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Micromosaic Brooch

Victorian 18k Gold Micromosaic Brooch, Italy, Circa 1870
Victorian 18k Gold Micromosaic Brooch, Italy, Circa 1870

Victorian 18k Gold Micromosaic Brooch, Italy, Circa 1870

Located in Firenze, IT

The micromosaic brooch, of rectangular size, depicts a country and bucolic scene, where two young peasant girls dance to the rhythm of music played by their companion.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Micromosaic Brooch
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Micromosaic Brooch

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Micromosaic Brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

This charming Victorian-era micromosaic brooch is a wonder of meticulous craftsmanship and intricate design.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Micromosaic Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1800-1825
Antique Micromosaic Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1800-1825

Antique Micromosaic Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1800-1825

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A true masterpiece of early 19th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional micromosaic brooch (circa 1800–1825) evokes the beauty and narrative depth of a fine Renaissance painting, re...

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Antique Early 19th Century Renaissance Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Micromosaic Brooch by Luigi Moglia Depicting a Little Phalene Dog
Micromosaic Brooch by Luigi Moglia Depicting a Little Phalene Dog

Micromosaic Brooch by Luigi Moglia Depicting a Little Phalene Dog

Located in Roma, IT

This Gold and Micromosaic brooch was made by Luigi Moglia, famous micromosaics of the Vatican Mosaic Studio -circa 1840, and depict a little dog.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Micromosaic Brooch With Flowers On Aventurine. 19th Century.
Micromosaic Brooch With Flowers On Aventurine. 19th Century.

Micromosaic Brooch With Flowers On Aventurine. 19th Century.

Located in Firenze, IT

Micromosaic brooch with flowers on aventurine. XIXth century.

Category

19th Century Naturalistic More Art

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Mosaic

Archaeological Revival Gold And Micromosaic Brooch/Pendant 1860's
Archaeological Revival Gold And Micromosaic Brooch/Pendant 1860's

Archaeological Revival Gold And Micromosaic Brooch/Pendant 1860's

By Cesare Roccheggiani

Located in Firenze, IT

18 kt gold micro mosaic-pendant, approx. 1860, circumferential wine leaves, centered oval micro mosaic on black ground, floral presentation, also wearable as a brooch, lug removable....

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Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch
Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch

Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century stone cameo brooch with micromosaic dove details. Unusual to have the combination of the hand carved stone cameo with the micromosiac work.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Mid-19th Century Gold Brooch with Micromosaic
Mid-19th Century Gold Brooch with Micromosaic

Mid-19th Century Gold Brooch with Micromosaic

Located in Paris, FR

Brooch with a micromosaic set in a gold and royal blue enameled gold setting.

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Antique 1830s French Brooches

Materials

Gold

Antique Micromosaic 18K Gold Brooch, French, c. 1880
Antique Micromosaic 18K Gold Brooch, French, c. 1880

Antique Micromosaic 18K Gold Brooch, French, c. 1880

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique micromosaic 18K gold brooch bearing French hallmarks.

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique black onyx brooch with micromosaic flower, 1900s
Antique black onyx brooch with micromosaic flower, 1900s

Antique black onyx brooch with micromosaic flower, 1900s

Located in New York, NY

Antique black onyx brooch with micromosaic flower Made in Pietra Dura technique Counrty – Italy Period – 1900s Dimensions – 3 x 2 cm Condition – good, traces of time on metal ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Gold Brooch with Micromosaic 'around 1850' Depicting a Woman in a Lazio Costume
Gold Brooch with Micromosaic 'around 1850' Depicting a Woman in a Lazio Costume

Gold Brooch with Micromosaic 'around 1850' Depicting a Woman in a Lazio Costume

Located in Roma, IT

In this 18 Kt gold brooch a micromosaic (circa 1850) has been set which depicts a woman with the typical Lazio costume, who has a basket full of bunches of grapes at her feet.

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Diadem comb in gold with micromosaic. Empire period.
Diadem comb in gold with micromosaic. Empire period.

Diadem comb in gold with micromosaic. Empire period.

