Victorian Smiling Serpent Scottish Agate Brooch
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
antique brooch. Perfect condition. .
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Victorian Smiling Serpent Scottish Agate Brooch
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
antique brooch. Perfect condition. .
Agate, Silver
Diamond Ruby Tsavorite Serpent Pin 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning serpent pin set with round brilliant cut diamonds, rubies, and tsavorite gemstones
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a serpentine dragon intertwined with whiplash and florals Matte gold with highly rendered scales and herbaceous details Clutching a bezel set old European cut diamond i...
Diamond, Gold
Art Nouveau Pearl 18 Karat Gold Sea Serpent Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch designed as dangling kelp suspended below sea serpent Matte gold and highly
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Dragon Serpent Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a winged dragon serpent coiling around a sword Deeply textured throughout
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Yellow Gold and Diamond Serpent Bohème Toi et Moi Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Serpent Bohème Toi et Moi Brooch This is an absolutely
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Diamond Emerald Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a mythical serpent dragon with a coiled tail, a lashing tongue, and a wide wing Gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
1960s Diamond Emerald Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a mythical serpent dragon with a coiled tail, a lashing tongue, and a wide wing Gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Vintage 14k Gold Oval Citrine Multi Color Enamel Serpent Snake Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous and very unique vintage brooch that's crafted from solid 14k yellow gold
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Pendant Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bar style brooch is designed as a scrolling whiplash serpent dragon With a highly rendered wing
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Riker Bros. Art Nouveau Enamel Ruby Diamond Pearl Serpent Dragon Sword Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A polychrome enamel winged serpent, with white, blues and greens Serpent coiled around a sword
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Henry Blank & Co. Art Nouveau Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Serpent Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as winged serpent with scrolling tail and growling face Featuring engraved feather and
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Blank & Co. Art Nouveau Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Serpent Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as winged serpent with scrolling tail and growling face Featuring engraved feather and
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Awesome Signed Askew London Coiled Snake Serpent and Floral Estate Brooch Pin
By Askew London
Located in Montreal, QC
detailed Brooch measures 3.00'' X 2.25''. Classic, Stylish and Fun to Wear! To have, to hold, to keep
Silver Plate
Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch, circa 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as two mirrored dragons with joyful expressions and playfully sticking out a
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond White and Green Enamel Ruby Wrap Serpent Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely magnificent vintage pin/brooch was crafted in Italy from solid 18k yellow and white
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Lover's Eye Miniature Brooch with gold bezel in the form of a Serpent
Located in Baltimore, MD
the eye brooch is in the form of a beautifully rendered coiled serpent swallowing its tail. The
18k Gold
Double Headed Serpent Pin by Kenneth Jay Lane
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Desert, CA
influences. The serpent is considered a symbol of rebirth in some cultures, specifically Mexico.
Gilt Metal
Antique Early Victorian 18kt Enamel Serpent Stickpin in Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual stickpins as this is are a treat. This Early Victorian Curled Serpent is 18kt gold and
18k Gold, Enamel
French Art Nouveau Pearl 18 Karat Gold Sea Serpent Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a coiling sea serpent with a fish-like face and a whiplash tail Featuring a 2.2 mm
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold, Sterling Silver, Diamond, and Demantoid Garnet Serpent Pin
Located in Princeton, NJ
A very finely made and visually intriguing antique Victorian serpent pin, depicting a snake
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Green Gold Serpent Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a green gold serpent dragon sinuously coiled in a circle Stylized whiplash wings and
Gold, 18k Gold
H.A. Kirby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered serpent-like dragon With whiplash detailing and feathered wings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Snake Serpent Cuff Bracelet Blue Enamel Diamonds Rubies, 1847
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
detailing and Rubies cabochon depicting eyes. The detailing is absolutely amazing - even the serpent
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Art Nouveau French Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Rooster Serpent Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered serpent and rooster Serpent is depicted with wings and female body
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a curling serpent with an open beak, pointed tail, and engraved scale texture head and
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Snake Belt Buckle Cabochon Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Snake Belt Buckle Cabochon Sapphires, Rose Cut Diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carter and Gough Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Winding Serpent Stickpin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a winding green gold serpent with ridged scales and rose gold accents backed by
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian .82 Carat Sapphire 18 Karat Green Gold Sea Serpent Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a roaring dragon face with wings sprouting from its head and a serpentine tail detail with engraved crosshatching texture continued onto the backside Centering a square cu...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,713
