Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch Description: This charming Van Cleef
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,356
H 0.99 in W 1.78 in D 0.6 in
Antique 18 K Lyre Gold Brooch Apollos Instrument Flowers Diamonds Silver Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual musical brooch was created in the third quarter of the 19th century out of 18 karat
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,668
H 0.27 in W 1.6 in L 1.81 in
0.14Ct Diamond And Ruby, 18k Yellow Gold Accordion Brooch - Vintage Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting with a hinged pin fastening and clasp. The reverse of this musical brooch features the 18k gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Musical Angel" Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy wonderful gilded gold vermeil hardware "Musical Angel" brooch measures 2 7/8 inches
Multi-Colored Gemstones Diamond Pearl Gold Piano Musical Motif Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch featuring a dazzling musical motif filled with life and color. The design
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone rhinestone musical notes designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Musical Mandolin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish brooch of a diamond and gemstone set golden mandolin! It features 0.97 carats of
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,826
W 0.6 in D 0.24 in L 0.75 in
Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful Georgian gold lyre brooch is set with amethysts and has a little locket with a
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
High Shine Musical Note Gold Pin 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Musical Note Gold pin. 2.7 x 1.5 inch 14kt. yellow gold 8.1 grams
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chita Rivera Spider Brooch Kiss Of The Spider Woman Broadway Theater History
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of Musical Theater History with Chita Rivera's iconic Spider Brooch Pin worn to
1910s Antique Art Nouveau Filigree Violine Brooch Pin Christmas Gifts for Mom
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This antique musical brooch is crafted with 925 sterling silver and features a beautiful and
Sterling Silver
Orientalist Coral Carving Musical Mid-Century Pin
Located in METAIRIE, LA
reinforced by musical instrument - Hand-Fabricated completely of 14 Karat Gold. With a vivid, even color
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
E. Wolfe Musical Frog Band Trio Platinum Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Pin Set
Located in Palm Beach, FL
& The Web-Footed Trio. These 3 musical frogs are 18k yellow gold with Platinum instruments and bow ties
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cello Musical Instrument Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold Cello brooch. The Cello is set with 3 round brilliant cut diamond and
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone ab rhinestone musical notes brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Chanel C24 Collection Musical Note Brooch – Pink Heart & Chain Detail
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
From Chanel’s playful C24 Collection, this brooch combines whimsy with iconic elegance. Designed as
Musical and Whimsical Trio of Sterling Silver Frog Scatter Brooch Pins
Located in Montreal, QC
Featuring a Trio of Family Critters, each playing a Musical Instrument; crafted in Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Sold
W 1.25 in L 1.63 in
Divine Musical Harmony Aphrodite and Cherub Shell Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
a winged Cherub by her side. DIVINE MUSICAL HARMONY. Hand set in 14K Yellow Gold frame. Rendered
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.5 in W 2 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
A very rare 'musical box' pendant brooch, Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, c1954.
