$19,800
W 2.5 in D 0.75 in L 2 in
Pelican Brooch Pin Diamonds and South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pelican brooch features an Australian South Sea Pearl of 13.5mm diameter. The pearl is
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, ...
18k Yellow Gold Pelican Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This 70 x 47mm pin features a graceful pelican adorned with Red Jasper from Brazil, creamy Mother
Yellow Gold
$685
H 1 in W 0.1 in D 0.13 in L 16 in
Detailed Sterling Silver Pelican Brooch Pin with Diamond Eye by Ashley Childs
Located in Bozeman, MT
Detailed Sterling Silver Pelican Brooch Pin with Diamond Eye by Ashley Childs Pelican originally
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$5,700
W 1.62 in D 0.71 in L 1.69 in
Montclair 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Trembling Fish and Pelican Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A charming and whimsical brooch by Montclair, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and featuring a
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Pelican Enamel Pin with Ruby Eye and Pave Diamond Fish
Located in New York, NY
Pelican in flight with green and blue enamel with a pave diamond fish present in the mouth
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Ruby and Yellow Gold Pelican Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1980s 0.03 carat ruby and 14 karat yellow gold 'pelican' brooch by Dankner
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Precious Gemstone Yellow Gold Pelican Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
This dazzling gemstone-set brooch was intricately designed to perfection. The brooch is made of
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.61 in D 0.59 in L 2.56 in
Frascarolo Milano Enameled Pelican Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
By Frascarolo
Located in Miami, FL
Pelican brooch designed by Frascarolo. A beautiful brooch, created in Milano Italy by the famed
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
E. Wolfe & Co. White Gold And Diamond Pelican Brooch
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in London, GB
The brooch finely crafted in 18ct white and yellow gold and designed as a pelican in flight with
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Coral Onyx CZ Pelican Sterling Silver Brooch with Pearl Drop
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Vintage Genuine Coral Onyx and CZ Sterling Silver Pelican Brooch with Pearl Drop
Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver
HERMES Sapphire & Yellow Gold Pelican Pin
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cute and fun pelican pin created by Hermes in France in the 1970's. Made of 18k yellow gold. The
Charming Gold Pelican Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, 14k, American. This delightful pelican pin features beautiful hand-texturing and a
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Onyx CZ Pelican Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Genuine Coral Onyx and CZ Sterling Silver Pelican Brooch with Pearl Drop. Pelican's upper
Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pelican Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pelican Brooch/Pin- This adorable pelican is full of character
Yellow Gold
PELICAN BIRD 18K GOLD DIAMOND BROOCH / PIN chubby super
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
PLEASE VISIT LAUREN STANLEY IN NEW YORK A sublime 18 karat gold and diamond brooch
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 12.00 Carat Light Pure Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, Main stone: Gia certified natural 12.00 carat Light Pink diamond with no overtone. Emilio jewelry specializes in creating masterpie...
Pink Diamond
1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
This Estate bracelet by Mellerio features five stunning Emerald-cut Emeralds float within a braid of baguette and round brilliant-cut Diamonds, in a platinum setting. This unique bra...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Roman Malakov 100.19 Carats Total Graduating Mixed-Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace, showcasing 307 pear, marquise, and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 100.19 carats total. Exquisitely set in an intricate fringe design made of 18K white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Le Pisson De La Mer Tropicale Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Masterstroke of Creativity with an Explosion of Color, this Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch Expresses its Design Through a Vibrant Oval Shaped Black Opal Reminiscent of the Caribbean Sea...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bird set with cabochon-cut turquoises and brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2 carats) set in platinum; the eye and feathers are set with oval- and baguette cut-sapphires ...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Seahorse Brooch Pin Diamonds South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The seahorse brooch pin features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal. The body is circumscribed by a crest-like design set wi...
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18...
Swan Brooch Pin Diamonds 18mm Pearl Onyx Mother-Of-Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The swan brooch pin features an intricate play of mother-of-pearl and crystal expertly custom cut into the white gold feathers, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The mag...
Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, ...
Bow Brooch Diamonds and South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bow brooch features a symmetrical geometric yellow gold design set with uncommonly large custom cut baguette diamonds for a total weight of 5.60 carats. The bow suspends a volumi...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Ye...
Untreated Burma Ruby Bypass Ring, 5.70 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
The exquisite 5.70-carat ruby and 4.54-carat diamond showcased in this bypass ring create a tantalizing interplay. The pear-shaped crimson gemstone is certified by the American Gemol...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Love Birds Brooch Set Diamonds Ruby Blue Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The love bird brooch are a set of two. Each bird -or parrot- is perched upon its own coral branch. The body of the birds consists of custom cut tinted paua shell (abalone shell) topp...
Coral, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Go...
Fish Brooch Pin Diamonds Onyx Art Deco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This fish brooch pin features a central South Sea pearl of 16mm diameter. The body is sculpted in custom cut mother-of-pearl topped by transparent crystal. The eye is accented with a...
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Swan Brooch Diamonds South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The swan brooch features an intricate play of mother-of-pearl and crystal expertly custom cut into the white gold feathers. The design is outlined with 2.05 carats of top quality dia...
Coral, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ru...
Fish Brooch Pin Diamonds South Sea Pearl Emerald Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The fish brooch with diamonds features a stylized fish design with a body in tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art...
Crystal, White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Go...
$39,800
W 4 in D 0.8 in L 4 in
Dragonfly Brooch Pin Blue Sapphire Pearl 18mm and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The dragonfly brooch features a voluminous Australian South Sea Pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays a nacre of fine quality and its natural color and luster h...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Diamond, Sapphir...
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Tahitian Pear Crab Diamond Pave Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pearl about 14mm Marked: 1996 Tiffany & Co. PT. 950 Brooch about 47 x 45mm Total Weight: 28.7 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Swan Brooch Pin Diamonds Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The swan brooch is set with 9.82 carats of top quality diamonds (color, clarity and cut, F-G/VVS) set en pavé. The design is complete with an intricate play of materials expertly cus...
Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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