Trifari Art Deco Enamel Sparrow, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Art Deco Enamel Sparrow, Alfred Phillipe from the 1930's. Original rare enamel with pave accents and cab eye, set in rhodium metal. 2.5" x 1". 1930's USA.
Rhodium, Enamel
Unavailable
Diamond Gold Sparrow Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
14 karat yellow gold victorian style diamond, ruby eye sparrow double bird pin.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Cartier Sparrow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier sparrow brooch A pair of perching birds formed from carved blue and green chalcedony (13 x 10.5 mm and 14 x 11 mm) with two brilliant-cut diamonds for the eyes (0.05 carat)...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1960s Amethyst Diamond Turquoise Gold Sparrow Pin
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Iconic piece from the great house of Cartier, this piece is signed and numbered on the verso. This clip possesses a .35 ct. natural fancy intense yellow diamond; also, there are 7 ro...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1960s Coral Ruby Gold Sparrow Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1960's Ruby and Coral Sparrow Brooch Pretty in pink. Something quite understated, but resplendent with charm.
Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold
Charming Cartier Paris Textured Sparrow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Cartier, Paris 18k textured sparrow brooch with tiny diamond accents set in white gold/platinum on branch with a ruby cabochon eye.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sparrow Bird Brooch with Diamonds, Malachite and Pink Agate
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
The sparrow has a ruby eye. The length of the brooch is 2".
Agate, Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sparrow Shoulder Clip
Located in New York, NY
Striking Art Deco Sparrow Shoulder Clip from the 1930's. Large silver plated perched bird with blue paste eyes that fastens to a garment with a fur clip finding. Can be worn anywhere...
Silver Plate
18 ct. Gold "Singing Sparrow" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 ct. Brooch representing two Sparrows posed on a branch one "singing"
Diamond
Antique 15 Carat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Australian Sparrow Brooch
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
22 round silver/white Seed Pearls embellish this lovely Brooch graduating in from the outer wings. The Brooch is in the form of a Sparrow in flight & measures 25mm to 45mm and it has...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 2.17 in L 1.19 in
Antique '1886' Hallmarked 15 Carat Yellow Gold 'Twin Sparrows in Flight' Brooch
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
There are also 2 Cultured Pearls, white with cream overtones, set at the bar end along with 2 Rubies, cabochon cut, beat set, placed as the sparrow's eyes. The Brooch measures 55mm X...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1942 Alfred Philippe for Trifari Tropical Fantasy Bird Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Tropical Fantasy Bird Clip Brooch In Original Unrestored Condition. Created in 1942, designed by Alfred Philippe, In 1930, after working as a master craft...
Rhodium, Base Metal
$2,379
H 2.4 in W 2.5 in D 0.4 in L 2.4 in
A rare enamelled metal and paste 'Two Birds ' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1930s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautifully crafted and highly sort after/collectable early piece from Trifari, an enchanting 'life in miniature', with two birds on a branch, with bird box. Cold enamelled and hig...
Base Metal
Unusual Trifari Enamel Fire Bird Clip Brooch, Alfred Phillipe.
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Trifari Enamel Fire Bird Clip Brooch by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. Beautifully rendered in rhodium and crystal pastes with enamel reminiscent of Dujay pieces. All origi...
Rhodium, Enamel
Vintage LR signed gold enamel birds designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed LR • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2 3/4" by 2 1/2" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with mi...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Diamond bird brooch, gold and silver
Located in Uccle, BE
Antique brooch end 19th, begin 20th century made of yellow gold 18n Karat and Silver. Gold and silver brooch featuring a swallow with spread wings paved with old-cut (for a total o...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Pradise
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Early rare Art Deco Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise brooch with signature pearlized enamel in garnets, purples and orange from the late 1930's. Unlike many period Boucher piec...
Rhodium, Enamel
Bernard Meldahl Oslo Enamel Dove Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely White Enamel Dove Brooch by Bernard Meldahl, Oslo, Norway. Circa 1950. Made of Sterling silver with a gold wash and pristine white enamel. Excellent condition and nice scale....
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Trifari Pave Flying Doves Duette, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Amazing large Trifari Pave Doves Duette or Clip Mate set by Alfred Phillipe. A pair of Art Deco Pave bird clips slide onto a brooch base to be worn together or separatly as desired. ...
