Marcasite and Emerald Paste Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming paste set and marcasite salamander brooch set in sterling circa 1930s. Emerald pastes set
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Marcasite and Emerald Paste Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming paste set and marcasite salamander brooch set in sterling circa 1930s. Emerald pastes set
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold & Silver Diamond and Pearl Salamander Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, pearl, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifteen rose cut diamonds
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tsavorite, Diamond & Ruby Salamander long Brooch.
Located in Aspen, CO
vintage brooch well made in 18K and silver. 34 well matched and finely cut diamonds are estimated to
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Salamander long Brooch with fine Bright Tsavorites, Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aspen, CO
vintage brooch well made in 18K and silver. 34 well matched and finely cut diamonds are estimated to
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Lizard, Salamander, Chameleon Brooch Pin set
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Unavailable
W 1.19 in D 0.4 in L 2.37 in
Antique Victorian Paste Salamander Brooch 9 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fantastic brooch has been commissioned with a 9ct Yellow Gold under gallery and a Silver top
9k Gold, Silver
Salamander, German Sterling Silver, Marcasite Stone Pin
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Salamander, German Sterling Silver 2-3/4 Length, Marcasite stone Pin The pin length is one inch
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Silver Salamander Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous Antique Diamond Emerald Salamander Brooch handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold and sterling
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Salamander 14 Karat Gold Silver Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Rose Cut Diamond Salamander Gold Silver Brooch. Featuring forty five rose cut diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Large Salamander Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Large Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Edwardian Salamander Brooch -18 karat yellow gold and sterling
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Salamander Brooch with Emerald and Diamonds , French, c. 1865.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique emerald and diamond salamander brooch, c. 1865. This salamander, brimming with personality
18k Gold, Silver
Huge 5.5" Art Deco 1940s Sterling Silver & Marcasite Salamander Pin
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and statement making Art Deco style salamander pin in sterling silver and marcasite. The
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Four Salamanders Silver Brooches
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of four silver brooches representing salamanders. Mid-20th century. Lengths from 5.30
Silver
Sterling Silver Dragonfly & Salamander Pin Brooch Duo
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fun and whimsical, this duo of nature's creatures depicted in Sterling Silver is sure to grab
Sterling Silver
Antique 18K Demantoid (Green) Garnet and Diamond Salamander Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique 18K and Silver Victorian demantoid garnet and diamond salamander brooch. Remarkable for a
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Silver Marcasite Garnet Large Lizard Salamander Brooch
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage amazing Art Deco large Sterling Solid Silver Marcasite Garnet Brooch. Tested for silver
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Antique Diamond and Turquoise Salamander Brooch
Located in Toronto, ON
This is a charming silver diamond and turquoise brooch with fine detailing. Total Diamond weight
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Paste Salamander Gecko Lizard Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A fine late Victorian period brooch. Solid silver example. Salamander example set with white and
Silver
$260
H 1.25 in W 1.25 in
Jay Strongwater Four-Leaf Clover Enamel Charm, Gold-Plated with Crystals, JAY
By Jay Strongwater
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 1.25 inches Marks/Hallmarks: Jay Strongwater, CN Materials: Gold plating, enamel, crystals A stunning four-leaf clover charm by Jay Strongwater. Add a touch of elegance ...
Crystal, Gold Plate
$2,900
H 1.58 in W 1.66 in L 16.15 in
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl necklace. With a central oval peridot measuring 9mm by 6mm, surrounded by fine stylize...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch OMC Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rare early Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in the form of a Butterfly. The magnificent Butterfly is 14 Karat Gold. It is set with a central gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage gold pearl moon crescent brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku...
$798Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.57 in L 7 in
Art Deco 1920 Hat Dress Stick Pin in .800 Silver with Carved Nephrite Green Jade
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco chinoiserie stick pin with green Jade. Very nice antique piece from the European art deco period, circa 1920. This large hat-dress pin has been crafted with chinoiserie ...
Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
$127Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gilt & Crystal Rhinestone Panther Figural Brooch, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2" x 2" - Gold plated - Clear crystal rhinestone accents - Black enamel detail - Green crystal rhinestone eyes - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - This item ...
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Victorian Style Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in Silver
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Style Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and turtle , designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,759
H 1.23 in W 1.46 in
18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, it features a n...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch from the early 20th Century of vermeil sterling. A spray of plique green to rose enamel leaves with pink gem or crystal stone. Likely German i...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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
Midcentury Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury, circa 1950s, 14k gold brooch, featuring a detachable pearl drop. Set with a 17.7 x 11.4mm pearl and approx. 1.40ctw in SI1/H diamonds. Brooch is 36mm x 58mm. Tested 18k, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
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
Harry Winston 12.00 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A classic Harry Winston diamond engagement ring, showcasing a 12.00 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and VVS2 clarity, set on a five prong setting. Flanked by ta...
Diamond, Platinum
$18,750Sale Price|25% Off
Oscar Heyman 14.21ct Cat's-Eye Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
This Oscar Heyman ring is made from platinum and contains a rare 14.21ct Cat's-Eye Sapphire and 14 colorless round diamonds weighing 1.48cts. Cat's-eye sapphires display the phenomen...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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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