonishing, with realistic colouring an...
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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