Pennino Retro Swirl Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Pennino Retro Swirl Brooch with faux aquamarines set in 2 tones of pink and gold vermeil.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Pennino Retro Gathered Bow Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Pennino Retro Gathered Bow Brooch from the 1940's.
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Fan Shaped Brooch from the 1940's in sterling.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Pennino Retro Ruby Sterling Silver Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Pennino Retro rose gold washed sterling silver, triple faux ruby floret and leaf cluster brooch of faceted oval stones, bullet cabochons centers and crystal pave accents.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Pennino Sapphire Blue Crystal Double-Ended Brooch, 1960s
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pennino Sapphire Blue and Crystal Double-ended Brooch.
Mixed Metal
Pennino Retro Sterling Vermeil Cattails
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Retro Sterling Vermeil Cattails brooch from the 1940's.
Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Outstanding Pennino Retro Citrine Spray
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This is one of largest dimensional brooches Pennino makes from that period measuring almost 5" x 2.5". 1940's USA.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Large Pennino Retro Ruby Spray
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Large Pennino Retro Ruby Spray from the late 1930's. High style design, with leaves and sprays of faux cab rubies. 3" x 2.5" wide.
Vermeil, Rhodium
Massive Pennino Retro Sterling Spray
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Amazing massive sterling spray with a pink gold wash by Pennino from the 1940s. Clear and green pastes accent this 3D floral spray. Pennino was well renown for its amazing renditions...
Gold Plate
Art Deco Pennino Magenta Paste Tree
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pennino Magenta Paste Clip brooch of oval collet set stones which forms the leaves in the tree.
Rhodium
Pennino Enamel and Pink Crystal Spray
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Enamel and Pink Crystal Spray from the 1930's. Rhodium finish with enamel leaves set with a cluster of pink bezel set crystals and pave accents. 2.5" x 2.25" high.
Enamel, Rhodium
Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray from the 1930's. Floral spray of bezel set pale green and ruby crystals set in intricate pave setting. 1930's USA. 3.25" x 1.25".
Rhodium
Pennino Retro Floral Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Retro floral spray brooch of gold plated metal and rhodium finish.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Pennino Sterling Retro Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
lmpressively scaled, Pennino sterling vermeil rose gold and crystal diamante looping bow retro brooch. 1940's USA.
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Pennino Vintage Faux Ruby and Clear Crystal Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This brooch was designed by Pennino and features a swirl design with red and clear crystal flowers.
Pennino Pin
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in Toronto, ON
Pennino Sterling vermeil and clear crystal pin.
Sterling Silver
1970s Pennino Vintage Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in Capri, IT
1970s Pennino Vintage Brooch silver and pale rose tone with purple and crystal tone stones
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W 2.4 in D 0.5 in L 2.75 in
A large sterling and paste highly stylised 'cocktail' brooch, Pennino, USA, 1940
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This beautifully designed and created brooch by Pennino in the 1940s epitomises the 'cocktail style' so prevalent at this time, a true flight of fancy and imagination.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Pennino Lily Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in Alford, MA
From the 1920s through the mid 1960s, Pennino produced extremely well designed and constructed costume jewelry that approximated the look of fine jewels.
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H 1 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in Dm 2.75 in L 2.75 in
Retro Pennino Sterling Silver Ruby Brooch by Pennino
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This striking and boldly scaled Retro Gold Washed & Sterling Silver Ruby Brooch by Pennino originates from the United States, Circa 1940.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Pennino Art Deco Aqua and Enamel Deco Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Aquamarine paste and Enamel Deco Brooch from the late 1930's.
Rhodium, Enamel
Sterling Silver Ribbon Brooch Encrusted With Crystals By Pennino, 1950s
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Rare, hard to find style - 3" x 2" - Sterling silver - Covered in clear crystal rhinestones with cryst...
Pennino Sunburst Sterling Silver Vermeil Rhinestone Watch Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulous vintage floral burst design with a working Pennino Brothers Watch as its center beautifully mixes the sparkle of the quality rhinestones and the gold tone of the vermeil pet...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Pennino Sterling Flower Brooch 1950s
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1950 Hallmark: Pennino Sterling Dimensions: 2.95 in Materials: sterling silver, rhinestones
Sterling Silver
Pennino Beautiful and rare Brooch 1940's
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940 Hallmark: Pennino Dimensions: H 3.14 inches Materials: silver-tone metal, crystals Country of Origin: USA
Base Metal
Pennino Gold Washed Sterling Floral Bow Brooch with Rhinestones
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
The design of this gold-washed sterling brooch by Pennino is like a cross between a bow and a floral spray.
