Antique Italian Insect Red Glass and Brass Spider Brooch, circa 1890s-1900s
Located in Honolulu, HI
This antique spider brooch, originating from Italy and dating to the late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1890s-1900s), is a characteristic example of the naturalistic movement in ...
Other, Brass
Art Deco Red Bakelite Spider Pin
Located in Winnetka, IL
A whimsical three-dimensional gilt metal spider pin with a red bakelite body from the 1940s.
Gilt Metal
Vintage Red enamel spider brooch, Gold tone, Diamante
Located in NEWARK, GB
The spider body is finished in a lovely red enamel which sets of the brooch well and will add a touch of glam to any outfit!
Gold Plate, Enamel
Estate 18K Gold Red Guilloche Enamel Cabochon Ruby Spider Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Naturalistically modeled spider brooch in 18k gold with rich red guilloche enameled body and cabochon ruby eyes. 20th Century The spider represents mystery, power and spiritual grow...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Gold Plated and Silver Plated Clear Rhinestone and Red Enamel Spider Brooch
Located in London, GB
Gold plated and silver plated spider brooch with a lovely red enamel body, and embellished with clear rhinestones highlighted by the silver plating.
Enamel
Tahitian Pearl Red Ruby Eyes Spider on Web 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tahitian Pearl Spider with Red Ruby Eyes on Web Brooch in 18K Gold Ruby: 0.15ct.
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Bakelite Spider - Red
Located in Winnetka, IL
A captivating three-dimensional gilt metal spider pin with red bakelite body from the 1930s. In exceptionally good condition and a fine example of American Art Deco jewelry. Will b...
Gilt Metal
Antique Emerald green paste spider brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A cool antique Edwardian era spider brooch. Crafted in gilded brass that now has an aged bronze tone to it, it features a spider set with vibrant emerald green paste cabochon and pr...
Brass
Antique paste spider and bee brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A cool antique Edwardian era spider brooch. Crafted in gilded brass that now has an aged bronze tone to it, it features a spider set with vibrant orange paste stones and adjoining h...
Brass
Oversized Spider Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large and imposing spider brooch of colored pastes with a rhodochrosite body. Emerald baguettes form the curved legs with a peridot paste head and faux ruby pear shaped body. Excelle...
Gilt Metal
$468Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.57 in L 1.18 in
Italian Edwardian Camphor Glass and Pink Stone Spider Filigree Brooch 1910
Located in Honolulu, HI
This rare and whimsical Italian brooch, dating to circa 1910, is an evocative transitional piece that perfectly captures the delicate ornamentation of the Edwardian era while hinting...
Crystal, Other, Titanium
$340
W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Jeweled Spider Brooch in Vibrant Pink Rhinestones, Gold-Tone Insect Pin
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Jeweled Spider Brooch in Vibrant Pink Rhinestones, Gold-Tone Insect Pin, 1950s Costume Jewelry A whimsical and striking mid-century jeweled spider brooch, crafted in rich gol...
Crystal
Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Demantoid Garnet and Pearl, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, early Edwardian 9ct gold spider brooch. The body is made from a beautiful cultured pearl with cool tones and the eyes are set with tiny demantoid garnet cabochon...
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Beetle Brooch Citrine Garnet Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 2.1gr
Located in SE
Antique ca. early XX cent. Beetle Brooch modeled as an Insect that looks like a beetle, skillfully assembled by from many separate parts. Made of Gilt Silver decorated with natural O...
Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Belle Époque Spider Ruby Diamond 14kt Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This most wonderful little jewel features a finely engraved spider, with an old cut diamond as it's head and a ruby of aproximately 0.60 carats as it's body.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Tone and Copper Tone Filigree Brooch with Red Gemstones
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian ornate gold tone and copper tone filigree brooch, set with red gemstones (possibly Bohemian garnets). It has a lovely quatrefoil design with surrounding dot border...
$2,500
W 0.9 in L 1.4 in
Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a wonderful antique Victorian Amethyst, Garnet and Pearl Spider or Insect Beetle Bug Brooch by Bernhard Hertz of Denmark dating to circa 1890. Bernhard Hertz is one of th...
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Silver
Antique Sapphire Spider Brooch of Platinum & 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique brooch (circa 1890–1900) features a finely detailed spider poised on a platinum topped 14k gold bar. The body is composed of a vivid 0.58ct sapphire and a glittering 0.3...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Sorrelli Victorian Revival Brooch Antiqued Brass Crystal Rhinestone Pin
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Designer: Sorrelli Metal: Antiqued Brass Weight: 7.3 Grams Length: Approximately 1.5 Inches Style: Victorian Revival Stones: Faceted Crystals & Semi-Precious Stone Accents C...
Brass
$664
W 1.03 in D 0.28 in L 1.66 in
Antique Victorian Insect Beetle Brooch Carnelian Pearl Glass Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian brooch is designed in the naturalistic style popular in the last quarter of the 19th century. The expressive beetle was handcrafted in the 1880's out of silver. The in...
Pearl, Silver
$12,900
W 2 in D 0.75 in L 2.32 in
14K Gold Spider Brooch with 27.80ct Ruby, 5.50ct Sapphire, & Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Gemstone and diamond brooch composed of 14K yellow gold. The body is a 27.80 carat cabochon ruby and a 5.50 carat cabochon sapphire. The eyes are round emeralds. There are a total...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$3,624
W 1.08 in L 1.04 in
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Spider Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Spider Pendant 18ct Gold & Silver Tested Circa 1860 Discover the exquisite charm of this Victorian spider pendant, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry. This...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$6,599Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.01 in L 2.21 in
1940s Retro 14K Gold and Silver, Spider Beetle Brooch Ruby Diamond Bead Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An exceptional and highly sculptural 1940s Retro insect brooch, this striking spider-shaped brooch combines the allure of nature with the elegance of fine materials. Crafted from 14-...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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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