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Phoenix Brooch

Marcel Boucher Pave Baguette and Pearlized Enamel Phoenix Brooch
Marcel Boucher Pave Baguette and Pearlized Enamel Phoenix Brooch

Marcel Boucher Pave Baguette and Pearlized Enamel Phoenix Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Rare Marcel Boucher pearlized cold enamel strutting phoenix brooch. Of rhodium plate base metal

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel

Miriam Haskell Gilded Gold "Phoenix" Brooch
Miriam Haskell Gilded Gold "Phoenix" Brooch

Miriam Haskell Gilded Gold "Phoenix" Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell gilded gold "Phoenix" brooch measures 3 1/4" in length and 1 5/8" in height

Category

1960s Unknown Other

Art Nouveau Diamond Phoenix Brooch
Art Nouveau Diamond Phoenix Brooch

Art Nouveau Diamond Phoenix Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a fantastic antique brooch crafted from 22ct yellow gold at a time when the Art

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcel Boucher Enamel Phoenix Brooch, 1941
Marcel Boucher Enamel Phoenix Brooch, 1941

Marcel Boucher Enamel Phoenix Brooch, 1941

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Rare Marcel Boucher Phoenix collector quality bird brooch, from 1941. Of rhodium plate base metal

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Platinum, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel

Antique Stylized Diamond Silver Gold Phoenix Brooch
Antique Stylized Diamond Silver Gold Phoenix Brooch

Antique Stylized Diamond Silver Gold Phoenix Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pave Set on a Stylized Phoenix. This piece is from the 19th century. The brooch is about 2.5 inches

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ambrosi 18 Karat Gold, 10.73 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond Phoenix Brooch
Ambrosi 18 Karat Gold, 10.73 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond Phoenix Brooch

Ambrosi 18 Karat Gold, 10.73 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond Phoenix Brooch

By Ambrosi

Located in New York, NY

A rising phoenix-motif in brilliant white diamond pavé edged with baguette diamonds; set in 18

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GeorgianStyle Phoenix Birds Glass & Pave Crystal Artisan Silver Bar Brooch
GeorgianStyle Phoenix Birds Glass & Pave Crystal Artisan Silver Bar Brooch

GeorgianStyle Phoenix Birds Glass & Pave Crystal Artisan Silver Bar Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Remarkably more expressive than iconic phoenix brooches by Jean Schlumberger or Marcel Boucher

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Brooches

Materials

Silver, Brass

Victorian Phoenix Bird Micro Mosaic 14k Gold Brooch
Victorian Phoenix Bird Micro Mosaic 14k Gold Brooch

Victorian Phoenix Bird Micro Mosaic 14k Gold Brooch

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

Details: Really cool antique Italian micro mosaic brooch with a Greek mythological phoenix bird

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Italian Diamond Phoenix Bird Brooch 18k and Platinum
Vintage Italian Diamond Phoenix Bird Brooch 18k and Platinum

Vintage Italian Diamond Phoenix Bird Brooch 18k and Platinum

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage brooch featuring a phoenix bird in rose gold withe diamond accents on the wings

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

X Phoenix
X Phoenix

X Phoenix

$12,246

W 0.48 in D 0.08 in L 0.32 in

X Phoenix

Located in Stockholm, SE

The Phoenix: The Immortal Bird of Myth The Phoenix is a legendary bird renowned for its cyclical

Category

2010s Asian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Pair of Gold Metal Dragon and Phoenix Chinese Hair Pins
Pair of Gold Metal Dragon and Phoenix Chinese Hair Pins

Pair of Gold Metal Dragon and Phoenix Chinese Hair Pins

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

metal hair pins featuring the iconic Dragon and Phoenix. These elegant hair accessories combine

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Early 2000s European Contemporary Brooches

Baby Phoenix - Australian Semi Black Opal, Diamond, Sapphire Pendant Brooch 18K
Baby Phoenix - Australian Semi Black Opal, Diamond, Sapphire Pendant Brooch 18K

Baby Phoenix - Australian Semi Black Opal, Diamond, Sapphire Pendant Brooch 18K

Located in Suwanee, GA

Baby Phoenix - Australian Semi Black Opal, Diamond, Sapphire Pendant Brooch 18K Gold. Design Name

Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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TIFFANY Phoenix Brooch

TIFFANY Phoenix Brooch

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H 1.5 in W 2 in

TIFFANY Phoenix Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Tiffany & Company diamond "Phoenix" brooch. The three dimensional bird with wings extending upward

Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold

Cabochon Emerald 18 Karat Gold PHOENIX Brooch or Pendant by John Landrum Bryant
Cabochon Emerald 18 Karat Gold PHOENIX Brooch or Pendant by John Landrum Bryant

Cabochon Emerald 18 Karat Gold PHOENIX Brooch or Pendant by John Landrum Bryant

By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant

Located in New York, NY

"I have used the phoenix in several different ways in my creative life. Its compelling legend, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Phoenix Designed 0.382Carat Sapphire Brooch/Pendant with Natural Diamond & Ruby
Phoenix Designed 0.382Carat Sapphire Brooch/Pendant with Natural Diamond & Ruby

Phoenix Designed 0.382Carat Sapphire Brooch/Pendant with Natural Diamond & Ruby

Located in Kowloon, HK

Phoenix Designed 0.382Carat Sapphire Brooch/Pendant with Natural Diamond & Ruby Main

