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
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
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
18k Gold
Circular micro mosaic pendant necklace of the Temple of Vesta, 1830-40
Located in Kenilworth, US
Circular micro mosaic pin pendant centers on the Temple of Vesta in the Roman forum. The micro
14k Gold
Impressive Victorian Micro Mosaic Urn Locket/Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible Italian micro mosaic urn locket/pin from the Victorian (circa 1880) era! This
18k Gold
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
14k Gold, Yellow 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
White Diamond, Silver
$1,158Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in W 2.1 in
Vintage Yellow Gold Flower Bouquet Micro Mosaic Sapphire Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
including pin) Backing: Pin Back w/ Rotating Closure Condition: Vintage. Excellent condition! Stock Number
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,081
W 0.69 in L 2.76 in
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
Agate, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 15k Gold
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
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver
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
Yellow Gold, Gold
Unavailable
H 0.38 in Dm 1 in
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
14k Gold, Gold
Unavailable
Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin
Located in Madison area, WI
- Antique Micro Mosaic Heart Pin - c. 1880-1900 - Glass, sterling silver Examples of micro
Sterling Silver
Victorian Micro Mosaic Pin/Locket with Grecian Woman Motif
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely wonderful micro mosaic pin/locket pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! The
18k Gold
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
14k Gold
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
Yellow Gold
Victorian Large Micro Mosaic Gold Urn Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely fabulous micro mosaic pendant from the Victorian era! Tiny tiles with vivid colors of
14k Gold
Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
find in a micromosaic brooch. The mosaic is surrounded in 18k rose-yellow gold with four decorative
Rose Gold, 18k 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
18k Gold
Italian Micro Mosaic 800 Silver Iris Pin, 19th Century
Located in Tucson, AZ
Impressionist masterpiece. Round Victorian micro mosaic pin with iris motif center and petal-shaped surround
Silver
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
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
ELIZABETH LOCKE Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch Pin Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Metal:19K YELLOW GOLD Marked / Tested:ELIZABETH LOCKE HALLMARK, 18K Measurements:BROOCH - 40mm x 35mm (INCH = 25mm) Weight:28.9g
Etruscan Revival Gold Pin with Scarab Beetle Micro Mosaic circa 1850
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 18kt gold pin (quality mark: owl) with a stunning micro mosaic showing a green and gold scarab
18k Gold
Russian Imperial-era Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin/Pendant, Nicholls & Plinke, 1880s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
, this 19th century Italian micro-mosaic memento of a Grand Tour, was mounted as a gold brooch by
14k Gold, Gold
1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Frederick, MD
·Item: 18K Victorian Micro Mosaic Bumblebee Pin/Brooch Yellow Gold ·Era: Victorian / 1870s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Large Kingwood Beveled Glass Table Box Vitrine
Located in San Marcos, CA
silk satin lining is slightly padded, and so micro mosaic brooches can be pinned to the backing
Russian Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin, circa 1880
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, this rare Russian pin is set with an Italian
Gold, 14k Gold
Large Elizabeth Locke Gold Pearl Micro Mosaic Brooch Pin
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold micro mosaic brooch set with 12mm - 12.5mm pearls. The brooch measures 78mm x
Pearl, 18k Gold
1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Frederick, MD
·Item: 18K Victorian Micro Mosaic Bumblebee Pin/Brooch Yellow Gold ·Era: Victorian / 1870s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,600
H 2.25 in W 2 in
.85 Carat Center Diamond Turquoise Platinum Brooch Flower Belle Époque Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular flower motif brooch in Turquoise with a total of 3.15 Carat of antique Diamonds set in Platinum atop Gold. The central diamond has been certified by EGL as .85...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch on Diamond Long Chain
By C.H. Meylan
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare Art Deco period diamond and platinum pendant watch by C.H. Meylan on long, beautiful diamond and 18K white gold chain. Early 20th Century Charles-Henri Meylan is a stor...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian rose cut diamond necklace with an estimate diamond weight of 8 carats in movable dangling links design back foiled diamond settings rose gold color hall marked 56 imp...
Diamond
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Roberto Cavalli Astrological Print Silk Halter Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
This Roberto Cavalli silk dress features a halter neckline with gold chain straps. The fabric showcases an ivory and black base with intricate astrological-themed prints, including c...
Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine circa 1870 with all the necessities for the modern woman. Today, everything is integrated into a PDA but your iphone still cant whistle, carry st...
Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian necklace with Bohemian garnets, comes in original fitted box. Necklace is 14.5" long and 25mm at the center widest point. Weight of the piece - 44.2 grams.
Garnet
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Enamel Brooch Montreux Pocket Watch Set
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Watch Thick: 10.50 mm Watch Diameter: 24.50 mm Brooch Length: 2.00 inches Brooch Width: 1.25 mm Brooch Weight: 21.68 Grams Watch Wei...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large Art Nouveau Antique Guilloche Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This very large ornate 14K gold locket pendant is designed in Art Nouveau taste of the period. The pendant is embellished with excellent bluish white guilloche enamel. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$15,000
W 1.38 in L 2.07 in
Magnificent Antique Georgian 6TCW Rose Cut Diamond 26.3 TCW Amethyst Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, magnificent large antique Georgian rose cut 6 TCW diamond and 26.3 TCW royal purple amethyst pendant Early 19th Century The scale and quality of this spectacular piec...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,500
H 2.25 in W 1.5 in
Antique Persian Turquoise Locket Brooch Pin Forget Me Not Bow Motif Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning early Victorian - Georgian Antique 14 Karat Gold and Turquoise Bow Forget Me Not Flower Brooch with a hanging locket pendant. The 23 round Persian Turquoise caboc...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,230
W 0.87 in L 1.12 in
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front, Victorian Engraved Oval Shaped Multi Frame Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket Circa 1880 9ct Gold Back & Front * THE GOLD CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY. Step into a world of cherished memories with this exquisite Victorian locket, crafted ...
Gold, 9k Gold
Imperial Faberge Enamel Silver-Gilt Thermometer
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An Imperial Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel thermometer, of rectangular form with semi-circular ends, the surface enamelled in translucent royal blue over banded wavy engine-turning w...
Silver
$120,000
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
this breathtaking tiara is a vision of elegance and refinement. Crafted in 18K white gold and platinum, it features an intricate lattice-like design adorned with shimmering rose-cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
ROMAN REVIVAL 1880 Micro Mosaic Bangle Bracelet In Solid 19Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Roman revival grand tour bangle bracelet. This is a beautiful historical bangle bracelet, created during the Victorian-Grand Tour era, in Rome Italy between the 1870 and 1880. The r...
Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k 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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