Located in Paris, FR

Diadem comb in gold (14 carats) featuring seven oval, micromosaic medallions. The removable comb of the diadem is composed of four, blonde tortoiseshell teeth. The curved diadem feat...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Brooches

Materials

Gold

Antique Micromosaic Broach of a Peasant Girl
Antique Micromosaic Broach of a Peasant Girl

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Brooches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold

Pin Jacket Siver Quartz Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
Pin Jacket Siver Quartz Hand Decorated with Micromosaic

Pin Jacket Siver Quartz Hand Decorated with Micromosaic

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Silver

Pin Jacket Silver Yellow Gold Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
Pin Jacket Silver Yellow Gold Hand Decorated with Micromosaic

Pin Jacket Silver Yellow Gold Hand Decorated with Micromosaic

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Stylish Butterfly Pin Jacket Silver Amber Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
Stylish Butterfly Pin Jacket Silver Amber Hand Decorated with Micromosaic

Stylish Butterfly Pin Jacket Silver Amber Hand Decorated with Micromosaic

By Sicis Jewels

Located in London, GB

Available in other colors. For any questions please feel free to ask.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Pin Jacket Siver Black Diamonds Tiger Eye Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
Pin Jacket Siver Black Diamonds Tiger Eye Hand Decorated with Micromosaic

Pin Jacket Siver Black Diamonds Tiger Eye Hand Decorated with Micromosaic

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Silver

Stylish Pin Jacket Yellow Gold White Diamond Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
Stylish Pin Jacket Yellow Gold White Diamond Hand Decorated with Micromosaic

Stylish Pin Jacket Yellow Gold White Diamond Hand Decorated with Micromosaic

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giacomo Raffaelli signed & dated 1784, Rare Micromosaic Plaque of the Goldfinch
Giacomo Raffaelli signed & dated 1784, Rare Micromosaic Plaque of the Goldfinch

Giacomo Raffaelli signed & dated 1784, Rare Micromosaic Plaque of the Goldfinch

Located in Aspen, CO

Very rare 18th century micromosaic plaque of the Goldfinch. This circular plaque is 3 inches in diameter, the micromosaic is set in copper. On the verso, the piece is signed in cursi...

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Antique 1780s Italian George III Brooches

Antique 18k Gold Micromosaic Bracelet & Brooch Set, Italy Circa 1870s
Antique 18k Gold Micromosaic Bracelet & Brooch Set, Italy Circa 1870s

Antique 18k Gold Micromosaic Bracelet & Brooch Set, Italy Circa 1870s

Located in Firenze, IT

The set has a bracelet with five oval micromosaics depicting Roman ruins framed by a plain motif and joined by links and an "en suite" brooch, in their original case from the late 19...

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Antique 1870s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Micromosaic Pendant Locket Brooch in 14K Gold, Grand Tour Era, 1850
Antique Micromosaic Pendant Locket Brooch in 14K Gold, Grand Tour Era, 1850

Antique Micromosaic Pendant Locket Brooch in 14K Gold, Grand Tour Era, 1850

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An exquisite example of 19th-century Italian artistry, this antique micromosaic pendant and brooch combination is masterfully handcrafted in 14 karat gold.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Micromosaic and Pink Shell Cameo Brooch.Early 20th century. Signed F.A.P. Florence
Micromosaic and Pink Shell Cameo Brooch.Early 20th century. Signed F.A.P. Florence

Micromosaic and Pink Shell Cameo Brooch.Early 20th century. Signed F.A.P. Florence

Located in Firenze, IT

Brooch with Cameo and Micromosaic Late 19th century - early 20th century Materials: Shell cameo, micromosaic in glass tesserae, metal alloy (likely brass) Central cameo depicting a...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau More Art

Materials

Mosaic, Intaglio

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19th Century Italian Micromosaic Brooch
19th Century Italian Micromosaic Brooch

19th Century Italian Micromosaic Brooch

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W 2.17 in D 0.71 in L 0.2 in

19th Century Italian Micromosaic Brooch

Located in Brisbane, AU

A 19th century Italian micromosaic brooch depicting the Pantheon in Rome. The mosaic is set in goldstone (also known as adventurine glass), of which the process of creation was attri...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Brooches

Antique Micromosaic Brooch
Antique Micromosaic Brooch

Antique Micromosaic Brooch

Located in Toronto, ON

Micromosaic jewelry blossomed in Rome in response to the travelers on the Grand Tour.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870
Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870

Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

Fine quality micromosaic, depicting a King Charles Spaniel dog on his cushion, set as a brooch in 18ct gold.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870
Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870

Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

Fine quality micromosaic, depicting a King Charles Spaniel dog on his cushion, set as a brooch in 18ct gold.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Micromosaic 14K Gold Brooch Depicting a King Charles Spaniel c. 1870
Victorian Micromosaic 14K Gold Brooch Depicting a King Charles Spaniel c. 1870

Victorian Micromosaic 14K Gold Brooch Depicting a King Charles Spaniel c. 1870

Located in Goettingen, DE

Victorian Micromosaic 14K Gold Brooch Depicting a King Charles Spaniel circa 1870 Delightful micromosaic brooch set in a gold frame.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden Pinchbeck Brooch with Late 1800s Roman Micromosaic
Golden Pinchbeck Brooch with Late 1800s Roman Micromosaic

Golden Pinchbeck Brooch with Late 1800s Roman Micromosaic

Located in roma, IT

Golden pinchbeck brooch with late 19th century Roman micromosaic depicting St.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Pinchbeck

19th Century Micromosaic and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
19th Century Micromosaic and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

19th Century Micromosaic and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in SEVILLA, ES

XIXth century 18 karat yellow gold brooch with a micromosaic and eight natural pearls around it.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Century Italian Brooch Onix Blanck and Gold Micromosaic
1900s Century Italian Brooch Onix Blanck and Gold Micromosaic

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. The brooch is from the early 1900s attributable to Venetian Miotti family, who used this technique...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold

Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin
Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin

Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin

Located in Madison area, WI

- Antique Micro Mosaic Heart Pin - c. 1880-1900 - Glass, sterling silver Examples of micro mosaic this finely executed are extremely hard to find -- wonderfully finished with da...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Micromosaic Brooch
Antique Micromosaic Brooch

Antique Micromosaic Brooch

Located in London, GB

An antique micromosaic brooch, oval image depicting a woman farming crops, backed on black onyx, in an 18ct yellow gold Etruscan style border, with rope and beaded edge detail.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CASTELLANI Gold and Silver Micromosaic Brooch
CASTELLANI Gold and Silver Micromosaic Brooch

CASTELLANI Gold and Silver Micromosaic Brooch

By Castellani

Located in London, GB

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Gold and silver micromosaic brooch depicting the monogram "Chi-Rho" the first two letters of Chri...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

micromosaic brooch
micromosaic brooch

micromosaic brooch

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A very fine oval brooche with a micromosaic of a rural scene; two men reach towards each other, they shake hands or share a drink, Italy, 19th century, in a truly beautiful 18 carat ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Micromosaic Brooch c.1870

Antique Micromosaic Brooch c.1870

Located in Firenze, IT

Depicting the Plinio's doves, within a gold border. Size:55 x 45mm approximately

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold and Micromosaic Brooch
18kt Yellow Gold and Micromosaic Brooch

18kt Yellow Gold and Micromosaic Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

Yellow gold brooch, adorned with a micro-mosaic on onyx decorated with the Colosseum of Rome in a double entourage of cables and malachite. Dimensions: 4.2 x 3.2 cm. P. Gross: 17.7g

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Antique 1890s Italian Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Gold and Micromosaic Brooch
Antique French Gold and Micromosaic Brooch

Antique French Gold and Micromosaic Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Oval medallion set with a micro-m...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Gold

Remarkable Antique Micromosaic Brooch Depicting the Forum in Rome, circa 1860
Remarkable Antique Micromosaic Brooch Depicting the Forum in Rome, circa 1860

Remarkable Antique Micromosaic Brooch Depicting the Forum in Rome, circa 1860

Located in Baltimore, MD

Micro mosaic jewelry blossomed in Rome in response to high demand by the travelers on the Grand Tour for souvenirs. This jewelry often depicted historic sites in Rome. It is made of ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Dove Micromosaic Brooch in High 22 Karat Italian Gold Circa 1860s
Antique Dove Micromosaic Brooch in High 22 Karat Italian Gold Circa 1860s

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. Exceptionally detailed Micro-mosaic features a dome centering a multicolored tesserae image of two white love d...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin
Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin

Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

This is a very rare depiction to find in a micromosaic brooch. The mosaic is surrounded in 18k rose-yellow gold with four decorative shell mounts and a c-clasp pin back closure.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Micro-Mosaic Bar Brooch, France
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Micro-Mosaic Bar Brooch, France

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Micro-Mosaic Bar Brooch, France

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The 18 karat yellow gold antique Victorian bar brooch features a beautifully intricate cameo at its center with a unique and colorful micromosaic brooch.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Micromosaic Flower Brooch
Antique Micromosaic Flower Brooch

Antique Micromosaic Flower Brooch

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W 0.87 in L 1.5 in

Antique Micromosaic Flower Brooch

Located in London, GB

An Italian, antique, micromosaic flower brooch, with a pale blue campanula plant, in micromosaic, on a black background, in an opaque blue glass surround, mounted in a gold, rub over...

