$1,685
H 2 in W 1.25 in D 0.13 in
Stunning Sterling Detailed Octopus Brooch Pin w/ Bright Green Tsavorite Eyes
Located in Bozeman, MT
Large, Stunning Sterling Silver Detailed Octopus Brooch Pin w/ Round, Bright Green, Tsavorite Eyes
Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Octopus Brooch Pin Diamonds Coral South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The octopus brooch features an Australian South Sea Pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
SORAB & ROSHI Coral Octopus Pin with Chrysophrase
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Coral Octopus Pin with cabochon chrysophrase ,champagne diamond eyes and 18 karat yellow gold
Coral, 18k Gold
Diamond Pink Sapphire Yellow and White Gold Octopus Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This amazing 18k yellow and white gold octopus pin, is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Andrew Clunn Ornate Pearl Ruby Diamond Octopus Pin
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Hicksville, NY
Very unique Octopus Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum .50 Carat Total of Diamonds, F color VS
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Miriam Haskell Russian Gilt Lapis Seed Bead Octopus Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
seed beads and gilt/lapis beads with filigreed caps. Brooch moves will wearer like a pet octopus. A
Gilt Metal
Iconic Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Octopus Figural Brooch Ca.1940
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Studio City, CA
Nettie Rosenstein rose gold-plated over sterling base metal octopus pin, circa 1940. This beautiful
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H 2.11 in W 2.26 in
18k White Gold 12.85ct Multi Color Gemstone Diamond Pave Octopus Fish Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
octopus design holding his fish dinner dangling at one tentacle, and is completely drenched with fine
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...
Pavé Crystal Octopus Brooch with Faux Pearl Accents
Located in Milford, DE
Pavé Crystal Octopus Brooch with Faux Pearl Accents, Silver-Tone Sculptural Statement Pin About
Crystal
Pavé Crystal Octopus Brooch with Faux Pearl Accents
Located in Milford, DE
Pavé Crystal Octopus Brooch with Faux Pearl Accents, Silver-Tone Sculptural Statement Pin About
Crystal
Whimsical Ruby Diamond Gold Octopus Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold octopus brooch set with two ruby cabochons for eyes and a 0.05ct G/VS diamond
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane 3 Dimensional Pink Octopus Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
This is a very pretty octopus figural pin. It is beautifully made and designed with pave
Majestic Ilias Lalaounis Gold Octopus Pin
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This amazing Ilias Lalaounis 18 Karat yellow gold magnificent octopus pin a must have. This large
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 4.43 Carat GIA G SI1 Diamond Heart Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Discover the world of Tiffany & Co. with this Diamond Heart Necklace, featuring a breathtaking 4.43 carat heart-shaped GIA certified diamond with G color and SI1 clarity which offers...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$8,500
W 16.93 in L 18.12 in
Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Located in SE
Antique Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt / Fold Filled Silver decorated with 15 natural Rubies, 11 natural Sapphires , 28 natural Diamonds, one Citrine and a...
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique Articulated Swan Cuff Bracelet, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in France during the early 20th century, circa 1910-1920, this Antique Articulated Swan Cuff Bracelet epitomizes the grace and elegance of French Art Deco style. Made of plat...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring Enamel 18k Yellow Gold 5.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian opal & diamond ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut opal measure from 2mm to 7mm angel skin coral measures 12mm x 5.5...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,720,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type 2A FLAWLESS Clarity D Color Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type 2A Diamond Ring, boasting FLAWLESS clarity and a pristine D color rating. This exceptional diamond stands as a testament to rare beauty, reflecting light...
Diamond, Platinum
$229,142
W 1.97 in L 15.36 in
Important Natural 23 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace 1950s Provenance
Located in Lisbon, PT
Important one-of-a-kind 23-carat Ceylon natural no-heat sapphire and diamond convertible necklace/brooch in platinum and White gold, Portuguese, circa 1957, crafted for an occasion g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Rosior Diamond "Bow" Drop Earrings set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
"Bow" Earrings by Rosior set in White Gold with 457 different size certified natural diamonds (IGI certified), F color, VVS clarity, weighting 2,89 ct. Weight in 19.2K gold: 10.8 g. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 18k Gold Diamond Emerald Parure Suite, Italy, Circa 2000s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
It was 1963 in Italy on the set of Cleopatra when Richard Burton famously said, “I introduced Liz to beer, she introduced me to Bulgari,” referring to the film’s iconic star, Elizabe...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Art Deco Inspired Tutti Frutti, Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning estate piece is Designed in the art deco Tutti Frutti style. This pendant necklace composed of round brilliant diamonds hand set in Platinum with a Art Deco Tutti Frutt...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faberge Lilac Enamel and Yellow Gold Frame
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An important Faberge gold and enamel frame, the frame comprising an oval glass photograph pane with yellow gold surround, within a rectangular frame exquisitely laid with a fine lila...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire, Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Sapphire, Diamond Bracelet Platinum bracelet, with five row mystery-set blue sapphires and diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. total carat weight of s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Georges Verger Rose Quartz and Ruby Cuff
Located in New York, NY
Composed of warm rose gold, this bold Georges Verger cuff bracelet, with its frosted rose-quartz, ruby berry beads, and intersecting diamond arcs slips onto the wrist for glamorous d...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
$10,190
W 2.37 in L 2.45 in
South Sea Pearl with Grey and Brown Diamond Swan Brooch 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Gray Diamond 5.48 carats and Brown Diamond 0.07 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 6.0 cm Length: 6.2 cm Total Weight: 29.79 grams "We f...
Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oscar Heyman GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Oscar Heyman platinum brooch, crafted in 1961, showcases GIA-certified no-heat Burma rubies and dazzling diamonds in a masterful Art Deco-inspired design. Featuring fi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Certified 29.80ct Ceylon Pink Sapphire Ring (RARE) Bora & Co
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co AGL Certified 29.80ct Pink Sapphire Ring (Extremely Rare) An extraordinary treasure of unparalleled rarity, this Bora & Co creation showcases a breathtaking 29.80-...
Pink Sapphire
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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