Vintage Silver & Marcasite Swallow Brooch 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage marcasite swallow brooch. Inspired by the swallow, a symbol of sentiment, this is an adorable pin, crafted in weight sterling silver and set with shimmering marcasite.
Antique Swallow Diving Diamond Silver Rubies Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The swallow was created in 1880 ca out of silver and gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Unger Brothers Sterling Silver Swallow Bird Pin/Brooch #24720
By Unger Brothers
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Unger Brothers Sterling Silver Swallow Bird Pin/Brooch A highly detailed swallow bird in flight with a ruby red colored eye stone.
Sterling Silver
Victorian Turquoise Swallow Brooch of 800 Silver, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This finely crafted brooch captures that sentiment beautifully, featuring a graceful swallow adorned with vibrant turquoise cabochons and two fiery ruby eyes.
Ruby, Turquoise, Silver
Victorian Diamond 4 Swallow Bird Silver On Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Victorian four Swallow Birds diamond brooch, circa 1890s. What a beautiful site to behold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.50ct Diamond Swallow Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This stunning swallow brooch dates to the Victorian era. A collection of old mine cut diamonds adorn the elegant bird design totalling 1.50 carat.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 15k Gold
Late Victorian 20k Yellow Gold and Silver Swallows and Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully symbolic late Victorian brooch featuring three finely rendered swallows in rich 20k yellow gold, each captured mid-flight with exquisite naturalistic detail.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Silver Diamond Swallow and Ear of Wheat Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The brooch is set with sparkling rose cut diamonds, set in the silver.
Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Victorian 2.10 Ct Rose cut Diamond Rare Swallow Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Flying Swallow This graceful Victorian Swallow brooch is 1870 ca Depicted with wings spread in flight, epitome of grace and beauty Expertly rendered by the Victorian masters of solid...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Diamond of a Swallow in Flight Brooch, c. 1860.
Located in Aspen, CO
The brooch in fine condition is silver with a backing of rose gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Rose Diamond of a Swallow in Flight Brooch, c. 1860.
Located in Aspen, CO
The brooch in fine condition is silver with a backing of rose gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Bird Ruby Eye Whole Crystals Swallow Perch Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Unisex Vivid Ruby Red Eye Whole Crystals Cabochon Swallow Bird Perch Brooch, Silver Tone Very good condition.
Silver Plate
0.49 Carat Diamond and Ruby 9k Yellow Gold Swallow and Moon Brooch Circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.49 carat diamond and 0.02ct ruby, 9 karat yellow gold, silver set swallow and crescent brooch; part of our collection of Victorian jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Silver Early Victorian Paste Swallow Bird Brooch With a Garnet Eye
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Swallow Brooch Silver Circa 1850 This silver brooch is a stunning example of early Victorian jewellery design.
Silver
Sterling Silver Swallow Bird Pin Brooch # 19589
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver Swallow Bird Pin Brooch - This unique pin brooch features 3 swallow birds in flight set in sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
1950s Diamond Swallow Brooch
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond swallow brooch, in flight set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver-upon-gold.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage Marcasite and Enamel Swallow Brooch, 800 Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A charming vintage mid century era c1940s silver, Marcasite and enamel swallow brooch. This is a small sized brooch well modelled as a swallow in 800 silver, adorned with marcasite ...
Marcasite, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Silver Set Diamond and Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional Victorian swallow brooch has been crafted in 21k yellow gold with a silver setting, and a 14k yellow gold pin.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Diamond Swallow Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A classical Victorian theme, this is a particularly fine rendition, preserved in truly exceptional condition. Measuring approximately 1.5 by 1.5 inches, with cabochon rubies dotting ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
French Antique Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Gold and Silver Set of Swallow Brooches
Located in New York, NY
The brooches depict 3 swallows in flight. The brooches are finely engraved on the underside in a realistic feather motif.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Victorian Silver Day and Night Brooch, Owl and Swallow, 9 Karat Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
The brooch is an ellipse shape in engraved silver combining two overlapping circles to the front.
