“1950s Soviet Union 14k Gold Leaf Brooch with Rubies and Opal, 5.50g”
Located in Cairo, EG
1950s soviet union era 14k gold brooch made in almata city kazakhstan in leaf designe with natural red rubies 0.60 ct and natural opal stone 1.5 ct and total gold weight 5.50 grams b...
“Antique 14k Gold Art Deco Brooch with Diamonds, Circa 1920s Russia”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1918/1920s early soviet union era brooch in art deco style centered with rose cut diamonds and 1 old mine cut diamond in 14k gold setting and silver prongs brooch was made du...
$119Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.78 in W 2.29 in
Florenza Ruby Crystal and Faux Pearl Filigree Leaf Pin Brooch in Gold
By Florenza
Located in Milford, DE
A regal-looking pin brooch by Florenza. This open filigree leaf is decorated with ruby-red crystals and faux pearls. Gold-tone. Circa mid 1900s. Hallmarks: Florenza
Crystal
Opal & Red Gemstone Flower Brooch in 10K Yellow Gold Vintage
Located in Puyallup, WA
Elevate your attire with this vintage Opal & Red Gemstone Flower Brooch in 10K Yellow Gold. This timeless piece showcases an intricate flower design, made more appealing by radiant o...
Opal, Yellow Gold
Brooch 1940s in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Rubies Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
Lapel clip brooch in the shape of an eventful knot in 18K yellow gold and platinum, adorned with diamonds totaling approximately 0.60 carats and 14 rubies of various sizes. Very beau...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Filigree Bar Brooch Pin
Located in beverly hills, CA
Exquisitely handcrafted in platinum, this elongated oval Art Deco brooch is a true work of art. The brooch features an intricate openwork design, with three stunning ovals at the cen...
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
$400Sale Price|50% Off
$800 Important 18KT Overlaid Gold Estate Art Deco Marcasite Crystal Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering are these Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Overlay Fine Large Fancy Faceted Black Crystal Marcasite Art Deco Style Brooch Pin. Taken out of an Im...
Druzy, Crystal, Marcasite, Gold, Gold Plate
Victorian 14k Red Gold Brooch with Ruby and Diamond, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k red gold brooch with ruby and rose and old mine cut diamond 1.00 ct Detailed description the brooch is 3.1 cm high and 2.8 cm wide total weight: 9.0 grams set with: - 1 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage gold tone pearl ruby rhinestones designer flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Antique Victorian 10K Gold Diamond Brooch Pin, Early 20th Century
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful antique brooch is 10k gold. It features a 2mm mine cut diamond. Measurements: 7/16 by 1 5/16 inches Marks: 10K Condition: Excellent
Diamond, 10k Gold
$1,883
H 0.14 in W 1.1 in L 1.96 in
Antique 1920s 1.28 Carat Multi-Gemstone and Pearls Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl and a total of 1.28 carat natural gemstone brooch, 9 karat yellow gold, flower spray brooch; part of our diverse brooch collection. This imp...
Multi-gemstone, Zircon, Pearl, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yello...
“Antique Russian 1850s Gold Brooch with 1ct Old Mine Cut Diamonds”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial Russian era 1850s Lilly of the valley brooch with 1 carat old mine cut diamonds hall marked 56 gold Russian standards and initial maker mark in cyrtlic alphabet and ...
VICTORIAN Brooch with pearl, ruby and rose cut diamonds 18k gold 3.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k bicolour gold brooch with pearl, ruby and rose-cut diamonds total 0.01ct – G/H – SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 3.6 cm long by 2.7 cm wid...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro 1940s 14k Gold Leaf Brooch with 5ct Ruby and 0.50ct Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro 1940s leaf brooch sparkles with 5 carats of vibrant rubies and 0.50 carats of diamonds, elegantly crafted in 14k yellow and white gold. Center stone: 14 round brilliant a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
“Antique Russian 14k Gold Brooch, 2ct Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Circa 1880”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era old mine cut diamond 14k gold brooch in trimplant designe brooch with estimate weight of 2 carats brooch lenght 6cm made in moscow before 1899s hall mark...
