Unavailable|$4,675
Victorian Impressive Vatican City Micro Mosaic Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent micro mosaic pin and pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This spectacular piece is quite substantial in size and equally impressive in design. Featured at the cent...
18k Gold
1880s Russian Gold Micro-Mosaic Pin/Pendant by Blumenthaller, St. Petersburg
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Rare Russian pin/pendant from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, this Italian micro-mosaic was mounted as a Russian gold brooch by the St.
14k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Earrings Roman Ruins 15ct Yellow Gold c1880s Rare
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
These earrings are a one-off and can't be repeated. We also have a micro mosaic brooch in store. Please take a look as it is being sold separately.
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,825
1900s Century Italian Brooch Onix Blanck and Gold Micromosaic
Located in Brindisi, IT
Brooch in black onyx and antique gold, a micro mosaic representing rural landscape.
Onyx, 10k Gold
Sold|$2,495
Fine Antique Gold and Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1870s 15K Yellow Gold and Micro Mosaic Brooch - pendant. Possibly Italian.
15k Gold
Italian Victorian St. Peter's Square Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold micro mosaic brooch depicting St. Peter's Square in Italy.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Micro Mosaic brooch, floral, Italian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful vintage c1940s Micro Mosaic brooch. Painstakingly created in Italy from many tiny of pieces of ceramic and laid out in a pretty floral design with a rich royal blue bord...
Sold|$3,100
Boxed 19th Century Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A late 19th century, Italian micro mosaic brooch in its original box with original price label to underside, by Cesare Rocchiggiani.
18k Gold
Sold|$1,450
18 Karat Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch/Pin- This elegant mosaic brooch depicts a lovely bird scene set in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch of the Doves of Pliny set in Gold
Located in Baltimore, MD
Classical micro mosaic brooch of the Doves of Pliny, set in a simple 18K gold bezel to emphasize the very fine example of craftsmanship displayed here.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Sold|$295
Circa 1900 Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Set in silver this is a nice example of Italian Micro Mosaic work circa 1900, all original and in exceptional condition. measuring 2 1/4 inch in Length
Sterling Silver
Sold|$7,900
Very Fine Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Exquisite detail depicting a country scene of a peasant resting against a large rock beautifully framed by a double corded gold frame embellished with foliar and scalloped motifs bet...
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Fine Micro Mosaic Brooch with Woven Faceted Lapis Bead Neckl
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turn of the century fine and detailed micro mosaic brooch necklace, decorated with a colorful floral still life.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch from Murano, 1920
By Murano 5
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative pin brooch with colorful flower arrangement. The micro mosaic work is composed of small pieces of colored glass.
Glass
Roman Revival 1850 Papal Grand Tour Vatican Micro Mosaic Brooch 22kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The workmanship of the micro mosaic is exceptional with a fabulous level of detail.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Revival 1880 Grand Tour Temple of Vespasian Micro Mosaic Brooch 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
It was carefully crafted with Roman-Etruscan revival patterns in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats and embellished with a black onyx panel mounted with an intricate micro mosaic de...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Micro Mosaic 18 Carat Gold Two Dove Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Stunning micro mosaic brooch with intricate 18ct gold setting and surround.
18k Gold
Sold|$1,760
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Pin
Located in New York, NY
A rare and beautiful Victorian 14K yellow gold Venetian glass floral designed micro mosaic Brooch The central panel showcases a bouquet of colorful flowers, meticulously crafted from...
14k Gold
Art Deco Italian Micro Mosaic Inlay Shell Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Lovely vintage Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring a floral motif, crafted with shell inlay and set in brass.
Brass
Antique Dove Micromosaic Brooch in High 22 Karat Italian Gold Circa 1860s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Italian Micro-mosaic brooch finely crafted in high carat gold.
Yellow Gold
Sold|$850
Micro Mosaic Roman Colosseum Brooch
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th century Micro Mosaic Roman Colosseum brooch. Mosaic is surrounded by a yellow gold woven rope frame.
Sold|$3,750
Italian Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A garden filled with vitality and love is masterfully made through the difficult process of tiny mosaics. Hand crafted in 18k yellow gold. Stamped with hallmarks.
18k Gold
Victorian Italian Dove Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A splendid quality example of micro mosaic work in the Victorian era, most likely crafted in Rome. In fine condition, the mosaic depicts two doves nesting their home with flower bran...
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Gold Earrings Brooch Set
Located in New York, NY
Victorian gold earrings and brooch set with micro mosaic ornaments in the center.
Gold
Gold Brooch with Micro-Mosaic, Mid-19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Gold brooch set with a plaque decorated with a micro-mosaic representing a kingfisher.
Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic 18 Karat Gold Pharaoh Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
East to West brooch centers a navette form flanked by circular forms Depicting an ornate micro mosaic image of a Pharaoh and intricate concentric patterning With a subtle twisted r...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Domenico Bussolin Micro Mosaic and Glass inlaid Gondola Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Venetian gondola brooch with micor mosaic and inlayed glass and a silver mounting by Domenico Bussolin, Murano, 19th century. Weight: 21.1 grams Dimensions: 7.2 x 1.7 cm.
Sterling Silver
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Micro-Mosaic Bar Brooch, France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Surrounding the cameo, the brooch is meticulously crafted with a handmade micro mosaic design.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Micro Mosaic 18 Karat Gold Framed Dog Picture Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dimension - 1.25 X 1.75 inch Weight - 18.5 G
18k Gold
Micro-Mosaic & Gold Bar Brooch - Grand Tour Memento - C 1875
Located in New York, NY
Micromosaic and 18 kt gold bar brooch. Made in Italy, C 1875. Two vertical ovals and 2 horizontal ovals, each with beetle on white ground. Beetles have highlights (foil?). Also, 2 tr...
