Vintage Modernist 14k White Gold Multigemstone Bird Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the design a playful, abstract character that feels very mid‑century. The brooch is built on a
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage Modernist 14k White Gold Multigemstone Bird Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the design a playful, abstract character that feels very mid‑century. The brooch is built on a
14k Gold
1950s Silver Horse Head Brooch With Marcasite Stones
Located in London, GB
A 1950s very fine modelled mid-century horse's head brooch. With graded marcasite stones and a
Marcasite, Silver
$112,200Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum 40.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Of particular interest and rarity this David Webb mid-century floral brooch enhanced old-cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Bumble Bee Brooch, Circa 1950
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The fluttering, filigree wings of this Retro-mid century bumble bee brooch evoke a feeling of
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s Sterling Silver Ribbon Brooch with Emerald-Cut Amber Glass Stone
Located in Milford, DE
. The openwork and polished finish highlight the mid-century aesthetic that blends both Art Deco
Amber, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co MidCentury Pine Cone Flower Motif 18K Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A striking mid-century brooch by Tiffany & Co., designed in a bold pine cone motif with
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960 Italian 18K Gold Coral Butterfly Brooch – Heart-Shaped Wings – 10.18g
Located in Miami, FL
) Dimensions: 1.6" x 1.25" Weight: 10.18 grams Style: Mid-Century Italian figural brooch
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mithe Espelt Gold and Red Ceramic Brooch, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A captivating example of French mid‑century design, this sculptural ceramic brooch is a rare and
Vintage Hobe Floral Brooch Pin with Green & Yellow Crystals, Gold-Plated
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.75 inches Hallmarks/Marks: Signed "Hobe" on the back Era: Mid-century, likely
Crystal, Gold Plate
Gilt & White Enamel Starfish Brooch With Coral Cabochons By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 2.5" x 2.5" - Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A stunning mid-century diamond floral brooch crafted in solid 14K white gold, designed with
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Textured Silver Leaf Brooch With Crystals By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 2.25" x 1.5" - Silver
Coro Sterling Vermeil Floral Brooch with Green Glass Centers, 1940s
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage 1940s brooch by Coro beautifully captures the romantic elegance of mid-century floral
Crystal, Vermeil
Mid-Century Signed Margot de Taxco Modernist Sterling Silver Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
silversmiths! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate
Sterling Silver
Coral and Turquoise Lucite Gilded Ram Figural Brooch By Hattie Carnegie, 1960s
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Extremely rare and hard
6.5 Carat Diamond and 3.7 Carat Burmese Ruby Platinum Ribbon Design Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Mid Century Open Ribbon design brooch featuring 2 Burmese rubies, one oval and one cushion shaped
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
David Webb, 18K Gold Enamel Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
showcases Webb's signature blend of color, volume, and glamour with impeccable craftsmanship and mid-century
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Sterling & 1/20 10K Gold Filled Dimensional Floral Brooch – Retro
Located in Milford, DE
This stunning vintage brooch blends timeless elegance with bold mid-century design. Crafted from
Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold
Retro White Gold 0.42 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Brooch Pin Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inch in length, and the piece weighs 3.2 grams in total. Beautifully crafted with elegant mid-century
Diamond, White Gold
Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This diamond bow brooch reflects the historic ribbon motif cherished in French and mid-century high
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Bucellati Flower Natural Sapphire Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Greenwich, CT
among textured leaves expertly handcrafted in 18K yellow gold. Splendid brooch from the mid-century
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Midcentury Design Blue and Purple Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Mid Century Design Blue and Purple Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Brooch featuring 17 cushion and
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Diamond Knot Brooch and Ear Clips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
.'s mid-century French craftsmanship, this set speaks to enduring sophistication. Circa - Mid-Century
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
Portrait of an Art Student with Brooch, Mid Century Figurative Watercolor
By Joseph Yeager
Located in Soquel, CA
Elegant portrait of an art student at work by Joseph Yeager (American, 20th Century). This piece is
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Sarah Coventry Silver Tone Faux Pearl Swirl Flower Brooch, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
textured strands, creating contrast, movement, and depth typical of mid-century costume jewelry. The
Pearl, Silver, Enamel, Gold
Diamond and Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Sapphire Flower Brooch This sculptural mid-century brooch is crafted in 14K yellow and
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,950Sale Price|40% Off
Gemstone floral brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
during that era. Length: 5.5cm. Style: Mid century Creator: as per stamp, Mandabelt Price: $3250.00
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold
Jade Nephrite Brooch with approx. 0.50 ct Sapphire in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
faceted sapphire of approx. 0.50 ct. A refined mid-century piece, elegant and rare, with fine workmanship
Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural mid-century modern sterling silver brooch by Georg Jensen, Denmark, design no. 321
Sterling Silver
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Whimsical and Wonderful Vintage Mid Century Modern Finely detailed Hand crafted
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Gilded Elephant Head Brooch With Mughal Jewels By Ciner, 1960s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible jewelry piece from the mid-century - Extremely rare, hard to find
Vintage Lighthouse Brooch of 10k Gold - Circa 1950
Located in Lewisburg, PA
subtle point of brilliance that brings the lighthouse to life. The sculptural design reflects mid-century
Diamond, 10k Gold
1950s Platinum Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Floral Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A refined mid-century platinum floral spray brooch, set with eleven round multi-colored sapphires
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Merrin Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch
By Merrin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
-century glamour and expert craftsmanship, this brooch makes a powerful statement on any lapel or gown.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking mid-century brooch features a vivid, high-domed natural coral cabochon set at the
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold expression of mid-century glamour, this Retro-era brooch is crafted in 14K yellow and white
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Artist Willy Modernist Gilded Bronze and Enamel Brooch
By Willy
Located in Atlanta, GA
French sculptor-artist Willy designed this stunning Mid-Century bronze and enamel brooch in the
Bronze, Enamel
Gilded Mythical Merhorse Figural Brooch With Faux Jade Belly By Kramer, 1950s
By Kramer
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Extremely rare, hard to
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Abstract Spray Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
mid-century glamour.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.00 Carat Smoky Quartz Shield Shape Gold Mid-Century Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's smoky quartz yellow gold brooch pendant necklace. 10.00ct shield shape smoky Quartz
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gumps 14K Gold Carved Jade Pearl Diamond Floral Brooch Pin
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in New York, NY
A refined mid-century brooch by Gumps, masterfully composed in 14 karat yellow gold and centered
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Openwork Gold Tone Christmas Tree Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Openwork Gold-Tone Christmas Tree Brooch Rhinestone Accents • Mid-Century Style • Filigree
Crystal, Gold Plate
Christian Dior Couture Marlin Brooch, circa 1960
By Christian Dior
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
mid-century couture jewelry! The couture brooch by Christian Dior is designed in the form of a marlin
39.13 Carat Gray Moonstone Diamond Sapphire 18k White Gold Spider Brooch 1950s
Located in Towson, MD
Crafted in 18k white gold, this 1950s Mid-Century spider brooch centers a 39.13 carat gray oval
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Jade Diamond Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Retro Antique Midcentury
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. The stunning jewel is an Antique brooch by Cartier dating to the Mid-Century Modern period. Cartier
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K YG/WG Diamond Ruby Emerald Lion Brooch
Located in New York, NY
proportions, giving the piece a delightful personality and strong mid-century character. Approximate Weight
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Pin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A charming mid-century 18K yellow gold dolphin brooch, beautifully sculpted with smooth, flowing
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sarah Coventry Brown and Amber Enamel Abstract Flower Gold Tone Brooch Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
and outlined in gold-tone metal, creating dimension and movement characteristic of mid-century costume
Gold, Enamel
Retro Diamond and Pearl Cascading Brooch
Located in New York, NY
refined finishing touch. This masterpiece captures the elegance of mid-century jewelry, exuding
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Iconic Tiffany & Co. Modernist Pearl Sapphire Sterling Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Mid Century Modern Avant Garde Iconic Tiffany & Co. Comet Brooch Pin
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Opal and Seed Pearl Starburst Brooch, Unisex
Located in Sewickley, PA
This is a vintage starburst or starburst brooch with a wonderful mid-century character and movement
Opal, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set of 2 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Circle Brooches
Located in New York, NY
versatile styling—perfect worn together or individually. A beautiful representation of mid-century
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Leaf Brooch Description: This sculptural mid-century brooch is designed as a
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14KT Gold Spinach Jade Carved Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
-shaped details, capturing the graceful geometry and craftsmanship of mid-century design. A versatile
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 14K Gold Ruby and Sapphire Openwork Mandala Brooch-Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
total) Weight: 22.10 grams Diameter: 1.75 inches Style: Vintage filigree, Mid-Century Type: Combination
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
GripoixChanelGoosens RenaissanceStyleGiltBronze GlassCabochon Brooch, midCentury
Located in Chicago, IL
clasp, which dates it to mid-century and is consistent with brooches fabricated by Gripoix and Goosens
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Hermès, Paris ancient coin fob pendant
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-century rope-twist gold fob pendant set with an ancient Greek coin, in 18 karat gold. Hermès
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.
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