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Mitchel Maer in the early 1950s. This iconic and very rare brooch, so unique and quirky with its musical
Gilt Metal
E. Wolfe & Co. Vintage Musical Dachshund with Diamonds and Sapphires
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This whimsical and highly articulated 18k yellow gold brooch is a product of E. Wolfe & Company
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby and Pink Sapphire Trumpet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mousson Atelier represent with prouds! 18 Karat Gold Brooch from our Musical Instruments Collection
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Fancy Colored Diamond Treble Clef Music Brooch Pendant, Music Lover's Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
musical motif brooch pendant is made of 18k white gold and fancy colored diamonds. There is one larger
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Musical 18Kt. Diamond Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Finely detailed 18kt. yellow gold brooch, depicting a bongo player, bead set in white gold with 17
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dolce and Gabbana musical instrument pin/brooch set
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Dolce and Gabbana musical instrument pin/brooch set
Charming Antique Gold Musical Bird Pin
Located in New York, NY
Most original brooch: a three-bird orchestra with a conductor and two musicians. Textured 14K
Ruby, 14k Gold
Estate Diamond and Platinum Musical Pin
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous one-of-a-kind large estate brooch. Picturing a figural heart that moves, a bird and
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Sterling Silver Musical Note Lapel Watch
Located in New York, NY
Figural "musical note" lapel watch pin. Sterling silver. Mechanical winding watch in working
Sterling Silver
Antique Gold and Diamond Musical Clef Pin
Located in New York, NY
Graceful figural musical "clef" pin.Encrusted with diamonds. Antique. 9ct. yellow gold. 1 1/3" x
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Sold
W 0.27 in D 0.3 in L 2.03 in
Bargain Vintage 9ct Gold Treble Cleff Stock Pin Brooch c1960 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
offer is this gorgeous 9CT SOLID GOLD MUSICAL TREBLE CLEFF STOCK PIN BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexander McQueen 2007 Collection Castle Skeleton Fairy Open Back Silk Gown 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Silk Dress Gown 2007 Collection Designer Size - 40. 100% Silk. Colors - Black and Gray, Print of Castle and Winged Skeletons. Cowl Neckline, Sleeveless, Back ...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
$5,597Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Porosus Crocodile Black Red La Rosee One of a Kind Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes 35 Birkin HSS bag. Black porosus crocodile with the dewdrop detailed La Rosee red velvet rose on front. This special order B...
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1998 Crystal-Embellished GG Chiffon Mini Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in PARIS, FR
Double-layered mini dress featuring an inner black silk slip and a sheer chiffon overlay fully encrusted with Swarovski rhinestones in Gucci’s iconic GG monogram. Delicately draped n...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Fully Beaded Pants + Matching Beaded Bag It. 42 US 6
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Fully Beaded Women's Evening Pants with Matching Beaded Shoulder Bag S/S 2000 Collection Designer size 42 - US 6 100% Silk, Zebra Design, Fully Beaded in Black, Gr...
$13,532
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8
Christian Dior by John Galliano Two-tone Purple Silk Evening Dress, SS 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano floor-length double-layer evening dress in two-tone purple silk, comprising an inner layer in deep purple silk and overlaid in sheer bias-cut silk chi...
$12,900
Size: IT40 Measurements in description
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2008 Sunset Ombre Ribbon Dress New With Tags
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This stunning tie-strap dress features an ombre gradient that flows from warm peach to deep earthy browns, evoking the colors of a sunset. Tagged produced in 2008. All measurement...
Alexander McQueen Gold-Tone Chain Mini Dress, SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Mini dress by Alexander McQueen from the Spring-Summer 2006 collection, constructed from meticulously applied gold-tone metal chainwork over a power mesh base structure. The fitted s...
$45,000
Size: No tag, fits best S or US 4-6
1990s Atelier Versace by Gianni Versace Beaded Mesh Silk Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Breathtaking Atelier Versace Evening Dress An amazing Haute Couture piece One of the most stunning pieces by Atelier Versace From the 1990s, created by Gianni Versace Fully hand-bea...
Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally rare archival piece from Chanel, estimated to date back to 1988. This cylindrical clutch features intricate hand-applied beading, vibrant cabochons, and a bold centr...
$4,790
Size: See Measurement in description
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE F/w 2002 Pink One-Shoulder Knotted Detail Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
As seen on Miley Cyrus and Christy Turlington on HAPPERS BAZAAR. Composition: 68% Silk 32% Polyester Measurements All measurements taken laid flat: - Bust: 17.25" / 44cm - Wais...
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Jeweled Velvet Evening Dress in Book Collectors Museum
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most famous dresses designed by Tom Ford, for YSL 2002 collection. In addition to all the fashion magazines it is also featured in Tom Ford's book "Tom Ford" in a full pag...
Giorgio Armani Black Ribbon Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2006
By Giorgio Armani
Located in London, GB
Evening gown by Giorgio Armani, Fall-Winter 2006, composed of black satin with narrow shoulder straps and a fitted, floor-length silhouette that flares into a dramatic hem. The surfa...
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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