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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Antique Gold Micromosaic Jabot Brooch
Antique Gold Micromosaic Jabot Brooch

Antique Gold Micromosaic Jabot Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Designed as a sword with Chi Rho, Alpha and Omega, and a dove symbol. Weight: 4.0 grams Measurement: 7.6cm in length

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

1860s Castellani Micromosaic Gold Staurogram Brooch
1860s Castellani Micromosaic Gold Staurogram Brooch

1860s Castellani Micromosaic Gold Staurogram Brooch

By Castellani

Located in London, GB

The exceptionally crafted brooch of staurogram form depicting the overlapping Greek letters T ‘tau’ and P ‘rho’ in yellow gold set throughout with an exquisitely fine micromosaic pat...

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Antique 1860s Italian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Exquisite 19th Century Micromosaic Plaque Brooch
Exquisite 19th Century Micromosaic Plaque Brooch

Exquisite 19th Century Micromosaic Plaque Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A superb antique micromosaic plaque brooch of rectangular design depicting a fox devouring a mallard in a naturalistic landscape, in 18k gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Castellani Micromosaic Gold Etruscan Revival Brooch
Castellani Micromosaic Gold Etruscan Revival Brooch

Castellani Micromosaic Gold Etruscan Revival Brooch

By Castellani

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The smallest Augusto Castellani brooch: An 18 carat gold round brooch with beautiful gold wire work and the letters EY (Greek for good health) in black and white micro mosaic by Mich...

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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Historical gold brooch with floral micromosaic on onyx.
Historical gold brooch with floral micromosaic on onyx.

Historical gold brooch with floral micromosaic on onyx.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Historical gold brooch with floral micromosaic. Historical brooch probably from the end of the 19th century with floral micromosaic on an onyx plate.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century Micromosaic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
19th Century Micromosaic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

19th Century Micromosaic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Oval-shaped, this charming little antique brooch is composed of molten glass miniature depicting St. Peter's Square in Rome. The border...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old brooch/pendant with micromosaic, pietra dura, Italy, circa 1950s.
Old brooch/pendant with micromosaic, pietra dura, Italy, circa 1950s.

Old brooch/pendant with micromosaic, pietra dura, Italy, circa 1950s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Gold brooch decorated using the "pietra dura" technique with floral micromosaic Oval-shaped brooch made on a 9-karat gold structure decorated with black onyx, which creates a backgr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

A mid 19th Century Roman micromosaic St. Peter pendant/brooch

A mid 19th Century Roman micromosaic St. Peter pendant/brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Of oval form, within a gold frame, depicting St. Peter Square, suspending another similar depicti...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Micromosaic Champagne Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shaman Mask Brooch Pendant
Micromosaic Champagne Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shaman Mask Brooch Pendant

Micromosaic Champagne Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shaman Mask Brooch Pendant

By Mousson Atelier

Located in Bangkok, TH

Mousson Atelier represent with proud! Inspired by shamanic tribes of unseen central Africa. Feel the mystical drums vibes and listen unknow traditional songs. Use this brooch like a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Micromosaics Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Clip Fitted Box Stamped WL Sweden
Victorian Micromosaics Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Clip Fitted Box Stamped WL Sweden

Victorian Micromosaics Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Clip Fitted Box Stamped WL Sweden

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Amazing Victorian brooch created in the 1860 in Tidaholm, Sweden. Features a handmade Italian micromosaics framed in 18 karat textured yellow gold.