Victorian Ruby Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
red ruby. In the Victorian era, snake rings were extremely popular and were often worn with a serpent
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,701
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
, snake rings were extremely popular and were often worn with a serpent style bangle, brooch, or hatpin
Diamond, Gold
Sold|$2,961
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
worn with a serpent style bangle, brooch, or hatpin. They were often set with diamonds along the length
Diamond, Gold
Sold|$8,156
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
were often worn with a serpent style bangle, brooch, or hatpin. The snake ring peaked in popularity
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960'S TRIFARI Alfred Philippe 'Garden of Eden' Serpent brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, 'Garden Of Eden' serpent brooch with blue enamel, pave rhinestones, emerald glass eyes
Sold|$10,500
Amethyst and Rose-Cut Diamond Serpent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1880, this serpent brooch is composed of an amethyst cabochon and rose-cut
18k Gold, Silver
1960'S TRIFARI Alfred Philippe 'Garden of Eden' Serpent brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, 'Garden Of Eden' serpent brooch with green enamel, pave rhinestones, blue glass eyes and
Russian Antique Ruby & Emerald Serpent Brooch Signed K. Faberge, Moscow, c. 1900
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Aspen, CO
Faberge gold, ruby and emerald serpent brooch, the authentic marks on the verso for K. Faberge
Emerald, Ruby, 15k Gold
2007 Roberto Cavalli Serpent Brooch Animal Print Beige Viscose Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
sleeves, and a gold serpent brooch. Cavalli a master of fashioning bold prints and perfectly shows off his
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Snake Serpent Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned brooch/pendant featuring coiled snakes/serpents embellished
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Snake Serpent Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned brooch/pendant featuring coiled snakes/serpents embellished
Vintage 18K Gold Ruby Large Detailed Key w/ 2 Fish Serpent Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This statement vintage brooch or pendant is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a large
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Kenneth Lane Turquoise Serpent Snake by Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed Kenneth Lane Serpent brooch set with Turquoise Seed Beads and Marquis Red Crystals set in
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Antique Heirloom Victorian Silver on Gold Double Serpent Snake Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Serpent Brooch; Beautifully hand crafted in Silver on Gold and foil-set with 51 Rose cut
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Natural uncut diamond sterling silver snake diamond on its head ruby eye brooch
Located in Delhi, DL
This is a beautiful sterling silver handmade diamond pearl red eyed serpent brooch. This brooch
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,250
Antique Diamond & Sapphire Snake Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
This stylish serpent brooch has a playful expression and emerald eyes. A Victorian symbol of
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1880s 1.05 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold and silver brooch in the form of a snake and sword; part of our diverse antique jewelry and
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yosca Serpent Snake Brooch pin New, Never worn 1980s Gold Gilt
Located in Wallkill, NY
Crystals set in the snake head and its tail Green Cab eyes with a Reddish Cab on the top of the head' The snake is Wrapped up around itself. Very Cool Statement piece. Measures 3.46 ...
Gilt Metal
Madeleine Albright's Cobra Snake Serpent Pin Brooch And Read My Pins Book
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's Cobra Snake Serpent Pin Brooch
Fine Antique 18K Gold Green Enamel Pearl Serpents with Ruby Eyes Caduceus Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique Caduceus brooch in 18K yellow gold with a pair of seed pearl entwined serpents with
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold|$493
Victorian Pearl and Gold Serpent Pin
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Delicate and beautifully detailed, this serpent wrapped around a pearl would certainly draw
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Ruby 14 Karat Gold Serpent De Mer Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the head of a sea creature With tiny round cabochon ruby eyes Matte gold face with fins radiating outward Stamped 14K with partial maker's mark Head Measures: Approx....
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Blackened White Gold Serpent Pin Pendant with Emerald, Diamonds & Ruby
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Graceful and elegant, serpents have symbolized guardianship, fertility and rebirth centuries. This
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB offers Large Lion head brass buckle Sterling lion brooch Bone Wood Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Head brooch, vintage Serpent brass earring, with a metallic Silver leather backing. The size of this
Sterling Silver, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Sold|$1,768
Victorian Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
fact they were continually produced beyond this period and were often worn with a serpent style bangle
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Second Empire Yellow Gold and Diamond Serpent Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Second Empire yellow gold and diamond serpent brooch, in the form of an entwined serpent, the
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,044
Victorian Double Serpent Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian double serpent yellow gold brooch, the two serpents curled in a figure-of-eight design
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$10,624
Victorian Diamond-Set Snake Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian snake brooch, the serpent entwined in a figure-of-eight design, encrusted throughout
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k 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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