Sterling Silver
1940s Pennino Sterling and Rhinestone Floral Pin
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in Winnetka, IL
A bold and glamorous 1940s pin by Pennino with with an intricate design set in sterling silver. Known for it's use of quality materials and fine craftsmanship, Pennino jewelry has ...
Sterling Silver
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rhodium Plated Ruby Red Crystal Brooch By Kramer, 1940s
By Kramer of New York
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 3" tall - Rhodium plated - Clear crystal rhinestones - Ruby red colored rhinestone accents - By Kramer (signed on verso) - Circa 1940s - Estate acqui...
Old Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A large diamond brooch in the popular and versatile design of a bow, depicting various line and floral shaped patterns. The diamonds weigh approximately 8 carats in total and are ol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Brooch 1940s in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Rubies Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
Lapel clip brooch in the shape of an eventful knot in 18K yellow gold and platinum, adorned with diamonds totaling approximately 0.60 carats and 14 rubies of various sizes. Very beau...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$622Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.17 in D 0.79 in L 3.94 in
Corocraft Sterling deco gold plated brooch with faux table cut aquamarin 1943's
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A typical brooch from the 1940s with a large false cut aquamarine, designed by Adolf Katz in the USA. Gold plated Sterling, rhinestones around the swirl and singed at the backside w...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1950s French 1.25 Carat Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum. Superb slender retro brooch, the mounting is made of knotted gold threads like a sheaf set with a line of diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Diamond and Pearl Yellow and Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1950s 0.90 carat diamond and cultured pearl, 18 karat yellow and rose gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunni...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,882
W 0.99 in L 2.01 in
Vintage Mid-Century Diamonds Brooch, 18K Gold and Platinum, France Circa 1950’s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant and beautifully crafted French mid-century diamond brooch, executed in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold as a sculptural cascade of finely twisted gold ribbons, gracefully...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,088
W 2.17 in L 1.19 in
Victorian brooch with ruby and rose cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 18k gold 13.8 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold branch brooch set with ruby and diamonds totaling 0.60ct - H/I - SI - dimensions 5.5 cm x 3.0 cm detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 5.5 cm by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s Cartier Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Cartier Bow Brooch, ca. 1940s. The bow is studded with old-cut diamonds of circa 2.5 carats and is made in 18k yellow gold. Signed Cartier Paris, French marks.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$195Sale Price|40% Off
MONET signed vintage gold tone rhinestones designer bow brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 58 ...
Miriam Haskell Ruby Crystal Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell ruby faceted crystal and pate de verre brooch set on silver gilt with pegged rhinestones and signature rose montees stones. Excellent condition. 1950's USA. L 2" W 1....
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Ledo Gold Tone Diamante Brooch, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ledo Gold Tone with Diamante Leaf Brooch Circa 1960s. The leaf is front-facing, etched, and set high with pavé diamante at the bottom. A bracelet from Ledo, part of the sa...
Mixed Metal
$225Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold plated pink blue glass tones unique brooch pin
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone plated with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with some signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️...
Vintage Ruby Crystal Brooch, Regal Motif, Silver-Tone Setting Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 1 1/8 inches Discover the elegance of the past with our vintage mid-1900s brooch, featuring a striking triangular pattern of ruby-colored crystals. Each crystal is meticulousl...
Crystal
$225Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage CZECHO signed gold plated pink rhinestones brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CZECHO • gold plated with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch Made in Czechoslovakia MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal...
1940s Marcel Boucher Gold-Plated Sterling and Rhinestone Bow Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in London, GB
An early 1940s brooch by Marcel Boucher who was a French-American designer known for producing some of the finest costume jewelry of the 20th century. Trained in Paris and having wor...
Gold Plate, Silver
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Flower Corsage Clip Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Early Marcel Boucher Flower Corsage Clip Brooch from the early 1930's. Massive scale and Collector Quality. Designed to be worn at neckline or within a deep V neckline. The ...
Rhodium
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.