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Antique 1860s Swedish Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Papal Roman Workshops Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Suite
Antique Papal Roman Workshops Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Suite

Antique Papal Roman Workshops Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Suite

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold micromosaic Egyptian Revival suite consisting of a brooch and a pair of earrings, the micromosaics are decorated with beetles with little gold accented 'tesserae' th...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

A mid 19th Century Roman micromosaic landscape

A mid 19th Century Roman micromosaic landscape

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Of rectangular form, within a gold frame, depicting two fishermen on a boat along a river, with a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Micromosaic Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant, Italy, Circa 1800
Antique Micromosaic Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant, Italy, Circa 1800

Antique Micromosaic Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant, Italy, Circa 1800

Located in Delray Beach, FL

An impressive Victorian 18K gold locket features a Roman micromosaic depicting a floral bouquet. This unique artistic tradition was born in Italy in the 18th Century, flourished in ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Micromosaic Stick Pin Depicting a Little Dog, Garrard & Co, London
18 Karat Gold Micromosaic Stick Pin Depicting a Little Dog, Garrard & Co, London

18 Karat Gold Micromosaic Stick Pin Depicting a Little Dog, Garrard & Co, London

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Roma, IT

In this beautiful and antique ( 1850 circa ) 18 Kt gold pin is set a micromosaic depicting a small dog, of exquisite workmanship.

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Antique 1850s British Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Brooch in micromosaic depicting a young Italian shepherd, Rome, circa 1830-1850
Brooch in micromosaic depicting a young Italian shepherd, Rome, circa 1830-1850

Brooch in micromosaic depicting a young Italian shepherd, Rome, circa 1830-1850

Located in Firenze, IT

Brooch in micromosaic depicting a young Italian shepherd in traditional costume, Rome, circa 1830–1850 Material: Glass.

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19th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Mosaic, Glass

Castellani Micromosaic Brooch
Castellani Micromosaic Brooch

Castellani Micromosaic Brooch

By Castellani

Located in Riverdale, NY

Castellani Micromosaic Brooch from the late 19th Century. Incredibly minute tesserae are hand placed to create the ornate pattern in this wonderful brooch.

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Antique 1870s Italian Revival Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Micromosaic Brooch, Italian Micromosaic Brooch, Temple of Vesta Brooch
Antique Micromosaic Brooch, Italian Micromosaic Brooch, Temple of Vesta Brooch

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 ...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Micromosaic Brooch or Pendant
18k Micromosaic Brooch or Pendant

18k Micromosaic Brooch or Pendant

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W 1.15 in L 0.87 in

18k Micromosaic Brooch or Pendant

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A sweet brooch or pendant with a fine micromosaic of flowers, in a gold mounting decorated with meander engravings.

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Antique 1890s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy Early20thCentury
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy Early20thCentury

Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy Early20thCentury

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy early 20th Century A Victorian micromosaic brooch with a central floral bouquet motif and the inscription "ROMA".

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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

18kt Yellow Gold And Micromosaic Brooch
18kt Yellow Gold And Micromosaic Brooch

18kt Yellow Gold And Micromosaic Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

Rectangular brooch in chased yellow gold with a micro-mosaic representing a fox having caught a duck on a black background, Roman work of the 19th century, gross weight 30 g, in its ...

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Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique French Gold Micromosaic Brooch, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Antique French Gold Micromosaic Brooch, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Antique French Gold Micromosaic Brooch, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: Late 19th century. Provenance: France. Dimensions: 4.8 x 4 cm. Weight: 23.9 g. A French oval medallion set with a micromosaic that represents a basket of various flowers w...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Filled Micromosaic Brooch with Doves
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Filled Micromosaic Brooch with Doves

Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Filled Micromosaic Brooch with Doves

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine Etruscan Revival brooch or pin. With 2 doves or love birds depicted at the center of a micromosaic picture with twigs, flowers, & leaves on a black ground.

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Early 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Late 18th Century Gold & Micromosaic Brooch/Pendant Attr. Giacomo Raffaelli
Late 18th Century Gold & Micromosaic Brooch/Pendant Attr. Giacomo Raffaelli

Late 18th Century Gold & Micromosaic Brooch/Pendant Attr. Giacomo Raffaelli

Located in Firenze, IT

An Italian Important brooch in 18K yellow gold, centered with a hexagonal micro mosaic on copper of an emperor's bust on a black background and millefiori tesserae forming a red, whi...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Micromosaic Villa Gregoriana and Temple of Vesta 9ct Gold Brooch
Victorian Micromosaic Villa Gregoriana and Temple of Vesta 9ct Gold Brooch

Victorian Micromosaic Villa Gregoriana and Temple of Vesta 9ct Gold Brooch

Located in Austin, TX

A stunningly detailed Victorian micromosaic brooch mounted in 9k rose gold, late 19th century, probably Italy.

