David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Taurus Bull Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
exemplifies Webb's renowned inspiration from the animal world. Presenting the Taurus pin/pendant, a remarkable
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 1.75 in
Taurus Bull Europa Goddess Zeus Dog Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Taurus Bull Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
inspiration in the Animals World and this Taurus pin is a great example of it. Made of 18 karat yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Taurus Bull Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
with enamel, rubies, emeralds, and diamonds. Of taurus design, applied with red enamel and set with
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond 18K Gold Whimsical Taurus Zodiac Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized whimsical bull with groove-textured features Featuring a detailed
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this exceptional Italian micromosaic brooch circa 1850's. This
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Taurus Zodiac Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized head of a bull with swirling texturous fur With highly rendered facial features and matte gold finish Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1890's Bull measures: 13...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Bull Head Brooch Taurus
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Vintage gold tone bull's head brooch by French fashion designer Christian Lacroix. Measuring
Fabulous Christian Lacroix set the taurus & toreador brooches c.1992
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Verviers, BE
representative of his inspiration! taurus & toreador brooch. c.1992. Made of black resin and gilt metal
1950s DeNicola Taurus Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Adorable green and orange Taurus bull brooch by DeNicola! This gold - tone based brooch features
Charming Onyx Gold Taurus the Bull Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This little guy has a big personality. Rich texture and detailing bring this pin to life. Green onyx eyes finish his articulated head. Approximately 1 inch by 1 1/4 inches in size.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.25 in Dm 1.88 in
Golden Taurus Bull from Monnaie de Paris - Paris Mint Museum - Limited Edition
Located in Boston, MA
Looking for a gift for a Taurus, or just a rare, gorgeous French gift from Monnaie de Paris
Gilt Metal
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Kelly 20 in Blue Jean offers a distinctive interpretation of the classic silhouette through one of the house’s most beloved archival colors. With its sof...
South Sea Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold with Graduated Large White Pear
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This magnificent necklace features a stunning strand of rare, large South Sea pearls, renowned for their luminous glow and exceptional surface quality. Expertly matched and beautiful...
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Vintage 1940s 15.13 Carat Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an AGL certified, non-heat treated, Oval cut Sapphire weighing 15.13 carats. The ring features Marquise and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a to...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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...
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
Diamond, Platinum
$92,603
The Gigantas Pendant
Located in London, GB
The Gigantas Pendant, an important late 16th century Renaissance baroque pearl, gold and enamelled pendant, with later alterations, depicting one of the Greek gigantes, wearing the i...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
HERMES Poussin yellow Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier bag in Jaune Poussin (vanilla) Veau Epsom leather is a timeless classic. Featuring elegant tonal stitching and Palladium hardware, it embo...
GUCCI beige 2020 GG WOOL & LEATHER SMALL BACKPACK Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci Small Backpack in beige and ebony GG wool, trimmed with black leather, offers a luxurious take on a classic silhouette. Designed for both style and function...
$111,000Sale Price|25% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl Tassel Crystal Links Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dusk Pearl Rock Crystal Diamond White Enamel Necklace—a masterpiece that seamlessly combines luxury and artistry. This dramatic ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
HERMES Potiron orange Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in Potiron (pumpkin orange) Taurillon Clemence leather with gold-tone hardware. Lined in orange goat skin leather with two open pockets ag...
Important Giuliano Enamel Necklace
By Carlo and Arthur Giuliano
Located in London, GB
An Important Carlo and Arthur Giuliano enamel, diamond and sapphire necklace signed C & AG, the necklace comprising pierced feathered scrollwork sections finely enamelled with b...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,350
H 1.46 in W 1.3 in D 0.52 in
Antique 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of the Goddess Hera (or Juno)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique carved shell cameo brooch. In a 10K gold mount. With a bezel-set, carved shell cameo of the Greek goddess Hera, the goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth. (Know...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Himalia Diamond Bracelet in 18
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Himalia Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold. This bracelet has 311 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 9.00ct, all set in 18k white gold. Signed Car...
Diamond, 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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