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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W 1.38 in L 1.38 in
Antique Victorian Diamond Swallow Bird Brooch in Silver and 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This marvelous Victorian swallow bird brooch is set with 38 rose cut diamonds, total weight approximately 0.76 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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H 0.21 in W 1.49 in L 0.98 in
Victorian 1.95 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian swallow brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Blue Paste and Pearl Swallow Wishbone Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The brooch is fitted with a silver pin, and gold C-shaped catch.
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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W 1.34 in L 1.82 in
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Ruby Eye Whole Crystals Swallow Bird Perch Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Unisex Vivid Ruby Red Eye Whole Crystals Cabochon Swallow Bird Perch Brooch, Silver Tone Very good condition.
Silver Plate
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W 1.34 in L 1.82 in
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Ruby Eye Whole Crystals Swallow Bird Perch Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Unisex Vivid Ruby Red Eye Whole Crystals Cabochon Swallow Bird Perch Brooch, Silver Tone Very good condition.
Silver Plate
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H 0.24 in W 0.67 in L 1.89 in
Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 0.31 carat diamond and 0.03 carat ruby, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set swallow brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Diamond Swallow Bird Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Diamond Swallow Bird Pin. This gorgeous piece is crafted in 18k yellow gold and the swallow is silver topped. The pin ha...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sterling Silver Royal Blue Enamel Swallow Bird Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Sterling Enamel Swallow Bird Brooch. It depicts a royal blue sterling silver enamel swallow bird with its long wings spread apart that appears to be flying high in the sky.
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Sweetheart Brooch, 9ct Gold, Swallow, Lovers Knot
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique sweetheart brooch. This particular sweetheart brooch really does pack in every kind of symbolic message it can.
Gold, Silver
*NRP $1* 925 Sterling Silver Swallow Enamel Antique Stud Brooch
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*925 Sterling Silver Swallow Enamel Antique Stud Brooch* Swallow shape enamel on the white gold plated 925 sterling silver band with fine workmanship and enamel art.
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Swallow and Shamrock Brooch, Pin, Boxed
Located in NEWARK, GB
The brooch has an 18kt rolled gold pin mount with a sterling silver Swallow in flight carrying a lucky shamrock.
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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W 0.875 in L 2 in
Victorian Sterling Silver and 10k Gold Swallow Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Victorian swallow brooch includes 2 round blue sapphires and 20 diamonds (19 are old rose cuts, 1 of the diamonds on the sides is an upside down round brilliant cut that was use...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Swallow Brooch, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique swallow brooch paved with rose cut diamonds set in silver.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
*NRP* 925 Sterling Silver Swallow Enamel Antique Stud Necklace
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*925 Sterling Silver Swallow Enamel Antique Stud Necklace* Swallow shape enamel on the white gold plated 925 sterling silver band with fine workmanship and enamel art. The earring...
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 0.22 in W 0.79 in L 1.69 in
Antique Victorian 1.19 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold 'Swallow' Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The 9k yellow gold bar is ornamented with a central silver setting, modelled in the form of a swallow in flight.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1910 Antique 3.34 Ct Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional fine, large and impressive antique 3.34 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set brooch modelled in the form of a swallow; part of our antique diamond jewelle...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Swallow Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian swallow pin with large rose cut body and hundreds of full cut diamonds in the wings, tail and head. Ruby eyes in the swallow and silver top. Yellow gold back. Secure old st...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Victorian Swallow and Crescent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Ruby & Diamond Crescent & Swallow Brooch, Silver & Gold, Circa 1860, Significant Model in Wonderful Condition
Carrington & Co. Swallow Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Carrington & Co. To H.M. The Queen and The Prince and Princess of Whales". This swallow of sliver and 14k gold comes swooping in with approximately 2.00ct of Old Mine and Rose cut ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Diamond Three Swallows Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A beautiful antique brooch featuring three swallows set with rose cut diamonds and ruby eyes.
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Sterling 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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