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
Sold
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
Here we have a magnificent brooch that is crafted in solid 18k white gold featuring an incredible
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White 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
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
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
Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware handbag. Crafted in 2018, this iconic handbag is a testament...
Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 18k yellow gold. Signed Cartier Paris,...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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
Van Cleef and Arpels "Angel's Skin" Coral and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Angel Skin Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring. 1 Cabochon angel skin coral with round cut side diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. Ring Size: 6.5 Signed, Van Cleef...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Vacheron Constantin Ladies Pagoda Kalla 18KT White Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vacheron Constatin Metiers dArt Ladies Pagoda Kalla Is 27.7mm ladies watch in 18kt white gold with a bagguette setting all through out the watch and band, including dial. 619071 IM...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Golden Pearl and Diamond Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden South Sea pearl and diamond bracelet features eight pearls separated by eight crosslet motifs in white gold. The untreated pearls all measure approximately 13mm by 14mm in...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Earcuff Diamonds South Sea Pearl Bird Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The earcuff with diamonds features a bird of paradise design with a trail of feathers descending down the right ear. It is set with 2.75 carats of round diamonds. The pavé is made ri...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
$23,450
W 1.46 in L 7.75 in
Aletto Brothers Three Rows Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Malachite
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric bracelet designed by the Aletto Brothers. A contemporary masterpiece of geometric design. This fabulous flexible links bracelet was created by the jewelry designers Aletto...
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dragon Diamond Cuff Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The dragon cuff bracelet with diamonds features 8.77 carats of round diamonds of top quality (F/VVS). The 18 carat gold work is set en relief on a black agate cuff, lending the jewel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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
$18,750 / set
W 0.75 in L 20 in
Tiffany Necklace And Ear Clips 18K Gold Carved Black Jade And Mother Of Pearl
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Simply chic for any age, a Tiffany & Co. necklace of carved mother-of-pearl disks with 18K gold clasp and a perfectly placed checkered disk of pearl and black jade inlay with matchin...
Jade, 18k Gold
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.04 Carat Heart Cut Diamond D Color Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent pendant necklace showcases a captivating 5.04 carat heart cut diamond, GIA certified for its extraordinary quality. The romantic silhouette of the heart shape is mas...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Drop earrings in Platinum & 18K Gold Pear Shape Fancy Light Yellow Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Drop earrings in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Stones: 5.39ct FLY VVS2 Pear Shape GIA#2235508076 5.01ct FLY VS2 Pear Shape GIA#1515338994 PERFECT ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$272,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Exceptional 6 Carats Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite GIA certified 6 total carat pair of asscher cut diamonds is gorgeously sophisticated and is exceptionally clean with Internally Flawless VVS1 clarity! The diamonds are g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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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