Rare Art Deco Bakelite Pelican Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Art Deco Bakelite Pelican Brooch from the 1930's. Designed as a hand carved bakelite cartoon pelican with glass eyes and large beak which is hinged to a secret compartment which...
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.
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 of Pearl from the South Pacific, earthy Agate from Botswana, and sparkling Diamonds ...
Yellow Gold
1930's Costume Pearl & Crystal Stone Pelican Brooch in Silver
Located in Altrincham, GB
This fantastic 1930's costume brooch is modelled as a pelican bird. Its set with gorgeous bright white crystal stones throughout, with glossy black lacquered sections for feathers a...
Crystal, Pearl, Silver
Cartier 1960 Enamel 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Whimsical Pelican Bird Fish Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized cartoonish pelican in flight holding a smiling fish in its beak Pelican is grooved with feather texture accented by engraved fanning details Fish features bass...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Pelican in Her Piety Stickpin of 14k Gold, Circa 1940
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A vintage stickpin dating to 1930–1959, featuring a beautifully detailed depiction of the Pelican in Her Piety crafted in 14K gold and palladium. A longstanding symbol of self-sacrif...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium
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. Measures 2.75” wide by 1.75” height. Marked, 18 k. Weighs,
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Ruby and Yellow Gold Pelican Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch has a textured finish to imitate the pelicans feathers.
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 solid 18K yellow gold and is shaped to look like a pelican.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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 Italian jeweler and designer Pierino Frascarolo.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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. Pelican's upper beak stays closed.
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 pelican's eye is accented by a round sapphire.
Charming Gold Pelican Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, 14k, American. This delightful pelican pin features beautiful hand-texturing and a twinkling diamond eye. Captivating and effervescent, realistic and intricate, it is 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 beak stays closed.
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
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 polished yellow gold beak, body pavé set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
PELICAN BIRD 18K GOLD DIAMOND BROOCH / PIN chubby super
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
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A sublime 18 karat gold and diamond brooch - pin - one-of-two-made - by Albert Lipten, of New York, with a handbrushed mat fini...
$1,568Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.75 in L 0.72 in
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Swan Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (Stamped 585, maker’s mark) Gemstones: Brilliant-cut Diamonds, approx. 0.65 carat total weight; Vibrant Ruby accents Weight: 3.52 grams Measurements: Approx. 0...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
Yellow and White Diamond Flying Duck Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite flying duck brooch showcases a captivating design with natural fancy yellow diamonds adorning the body and sparkling white diamonds accentuating the wing. Crafted in 1...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lea Stein Penguin Brooch in Rhodoid
By Lea Stein
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Charming vintage Lea Stein penguin brooch, one of the French designer's most collectable figural creations. Handcrafted in France from layered rhodoid (cellulose acetate), the pengui...
Hermès 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Dove Bird
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Lovely Authentic Hermès Brooch In shape of a Dove Although vintage, this broch, with its sleek appearance, has a contemporary, almost even futuristic side Made of ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Pradise
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Early rare Art Deco Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise brooch with signature pearlized enamel in garnets, purples and orange from the late 1930's. Unlike many period Boucher piec...
Rhodium, Enamel
Frisky Bakelite Terrier Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming carved red bakelite terrier on a carved wood chair. Expectantly perched waiting for her biscuit, and bowed to boot. Anonymous bakelite jewelers created purely whimisical Ame...
Modern 18k Gold Diamond Flamingo Brooch with Conch Pearls
Located in Roma, RM
Playful yet undeniably sophisticated, this modern flamingo brooch reinterprets a classic animal motif with refined elegance and exceptional materials. The sleek silhouette of the fla...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Carved Hand Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celebrate the charm of vintage whimsy with this beautifully crafted Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Hand Brooch, a striking collectible piece from the mid-20th century. Expertly carved...
Bakelite Art Deco Coconut Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Bakelite Art Deco Coconut Brooch from the 1930's of hand carved and patinaed green and brown bakelite. 3.5" long x 2.5" wide. 1930's USA.
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip from the 1930's. Hand carved and decorated with gilt wires and gilded discs. Strangely cool subject matter. Brooch can clip onto edge of a lapel...
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Dove Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual articulated Art Deco flying dove brooch of gilt metal and off white enamel. Wings can be positioned in different positions by changing placement of clips on garment. Excelle...
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Bakelite Terrier Fob Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Bakelite Terrier Fob Brooch from the 1930's. Apple juice bakelite is set with a reverse painted crystal of a terrier (the most Deco of dogs). Excellent condition. ...
Gilt Metal
$1,595
H 1.4 in W 1.9 in
French Art Deco Parrot Bird Brooch Pin Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco French Parrot Bird Brooch with a Rock Crystal square frame perch, two parrots in Sterling Silver with paste and Black Onyx adornment. The brooch ...
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,974
H 1.26 in W 1.21 in
Vintage Baroque Pearl, Coral Natural Diamond 14K Gold Duck Brooch Bead Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An enchanting and whimsical Mid-Century vintage figurative brooch depicting a charming duck. Masterfully crafted in 14k yellow gold, this piece weighs a total of 10 grams and represe...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charming Art Deco Feather Clip
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco "Peace Offering" clip with a feather in hand, accented with 3 faux emerald cabochons. Amusing figural jewelry was the height of fashion in the 1930's, USA. Gilt met...
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Bakelite Rare Mixed Fruit Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bakelite rare mixed fruit brooch. The hand carved fruits are applied onto an oval of grained wood, decorated with laquered green stems and a cellulose acetate molded leaf....
$4,500
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.69 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock Black Opal round measuring .75" x 5...
Opal, 18k Gold
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
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
Important Certified Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Pendant, Excellent Play of Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This is an important and substantial piece! 6 pieces of top gem quality opals make up this large pendant. Here is a natural Mexican fire opal and diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 10.00 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, details, and any questio...
Ruby
$75,900Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Large Turquoise And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the epitome of timeless elegance with the Estate Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring by the esteemed designer David Webb. This captivating piece effortlessly captures the essence...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Miriam Haskell Pink Gripoix Glass Flower Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Pink Gripoix Glass Flower Earrings from the 1950's. Baguette links are spaced with Gripoix glass molded flowers in pink pate de verre with crystal centers. Signed. 19...
Brass
Cartier London 1930s Diamond Emerald Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's. Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold swirl brooch set with approximately 3.50 carats of round and baguette cut diamonds, and approximately 6.53 carats of square emerald c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Rare Marcel Boucher Enamel Radish Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Super rare Marcel Boucher 1941 radish bunch brooch of metallic and pearlized cold enamel with crystal rhinestone pave set in rhodium plate. Especially rare with original enamel. Ex...
Rhodium, Enamel
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
David Webb Rubelilte & Turquoise Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Rubellite & Turquoise Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set. A necklace featuring step-cut and oval rubellite, cabochon turquoise, brilliant-cut diamonds weighing appro...
Diamond, Rubelite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond set tiara. This striking handmade Victorian yellow gold and silver diamond tiara is of scrolling floral design set to its centrepiece with four larger old cut di...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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