19th Century Antique 18kt Yellow Gold Micro-Mosaic Dog Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 19th century Provenance: Italy Dimensions: 5,2 x 7 cm Weight: 42,5 gr The brooch, rectangular in shape, dates to the 19th century and is characterised by an 18-karat gold fr...
Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this exceptional Italian micromosaic brooch circa 1850's. This extraordinary miniature work of art is exceptional in its craftmanship and details from th...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
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...
Antique Micro Mosaic 18K Pendant and Brooch, c. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique micro mosaic 18K yellow gold pendant and brooch, c. 1880.
18k Gold
15 Karat Yellow Gold Micro-Mosaic Bangle Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Very rare to find a micro-mosaic bracelet, as opposed to brooches, pendants, etc.
14k Gold, 15k Gold
Estate Elizabeth Locke Micro Mosaic Brooch/Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Derby, NY
Estate Elizabeth Locke Micro Mosaic Brooch/Pendant This expertly crafted vintage Elizabeth Locke micro mosaic brooch can also be worn as a pendant.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Micro-Mosaic Brooch of a King Charles Spaniel, Attributed to Luigi Moglia c1830
Located in valatie, NY
A Very Fine Micro-mosaic Brooch Depicting a Classic King Charles Spaniel c1830, attributed to Luigi Cavaliere Moglia, Roman School (c1813-1878).
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 19thC Italian Gold Framed "Roman Colosseum" Micro Mosaic Brooch c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Italian grand tour gold framed micro mosaic brooch / pendant. The center artwork features a micro mosaic with the Roman Colosseum pictured.
Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold Micro-Mosaic Brooch, European, circa 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
19th century antique brooch of micro-mosaic with very fine detail. Notice the background of shaded mountains, the fine detail of the dog's fur and the foreground of vegetation.
18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Italian Murano Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning authentic Victorian Italian micro Murano glass mosaic brooch. Measures: 1 1/4" diameter.
Brass
Petite Vintage Micro Mosaic Brooch 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
Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Brooch Featuring Saint Peter in Rome
Located in Milano, MI
This is a Grand Tour brooch, a late 19th century era souvenir from Italy. Tourists in Rome visited the plaza of St. Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro) in front of St. Peter’s Basilic...
Metal
Sold|$5,500
Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautifully made micro mosaic brooch in 18k yellow gold. The characters symbolize Alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet, and Omega, the last letter of the Greek alphabet, ...
18k Gold
Sold|$882
Micromosaic Silver Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A silver and a fine micro mosaic brooch of a Satyr, 19the century.
Silver
Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic floral brooch, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and well detailed little antique micro mosaic brooch. A 19th century Grand Tour piece it depicts a nicely done image of a floral display the tesserae set into a rich ...
9k Gold, Base Metal
Antique Micromosaic Brooch, Italian Micromosaic Brooch, Temple of Vesta Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique 14 karat yellow gold Temple of Vesta micro mosaic brooch. This brooch features an oval form with a central micro mosaic picture depicting the Italian Temple of Vesta, set ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$375
Micro Mosaic Angel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Micro Mosaic Cherub in Arts and Crafts brass setting. Tiny tiles are used to create the miniature cherub with wings on a red glass tile base. Excellent Condition. 1880 It...
Gilt Metal
Sold|$1,595
Antique Micro Mosaic Etruscan Revival Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 14K Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic, Etruscan Revival Brooch, Measuring 2 1/8 inches in length and 9/16 inch wide, masterfully set with Glass Mosaic pieces forming winged Beatles...
14k Gold
Sold|$7,800
Victorian Hardstone Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful realistic landscape painted with nothing but small pieces of marble and stone, this is a high quality micro mosaic made in the Victorian era. It has a lavish woven gold f...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 si...
Antique Micro Mosaic Landscape Brooch Framed In Gold.
Located in Greenwich, CT
This splendid Italian landscape brooch, attributed to Vatican craftsmen, was created though the use of miniature multi-colored glass tiles. The resulting brooch, framed in 18K yello...
14k Gold
Micro-Mosaic St. Peter's Square Rome Agate and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Vannes, FR
Micro-Mosaic St. Peter's Square Rome Agate and Yellow Gold Brooch.
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Pin Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s Solid Gold and Fine Glass micro Mosaic pin pendant, of very fine quality and depicting a Gentleman in a Hunting Outfit. measuring 3 1/8 inch in length and 1 3/8 inch wide...
18k Gold
Italian Micro Mosaic 800 Silver Iris Pin, 19th Century
Located in Tucson, AZ
In the halcyon days of Victoria’s reign, God was indeed in the details. To wit, well-heeled women favored jewelry, buttons and findings featuring micro mosaic designs painstakingly c...
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Gold Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Rome, circa 1850 An early Victorian era Italian micromosaic and 18K gold set comprising dangle earrings and a brooch / pendant. The set is designed in Etruscan revival style fashion...
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Onyx Micro Mosaic Stick Pin of The Roman Forum
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold, onyx, and micro mosaic stick pin, comprising one oval panel of onyx, adorned with micro mosaic tiles, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with a 15 karat yellow gol...
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Micro Mosaic Pendant or Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Houston, TX
This Elizabeth Locke pendant/brooch is 18K yellow gold and features a Roman scene done in micro mosaic.
18k 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.