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Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Micromosaic Silver Brooch

Micromosaic Silver Brooch

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W 1.11 in L 1.11 in

Micromosaic Silver Brooch

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A silver and a fine micro mosaic brooch of a Satyr, 19the century. diameter: 2.8 cm

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Victorian Micromosaic Daisy Brooch
Victorian Micromosaic Daisy Brooch

Victorian Micromosaic Daisy Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Micromosaic Daisy Brooch from the mid 19th Century.

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Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Vermeil

Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Pendant Brooch
Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Pendant Brooch

Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An antique yellow gold and micromosaic pendant-brooch depicting a scarab, which symbolized immortality and rebirth in Ancient Egypt.

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Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Brooches

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Yellow Gold

Victorian Micromosaic Antique Yellow Gold Antique Brooch
Victorian Micromosaic Antique Yellow Gold Antique Brooch

Victorian Micromosaic Antique Yellow Gold Antique Brooch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Victorian era micromosaic, an elegant memorial or memento brooch set in an ornate and Etruscan style mounting of 18k yellow gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Turtle Doves Grand Tour Roman Micromosaic Gold Brooch Love Token Locket
Antique Turtle Doves Grand Tour Roman Micromosaic Gold Brooch Love Token Locket

Antique Turtle Doves Grand Tour Roman Micromosaic Gold Brooch Love Token Locket

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This delightful Roman micromosaic celebrates love and spring. It shows a wonderful romantic subject, turtle doves.

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Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Bacchus Micromosaic Brooch

Antique Bacchus Micromosaic Brooch

Located in Vail, CO

Antique micromosaic brooch depicting a Bacchus-like figure with a grapevine headdress, in yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Early Victorian "Peace & Love" Micromosaic Brooch
Early Victorian "Peace & Love" Micromosaic Brooch

Early Victorian "Peace & Love" Micromosaic Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A sweet early Victorian period micromosaic brooch featuring two doves with olive branch, and Cupid's bow and arrows... making the meaning "Peace and Love".

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Victorian “Flower Bunch Scene” Micromosaic Brooch
Antique Victorian “Flower Bunch Scene” Micromosaic Brooch

Antique Victorian “Flower Bunch Scene” Micromosaic Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A gorgeous micromosaic brooch, the scene depicted is of a lady handing a bunch of flowers to a little boy.

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Antique 19th Century Italian High Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Mid-Victorian Language of Flowers Micromosaic Brooch
Antique Mid-Victorian Language of Flowers Micromosaic Brooch

Antique Mid-Victorian Language of Flowers Micromosaic Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A striking mid Victorian micromosaic "language of the flowers" brooch dating from the 1860s.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 15k Gold

Victorian Twin Doves Micromosaic Pendant and Brooch, Circa 1860
Victorian Twin Doves Micromosaic Pendant and Brooch, Circa 1860

Victorian Twin Doves Micromosaic Pendant and Brooch, Circa 1860

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A truly unique and wonderful antique Victorian micromosaic pendant and brooch depicting at its centre two white (turtle) doves.

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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian Micromosaic Brooch Depicting Flora Goddess of Spring, circa 1850
Victorian Micromosaic Brooch Depicting Flora Goddess of Spring, circa 1850

Victorian Micromosaic Brooch Depicting Flora Goddess of Spring, circa 1850

Located in London, GB

Fine quality micromosaic, depicting the Roman deity Flora, the goddess of Spring & flowers, set as a brooch in 18ct gold.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Floral Micromosaic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant in Gold Stone
Vintage Floral Micromosaic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant in Gold Stone

Vintage Floral Micromosaic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant in Gold Stone

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This vintage floral Micromosaic Pine/Pendant in Gold stone is set in 10k yellow Gold. There is no stamp. Size = approximately 42 x 41mm Weight: 12.7 grams This is in very good con...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Located in Firenze, IT

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Napoli, IT

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Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
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Micromosaic Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate micromosaic brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a micromosaic brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a micromosaic brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Sicis Jewels, Castellani and Mousson Atelier are consistently popular. A micromosaic brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a micromosaic brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Micromosaic Brooch?

On average, a micromosaic brooch at 1stDibs sells for $4,790, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $53,937 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.