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

Victorian Enamel Diamond Ruby Snake and Phoenix Brooch Pendant
Victorian Enamel Diamond Ruby Snake and Phoenix Brooch Pendant

Victorian Enamel Diamond Ruby Snake and Phoenix Brooch Pendant

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A very unusual Victorian Snake and Phoenix brooch pendant. The beautiful motif depicts a

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, Gold

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Phoenix Bird Clip Brooch
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Phoenix Bird Clip Brooch

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Phoenix Bird Clip Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Retro emerald ruby and sapphire platinum and gold Phoenix bird clip brooch circa 1935. * ABOUT

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Vintage 1930s Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage E Wolf Phoenix Bird 0.98cts Diamond 18K Gold Brooch Pin
Vintage E Wolf Phoenix Bird 0.98cts Diamond 18K Gold Brooch Pin

Vintage E Wolf Phoenix Bird 0.98cts Diamond 18K Gold Brooch Pin

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in Miami, FL

Presenting the Phoenix Bird Brooch by E. Wolfe & Co., an English masterpiece crafted in exquisite

Category

Vintage 1950s English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau French Snake Phoenix Bird Brooch 18 Karat Gold Enamel
Art Nouveau French Snake Phoenix Bird Brooch 18 Karat Gold Enamel

Art Nouveau French Snake Phoenix Bird Brooch 18 Karat Gold Enamel

Located in New York, NY

GORGEOUSLY ENAMELED PHOENIX BIRD. THE BROOCH IN 18K YELLOW GOLD WITH MAGNIFICENT DETAILS AND MASTERFUL

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Schlumberger Lapis Lazuli Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Phoenix Heart Brooch
Schlumberger Lapis Lazuli Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Phoenix Heart Brooch

Schlumberger Lapis Lazuli Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Phoenix Heart Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized phoenix bird perched on a branch with outstretched wings. Centering a heart

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pierre Sterlé Magnificent Phoenix Bird Pin, 1963c

Pierre Sterlé Magnificent Phoenix Bird Pin, 1963c

By Pierre Sterlé

Located in New York, NY

A French Mid-Century 18 karat gold, platinum, diamond, sapphire, coral and turquoise brooch by

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Phoenix Bird Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Pin
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Phoenix Bird Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Pin

Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Phoenix Bird Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Pin

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum Diamond Aquamarine Phoenix Bird Brooch/Pin by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. With 89

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

18K Gold Plated Vintage Phoenix Brooch
18K Gold Plated Vintage Phoenix Brooch

18K Gold Plated Vintage Phoenix Brooch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

design showcases the brooch's vintage charm. The wings of the Phoenix are adorned with vibrant

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Boucher Phoenix Brooch
Boucher Phoenix Brooch

Boucher Phoenix Brooch

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W 2.75 in L 4 in

Boucher Phoenix Brooch

By Boucher Jewelers

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A stunning piece of vintage costume jewelry by Boucher, this gilt metal phoenix pin has been set

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Neiger Vintage Brooch Phoenix Peking Glass 1920s

Neiger Vintage Brooch Phoenix Peking Glass 1920s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Neiger Brooch from the 1920s. This particular Neiger Brooch is made in a brass setting. The best Neiger

Category

20th Century Brooches

Collection Miriam Haskell Medallion Coat-of-Arms Brooches
Collection Miriam Haskell Medallion Coat-of-Arms Brooches

Collection Miriam Haskell Medallion Coat-of-Arms Brooches

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Atlanta, GA

largest brooch with phoenix motif measures 3" wide x 2.5" tall. The brooch with the lion motif measures

Category

Vintage 1950s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Diamond Ruby Phoenix Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond Ruby Phoenix Brooch

Antique Victorian Diamond Ruby Phoenix Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A stunning antique phoenix brooch, masterfully worked and fully set with rose cut diamonds and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver

Ruby, Carved Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Phoenix Brooch
Ruby, Carved Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Phoenix Brooch

Ruby, Carved Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Phoenix Brooch

Located in Bloxham, GB

This is a beautifully designed phoenix brooch. The colour combination of ruby, diamond and carved

Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Phoenix South Sea Pearl Designer Brooch
Phoenix South Sea Pearl Designer Brooch

Phoenix South Sea Pearl Designer Brooch

Located in Vadgam, GJ

"Phoenix Fire Brooch" Metal - Sterling Silver Gross Weight - 8.050 Grams Gemstones - Pink Rubies

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver

Miriam Haskell 22-Karat Russian Gold Crest Phoenix Coate of Arms Brooch
Miriam Haskell 22-Karat Russian Gold Crest Phoenix Coate of Arms Brooch

Miriam Haskell 22-Karat Russian Gold Crest Phoenix Coate of Arms Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare large signed Miriam Haskell 22-karat Russian gold crest phoenix coat of arms shield brooch pin

Category

Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

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Located in Munich, Bavaria

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Phoenix Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact phoenix brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 12 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a phoenix brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A phoenix brooch from Ambrosi, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. and Pierre Sterlé — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any phoenix brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a phoenix brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Phoenix Brooch?

On average, a phoenix brooch at 1stDibs sells for $3,500, while they’re typically $219 on the low end and $60,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.