Pietra Dura Brooch
Antique 19th Century Brooches
15k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Stone
Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Link Bracelets
Onyx, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Antique 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
14k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Brooches
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Brooches
Malachite, Onyx, Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Vermeil, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
American Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Other, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
People Also Browsed
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s British Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold, Enamel
Pietra Dura Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Pietra Dura Brooch?
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 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.
- What is pietra dura stone?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pietra dura stone is a term for inlaying items with colored stones, such as agate, jade, jasper, topax, onyx and alabaster. In Italian, "pietra dura" literally translates to "hard stone." You'll find a selection of pietra dura decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between mosaic and pietra dura comes down to how specific the terms are. A mosaic is a decorative surface or item produced out of small, hard pieces assembled together to create a pattern. Artisans can use tile, stone, glass, wood and other materials to make mosaics. Pietra dura is a specific type of mosaic composed of gemstones. You may sometimes see it referred to as Florentine mosaic. Find a selection of mosaic art on 1stDibs.
Read More
This David Webb Coral Flower Brooch Is Better Than a Bouquet
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
This Gem-Encrusted Boucheron Brooch Is a Symbol of Mid-Century Glamour and Clever Design
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
The Editor of ‘Town & Country’ Loves Jewelry and History in Equal Measure
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
5 Fresh Jewelry Trends That Will Bring You Joy This Spring
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.