Art Deco Gold Pin 1.50 Carat Natural Old European Diamond Brooche circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Gold Pin, APPROXIMATELY 1.50 Carats include 23 Natural Old European Diamonds (Appx G-H, VS-SI). The Brooche weighs 6.1 grams. Circa 1920.
Diamond, Gold
French 1925s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Line Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head and owl hallmarks and and silver, crab hallmark. In the shape of a curved bar with typical Art Deco lines, the top of the brooch is set w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
French 1925s Art deco Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Called a barrette brooch, it is adorned with a line of drop-set rose-cut diamonds, the brooch profiles engraved with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
Flower Brooch Victorian Antique 15ct Gold Pearl & Diamond, Circa 1880
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant Victorian Antique pearl and diamond floral spray brooch crafted in 15 carat yellow gold, dating to the late 19th century. Details • Period: Late Victorian, circa 1880–19...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1960s Boucheron Paris Emerald Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin
By BUCHERON
Located in Miami, FL
This 1960's vintage Boucheron piece of jewelry is a dual clip lapel brooch crafted in platinum and comprises masterfully designed, naturalistically inspired and diamond swathed scrol...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald and diamond necklace with an very important look. 12.05 carats of fine green emeralds. 28.04 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k white gold The de...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$104,293
H 0.28 in Dm 0.61 in
Vintage Platinum Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Diamond Tennis Bracelet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
StunningHigh Yewellery Platinum Tennis bracelet / watch Audemars Piguet. Calibre: 2426 Diamonds: The bracelet has together 16,2 carat diamonds. D color Internally Flawless Materi...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Double Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage necklace features two elegant strands of luminous pearls, creating a classic and refined look that never goes out of style. The pearls display soft luster and even color...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Buccellati 12.27cts Emerald Cabochon
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural vintage ring by Buccellati, crafted in 18K yellow gold and centered with an impressive emerald cabochon weighing approximately 15 carats. The freeform gold setting featu...
Emerald, 18k Gold
A mid-20th century opal and diamond drop earrings
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century opal and diamond drop earrings, each earring with a pear-shaped cabochon-cut opal, each measuring approximately 22 x 9mm and estimated to weigh a combined total of...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
Fabergé Délices D’Été Collection Diamond Sapphire Black Opal Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in Genève, GE
Fabergé workmaster collections, capsule collections and jewellery suites each tell a story inspired by Fabergé’s rich legacy - masterpieces possessing the modernity, refinement and t...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
Pair of Large Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A highly important and collector's item - perfectly matched pair of large antique white natural, saltwater button pearls measuring fifteen to sixteen millimeter and weighing over twe...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace, consisting of eleven knife-edge bars graduating from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Diamond Tiara and Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This fabulous diamond tiara is designed with floral and foliate pattern, decorated with brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 22.47 carat, mounted in 18 Karat white ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified Colombian Emerald & Diamond Necklace & Earring Suite In Platinum
Located in New York, NY
rewrite following AGL certified Pear Shape Colombian Emerald & Diamond Necklace & Earring Bridal Suite Platinum Color: Deep Green, Transparent extreme Fine Color Quality ( Natural e...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
AGL Certified 9.00 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of mid-century elegance, this antique emerald and diamond pin from the 1950s is a timeless treasure. At its center rests a vivid pear-shaped emerald weighing appro...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,046,250 / set
Spectra Fine Jewelry's Colombian Emerald and Diamond Demi Parure
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones: Emeralds (Necklace - 92.03 carats, Earrings - 9.60 carats); Diamonds 132.11 carats total Certifications: GRS Report for Necklace Metal: Platinum and 18kt Yellow Gold Creat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 32.03 Carat Fancy Pear Marquise Shaped Diamond Tiara Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This astounding 32.03 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Diamond bespoke Necklace features 17 Pear Brilliant GIA Certified Diamonds Ranging from D to F in color and IF to VS1 in Clarity total...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
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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