Art Nouveau Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Sash Brooch from the early 1900's. Large in scale with faux ruby and demantoid garnet pastes. 3.5" x .75". 1900's USA.
Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian/Art Nouveau Sash Pin Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A stunning and intricate brooch featuring a central faceted amethyst glass cabochon, surrounded by a detailed snake, filigree butterfly, and two applied birds with ruby glass eyes. C...
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver & Enamel Sash Buckle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sash buckle brooch. With green and white bands of enamel on a sterling silver frame.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Sash Pin Brooch with Snake Motif
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A stunning and rare piece, this antique sash pin or brooch embodies the elegance and artistry of the Victorian and Art Nouveau periods.
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Decorative Sash Bar Pin Brooch in Gold
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish, vintage art-deco accessory. This golden bar brooch features decorative accents for a sophisticated touch. Early 1900s open clasp closure. Gold-tone.
Victorian Caged Tiger Sash Pin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Caged Tiger Sash Pin from the late 1800's. Textured antique brass frame with filigree adornments on each side of the 3D cage with tiger set behind. Cool and unusual...
Brass
Edwardian Saphiret Glass Sash Pin
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian silver plate repousse sash pin with focal saphiret glass cabocheon. Of flori form design, with center focal bow motif mounted with a bezel set saphiret glass stone. Excell...
Silver Plate, Brass
18k White Gold Tanzanite Ballerina Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Whether pinned to a velvet evening clutch, a silk lapel, or a bridal sash, this diamond brooch elevates any moment.
Tanzanite, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver Circa 80
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Circa 1980 Beautiful Natural Red Ruby Heart Shape - 24 Carats Natural Green Tsavorite - 3 Carat...
Black Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
David Koma Embellished Halter-Neck Dress With Flowing Sashes
By David Koma
Located in London, GB
We Adore - David Koma Embellished Halter-Neck Dress With Flowing Sashes Black mini evening dress designed with a halter neck silhouette and a keyhole cut-out neckline detailed with ...
$27,063
Sybarite Bullets Earrings
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
For generations, children have fallen in love with Hans Christian Andersen’s story of the Tin Soldier, who was cast with one leg missing as the maker ran out of metal, and the paper ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Amethyst Crystal Grape Motif Sash Brooch 1880s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Victorian gold-washed sash brooch in a nature-centric design from the 1880s.
Ungaro 1980s Amethyst Silk Jacquard Goddess Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Done in an amethyst purple silk jacquard, this lovely gown has radiating pleats from the waist accented with a jeweled brooch. Elegant sash is worn draped over the shoulder.
William B Kerr Sterling Silver Enamel Sash Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique sterling silver sash brooch with two prongs by William B. Kerr and Co., an American company from Newark, NJ active from 1855 to 1927.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
William B Kerr Sterling Silver Enamel Sash Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique sterling silver sash brooch with two prongs by William B. Kerr and Co., an American company from Newark, NJ active from 1855 to 1927.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1918, 14 Karat Gold Floral Scrolled Sash Buckle by W. Bohms
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 1918 14K Gold Floral Scrolled Sash Buckle by W. Bohms. World War I Era gold sash buckle with floral scrolls will enhance the style of ladies everywhere. Scripted ""Cecile...
Yellow Gold
David Webb Heraldic Fleur de Lis Vintage Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
In addition, labor-intensive hand-hammering may look haphazard from afar, however, is rather carefully executed. The brooch's diamond sash is enveloped with impeccably-set diamond pa...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst & Sterling Silver Floral Brooch / Sash Pin
Located in Milford, DE
This Victorian pin features a centerpiece faceted amethyst gemstone in an ornate sterling silver setting, decorated with textured patterns and floral motifs. Open back gemstone, fast...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Medal Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.20 Carat Diamond Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
For generations, children have fallen in love with Hans Christian Andersen’s story of the Tin Soldier, who was made with one leg missing, as the maker ran out of metal, and the paper...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
Size: none; comparable to size M-L
Gold Sequin Tie Dye Silk Sari with Pavé Crystal Hip Brooch and Sash - M-L, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
From a collection of bespoke saris, tunics and cholis, this 2-piece set balances soothing colors with an explosive tie dye pattern, which is commonly worn in India during the monsoon...
Antique Scottish Agate Sash Pin
Located in Greenwich, CT
An antique Scottish gold and agate sash pin, the central Celtic cross within an open circles all set with vari colored agates
Agate, Gold
Beautifully Detailed Victorian (1837-1901) Sash Pin
Located in Oradell, NJ
Queen Victorian first popularized these sash pins when she first wore them to secure her many sashes on her various gowns.
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.02 Carat Ruby 0.25 Carat Diamond Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful Victorian snake pin brooch crafted in 14K gold and 950 platinum. Circa 1880. The piece features: - blue paste - 2 rubies, round cut, TW 0.02ct, R 2/2, SI - 36 di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
L 22 in
Art Nouveau 14K Gold Sapphire Pearl Enamel Pendant, England Circa 1910
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Art Nouveau Pendant is special. It is enameled in colors of Blue, Green, Pink and Cream. It also has a Pear shaped Blue Sapphire in the center and single cut Diamonds surround....
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch from the turn of the 20th Century. Lovely, realistically rendered handmade brooch with vibrant green and pearl white enamel with natural pearl. 1900...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Goossens Paris Emerald Green Rock Crystal Necklace
By Goossens Paris
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Emerald green rock crystal necklace set in 24k plated brass from Goossens Paris. A timeless theme that sees its colors change with the seasons. Each rock crystal stone is hand-dyed...
Rock Crystal, Emerald
Vintage Art Deco Leaf Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful vintage leaf double dress clip. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship. During the 1920s & 30s the Art Deco s...
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Gold and Garnet Snake Ring circa 1st century
Located in Firenze, IT
A Roman ring, dated around the 1st-3rd century, with a garnet cabochon in the center. A fine filigree motif adorns the frame of the sash and two snakes at the top complete it, which ...
Garnet, Gold
Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Lavaliere Pendant Peridot Paste and Natural Seed Pearls
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau 9ct gold lavaliere pendant with leaf and flower decoration, and featuring two lovely peridot paste stones and natural seed pearls. The peridots are bezel set with millgra...
Gold
Antique Victorian Double Snake Bracelet Coiled Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian double coiled snake bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s). Red and green enamel adorn the snakes. Some loss to the ename...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French Art Nouveau Gold Gargoyle Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful French Art Nouveau Gold Gargoyle or Dragon-Fish Pendant in 18k gold circa 1900. Marked with eagle hallmark for 18k gold and Depose. Wonderful hand hammered matte gold detai...
Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Silver and Gold Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning bangle features silver, yellow gold and rose gold details. The main band is modelled in silver and also has silver plaque overlays. The main plaque has a gorgeous flowe...
Rose 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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