Rhodium
Christian Dior Vintage Enameled Swallow Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver toned enameled swallow brooch embelisshed with a clear crystal eye. Silver tone metal hardware. Marked DIOR ®. Indicative measurements : max. length ...
Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware with Rich Multi-Color Enamel "Robin" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed gilded gold vermeil hardware "Robin" brooch is accented with multi colors of lapis-blue, Irish-green with shades of browns enamel surrounding multi-...
Charming Art Deco Marcasite Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Small but charming Art Deco Marcasite Bird brooch from the 1920's. Exquisite detailing with a finely enameled head, marcasites and faux demantoid green pastes. 1920's USA. Marked "St...
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Enamelled and diamante bird brooch, D’Orlan, gold tone
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage bird brooch by D'Orlan Jewellery company. Produced in the 1980's this magnificent piece is sure to stand out no matter which way it is worn, whether on the lapel...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Important Trifari Alfred Phillippe Fruit Salad Bird Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillippe massive bird brooch of rhodium plate base metal. The wings are ornamented with white opal and blue faux chalcedony molded and engraved glass vari size ...
Rhodium, Base Metal
Charming Art Deco Perched Bird Clip
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Perched Bird Clip from the 1930's. Vibrant polychrome enamels are used on this adorable bird with his head turned back, with ruby paste eyes. Designed to be perched...
Base Metal
$1,134 / set
W 2.17 in D 0.48 in L 1.97 in
Coro Craft birds brooch on branch, enamailing, gold plated Sterling, 1940's USA
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
2 Coro Craft brooches, Birds on branch, gold plated Sterling , enamailing, rhinestones, 1942 USA 1 large bird on branch with Bullrusher and flowers and one smaller bird on branch, ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Rare Dujay Dimensional Parrot
By DuJay Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Rare and large Dujay Dimensional Parrot set in sterling silver from the 1940's. Made in 2 layers with pink gold vermeil finish on body and unplated sterling on feathers, hand set wit...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano 2007 Runway Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE USA. A wonderful update of the Christian Dior chapeau that was featured in the highly stylized Dior F/W 2007 celebrated 60th anniversary. Accomp...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
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
$8,750
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 2.63 in
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and design motifs of the Far East. Long sautoirs were all the rage and complimented the so...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Cluster Brooch
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Chanel Maison Gripoix multi flower, multi layered brooch. Of jewel tone hand poured glass enamel set in gold plated bronze metal with crystal rhinestone accents. Excellent Con...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau c.1900 French Silver, Plique-à-Jour and Paste Antique Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, England
This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is constructed fro...
Silver
Rare Marcel Boucher Enamel Radish Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Super rare Marcel Boucher 1941 radish bunch brooch of metallic and pearlized cold enamel with crystal rhinestone pave set in rhodium plate. Especially rare with original enamel. Ex...
Rhodium, Enamel
$632Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.1 in W 1.82 in
KJL Tutti Frutti Art Deco Fruit Pin Brooch with Clear Crystals, Rhodium
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Colorful tutti-frutti style art deco brooch by Kenneth Lane. Features bright green and red flower and leaf motifs accented with clear crystals and black enamel. Rhodium-plated metal ...
Crystal
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe Tri Colour Fruit Salad Dress Clips
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe pave and tricolour fruit salads art deco shield shaped dress clips. The matched pair of rhodium plate base metal, crystal rhinestones pave, faux e...
Rhodium, Base Metal
Fairy Lady Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel - Necklace Brooch Sterling Silver (oxidized or black rhodium) and 18K Yellow Gold with brilliant Enamel colors approx size 2.5' inch long (65 mm) fe...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...
Art Deco Jelly Belly Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming, collectible Art Deco Jelly Belly Cat Brooch from the 1930's. Originally gold, it has worn to a rhodium finish so essentially silver toned. Lucite clear belly. 1930's USA. U...
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Early Czech Multi Paste Brooch, Neiger
Located in New York, NY
Early Czech Multi Paste Brooch from the 1920's by Neiger.. A filigree brass base is set with enamels and multicolored pastes of different sizes. Striking colorations. 3.5" x 2". Czec...
Brass
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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