Antique Tara brooch, Irish Celtic, 9k gold and blue paste, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
brooch of Tara in a simple, elegant and typically Art Nouveau form. Made from 9ct rose gold the brooch
9k Gold
$292Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 1.75 in Dm 1 in
Tara Golden Scarab Cabochon Cluster Clip in Earrings and Pin Brooch
By Delizza & Elster
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful pin brooch and clip-on earring set by Tara, a mid-1900s costume jewelry designer. Each
Gold Plate
TARA signed vintage gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TARA • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
TARA signed vintage silver tone faux pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TARA • silver tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Gold Cameo Antique Brooch with Natural Pearls
By Tara Shaw-2
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Victorian high relief jet cameo brooch featuring an African male profile head in high relief in a
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Rose Gold and Silver Antique Earrings and Brooch
By Tara Shaw-2
Located in New Orleans, LA
A three piece demi-parure 18 Karat rose gold and silver. Consisting of a brooch and earrings
Natural Pearl
Unavailable
W 1.97 in L 1.97 in
Irish Tara Brooch in 18K yellow Gold set with Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires
Located in Dublin, IE
This unique Tara Brooch is set with 3 square Emeralds (.30ct.) cabochon and marquise cut Rubies
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Emer Roberts Sterling Silver Rats Ass Brooch
Located in Dublin, IE
reminiscent of a relic, (ironically) the Celtic Tara brooch. Part of the larger Wearable Biology fine
Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 2.76 in W 3.94 in D 0.4 in
Exclusive Handcrafted Nautical Gold & Silver Sailing Filigree Brooch Design
Located in L-Għarb, MT
This sustainable silver and gold nautical brooch is part of a designer sailing collection “Wind in
Gold, Silver
Antique Irish Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold Tara-Inspired Celtic Design 1906
Located in Greensboro, NC
resembles the famous Tara brooch. Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k Gold as stamped Measurements: 1 11/32
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century 15 Carat Gold Scottish Tara Brooch
Located in Birmingham, GB
An early 20th century 15ct gold Scottish tara brooch. The textured disc, with embossed geometric
15k Gold
Sold
H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in Dm 2.76 in
Victorian Irish Silver Gilt Tara Brooch, Made by Waterhouse & Co of Dublin, c.1860
Located in London, GB
Victorian Irish Silver Gilt Tara Brooch,made by Waterhouse and Co of Dublin,circa 1860. Can be used
Silver
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$650 / item
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$308Sale Price|20% Off
Weiss Floral Pin Brooch and Clip On Earrings, Turquoise and Emerald Crystals
By Weiss
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Weiss brooch and clip on earrings. A floral-themed collection, featuring a dazzling display of turquoise cabochons and amethyst crystals prong-set in a brass tone setting. B...
Crystal
MONET signed vintage gold tone bee fly insect figural designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
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
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Boat Shaped Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Victorian boat-shaped cluster ring, c.1880. Set with twelve old cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.85cts in an 18ct gold mount. A...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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
$4,047
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
$120,000
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
this breathtaking tiara is a vision of elegance and refinement. Crafted in 18K white gold and platinum, it features an intricate lattice-like design adorned with shimmering rose-cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian bar brooch is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a stunning oval faceted aquamarine. The 15ct stam...
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$204Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.4 in W 2 in Dm 1 in
Torino Gold Floral Clip On Earrings and Pin Brooch, Retro Costume Jewelry Set
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of retro clips and a pin by Torino, featuring exquisite floral motifs in gold. Gold-plated. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Torino on pin Pin: 2 x 1.3 inches Earrings: 1 inch each
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Marcel Boucher Sapphire Invisibly Set Suite
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare Marcel Boucher Sapphire Paste Invisibly Set Suite from the 1960's. Lovely dimensional design Inspired by Van Cleef Jewelry of the period. Sapphire pastes are set within a overla...
Gilt Metal
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gold Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings Set, Faux Larimar Cabochons
Located in Milford, DE
A sophisticated vintage set, featuring gold-tone mesh bezels, accented with faux pearls and centerpiece faux larimar cabochons. Includes a single pin brooch and a pair of clip-on ear...
Crystal
Sphinx Golden Siam Red Aurora Borealis Crystal Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings
By sphinx
Located in Milford, DE
A matching pin and pair of clip on earrings by Sphinx, featuring siam-red aurora borealis crystals prong-set in a decorative gold-plated setting. Pin dimensions: 2.7 in x 1.9 in Ear...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Enamel and Diamond Scarab Ring Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cleverly disguised as an elegant jeweled scarab, this rare Egyptian Revival-style platinum and 18K yellow gold ring conceals a delightful secret within its artistic form. The strikin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$12,000
Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold bracelet with complet unuswal charms in very fine workmanship of every charm braclete is in 14k gold total bracelet weight 46 grams in good condition
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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