Multi Gem and Diamond Toucan Gold Vintage Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Multi Gemstone and Diamond Wonderful Gold Toucan Brooch. Hand set with Malachite Jasper MOP Agate and Diamond, weighing approx. 0.06tcw. Exq...
Diamond, Agate, Malachite, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin 1950 Burma Ruby Multi-Gem Platinum Vintage Tutti-Frutti Basket Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a platinum woven basket with handle overflowing with various gemstones as fruit Featuring bananas glossed with opaque yellow and brown enamel - minimal loss Featuring a p...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Tiger's Eye Diamond Multi-Gem Flower 14K Gold Silver Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A spectacular Vintage "Giardinetto" (flower bouquet) statement brooch pendant. Masterfully crafted in 14k yellow gold and silver, this heavy and highly sculptural piece is a textbook...
Coral, Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Pink Tourmaline Ruby Pink Sapphire & Multi Gem Floral Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.10x9.10x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "31 White Diamonds 0.30 CT 1 Fancy Diamonds 0.48 CT 56 Green Garnet 1.16 CT 1 Tourmaline 7.48 CT 535 RU/PS 9.97 CT 18KR 2...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Multi-Gem Basket Brooch with Carved Emerald, Sapphires, Rubies, D
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A vibrant and intricately detailed mid-century multi-gem basket brooch, crafted in 14K white gold and designed with an ornate mix of carved and faceted stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bailey Banks & Biddle Mid-Century Multi-Gem 14K Gold Vintage Heart Birds Brooch
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as three stylized birds perched atop a fan organically textured branch Birds are comprised of fluted heart shaped bellies open beaks, and fanning tails With a round cut sapp...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asch Grossbardt 1980's Multi-Gem Diamond 14K Gold Vintage Inlay Clown Brooch
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized clown balancing on ball and wearing a cap, ruff, and pointed shoes Featuring a carved mother-of-pearl body - white in color with moderate iridescence Accented ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Mid-Century Red Coral Natural Diamond Multi-Gem Owl 18K Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
It sits atop a stylized 18k gold branch and foliage, beautifully accented by an eclectic, multi-gem arrangement totaling 1.30 carats, including vibrant rubies, zaffiri, and a brillia...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,538Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Retro Multi-Gem and 18K Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Sputnik Dome Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
An elegant expression of Retrò Style inspiration, this brooch is crafted in 18kt (750/1000) yellow gold and designed in the form of a hemispherical mina, symbolizing strength and ref...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,479Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Vintage Natural Multi-Gem Onyx Red Coral Butterfly 14K Gold Silver Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An exceptionally colorful and imposing vintage 1980s animalier statement brooch depicting a majestic butterfly. Masterfully handcrafted with a solid 14k yellow gold structural body a...
Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...
18 Kt Flower Bucket Tutti Frutti Hand Carved Multi Gem Ruby & Emeralds Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very special Tutti Frutti 18kt Brooch with pearls & Hand Carved, Engraved Rubys + Emeralds stones. Material: 18kt gold, pearls, ruby's and emeralds. Size: height 37 mm, width 39 m...
Emerald, Ruby
Jean Vitau 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Multi-Gem and Diamond Angel Fish Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
Designed as an angelfish, the body is set with stripes of circular-cut yellow sapphires, pink garnets, and tsavorites. The head with pavé-set diamonds, black onyx stripe and circular...
Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's French Multi-Gem Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Peacock Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized gold peacock perched on a branch with a fanning spray of feather plumage Featuring fluted feathers, pierced radial wire feather tips, and plumage on head Featu...
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Bochic “Orient” Blue Topaz & Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi-Gem Brooch / Pendant Sapphire, Amethyst, Tsavorite & Ruby — Set in 18K Gold & Silver A striking expression of color, craftsmanship, and versa...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$650Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch Pendant with Opal & 43.4ct Gems
Located in New York, NY
An elegant 925 sterling silver brooch cum pendant featuring a graceful butterfly design, adorned with a luminous natural Opal at the center, accented by Emeralds, Morganites, GF-Rubi...
Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterlin...
1990s Jean Vitau Flamingo Multi Gem Designer 18K Gold Pin
By Jean Vitau
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning 1990 original Jean Vitau flamingo pin is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. This pin is accented with High-quality gems and diamonds. Two emeralds on the eye and its he...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Rose Gold Emerald Cut Multi-Gemstone Banner Style Drop Brooch
Located in London, GB
This banner style drop brooch is the kind of piece you can't help but look at twice, a vertical cascade of colour where each stone is perfectly proportioned to create the feel of a s...
Multi-gemstone, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Antique Brooch / Pin, Demantoid Garnet, Pearl and Enamel, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 14k yellow gold Art Nouveau inspired pin features a very rare demantoid garnet, the rarest of all garnets. Displaying its characteristic green hue and brilliant fire, ...
Garnet, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite piece features colorful sapphires and diamonds, adding elegance and sparkle to your look. A true work of art, this brooch features superb gems totaling 5.5 carats, car...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-color Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Experience vibrant beauty with this whimsical butterfly brooch adorned with a stunning array of multi-color sapphires, and dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asprey London Diamond 16.10cts Multigems 18K Gold Parrot Brooch pin
By Asprey
Located in Miami, FL
This luxurious Diamond multi-gem Parrot Brooch pin from Asprey London is crafted in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
English Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, 1971
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive multi-gem vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold bezel settings.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large 41.63carats Kunzite w/ Multigems & Diamond Pin / Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Kunzite and Multi-gems Diamond Pin / Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold Kunzite and Multi-gems Diamond Brooch features a large Oval-shaped Kunzite weighing 41.63 carats, accented by pastel c...
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asch Grossbardt 1980's Diamond Multi-Gem 18K Gold Vintage Fish Pendant Brooch
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized yellow gold angel fish comprised of inlaid carved gemstone body and fins Comprised of lapis lazuli, carnelian, amethyst, malachite, onyx, and mother-of-pearl O...
Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold...
Georgian Multi-Color Gem-Set Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Georgian multi-colour gem-set brooch, set with an oval amethyst to the centre to a border of citrine and aquamarine with gold ball detail set between each, measuring approximately ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
A late Victorian half-pearl and multi-gem horseshoe brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian half-pearl and multi-gem horseshoe brooch, consisting of thirteen half-pearls graduating in size from the centre, embellished with small rose-cut diamonds set in-bet...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold
Fred Leighton Multi Gem Bird of Paradise Brooch with Articulated Tail Feathers
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
A custom made "Bird of Paradise" brooch of 18kt gold, with cabochon ruby eyes = .10 carats, the head and back set with 80 yellow diamonds = 1.75 carats, the breast paved with 34 bril...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire & Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire & Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Brooch Beautiful Mix of Natural Pink Sapphires, Rubies & White Topaz are Pave set at the...
Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Silve...
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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