Unusual French Galleon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
brooch. Unusual and unique. Early 20th Century France. 3" x 2". Very Good Condition.
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Unusual French Galleon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
brooch. Unusual and unique. Early 20th Century France. 3" x 2". Very Good Condition.
Sterling Silver
Alfred Philippe Trifari Feather Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro feather clip brooch. Unusual green gold finish works beautifully
Gilt Metal
Unusual Maison Gripoix Starfish Brooch
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Maison Gripoix Starfish Brooch from the 1960's. Hand made poured glass with distinctive
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Unusual Victorian Tremblant Horse Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual silverplate brooch from the late 19th Century. A series of jockeys are mounted on
Gilt Metal
Louis Rousselet Unusual Floriform Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Large Louis Rousselet unusual and elaborate bar brooch. Of signature gilt filigree with floral
Gold, Gold Plate
Unusual Miriam Haskell Jet Loop Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and dimensional Miriam Haskell Jet Loop Brooch from the 1950's. Elaborate jet stones of
Gilt Metal
Unusual 19th Century Brooch with Carved Citrine of Sailing Putti
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming sentimental brooch from the Victorian era. A large (20mm x 13mm) citrine is intricately
Citrine, 14k Gold
Pair of Unusual 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Clip Brooches
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of 18 K white Gold Clips brooches. They feature brilliant cut Diamonds along with baguette
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unusual Arts and Crafts Platinum, Gold and Onyx Brooch, F.G. Hale
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Arts and Crafts Platinum, Gold and Onyx Brooch circa 1910 attributed to Frank Gardner Hale
Onyx, Gold, Platinum
Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin in 14k gold from the 19th Century. Hand crafted of textured yellow
14k Gold
Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Highly unusual handmade Victorian snake stickpin in 14K gold with lovely detailing. A fully formed
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Unusual Victorian Butterfly Wing Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Butterfly Wing Stickpin set in 14k gold. Mid 19th Century with a small moth or
14k Gold
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Gazelle brooch of tortoise bakelite clad with silver metal. Artisans in the
Gilt Metal
Unusual Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
a gold round with black enamel detailing to look like a ruff or collar. Superb quality with unusual
Coral, 14k Gold
Unusual Art Nouveau Crab Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Nouveau Crab Stick Pin set in 14k gold circa 1890. A lovely natural blister pearl is
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Line Vautrin modele "Jonas". Large and unusual Line Vautrin Clip of gilded bronze. A figure stands
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Unusual Marcel Boucher Genie Clip
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Charming Marcel Boucher Genie Clip. Unusual clip with a smiling genie with hair made from gilt fox
Gilt Metal
Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo brooch from the 1920's set in 14k filigreed gold. A
Opal, 14k Gold
Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin from 1900. Gilt brass with cold enamel detailing in
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip from the 1930's. Hand carved and decorated with gilt wires
Gilt Metal
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird designed as a stickpin with genuine feather decoration. Hand set
Sterling Silver
Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin from the 19th Century of fine French manufacture
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Unusual Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Snake Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Highly unusual handmade Victorian snake stickpin in 14K gold with lovely detailing. A fully formed
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Sicilian Cart Vintage Brooch
Located in Milano, MI
Unusual Vintage brooch set in 18ct gold depicting a Sicilian cart, symbol of Sicilian folklore
18k Gold
$18,500
Andrew Clunn Diamond Brooch
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant and unusual diamond brooch by Andrew Clunn. The piece has 105 diamonds weighing a total of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,295
Rare Felix Flower Brooch
By Felix
Located in New York, NY
patinaed a greyish gold. Metal stem and ochre tinted leaf form the body of this unusual brooch. France
Coro Fantasy Shell Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Large Fantasy Shell Brooch by Coro from the 1940's. A large pave shell has jeweled vines and
Gilt Metal
$16,354
Carved Jadeite Ruby Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An unusual jadeite brooch, centering a carved translucent lavender jadeite, depicting two small
Jade, 18k Gold
Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Located in New York, NY
gold, this highly unusual brooch exerts both charm and fascination. Product Details: Item #: BO-20926
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Anchor Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual "anchor" themed brooch from the late 19th Century. Made of 15ct pink gold, Gucci style
15k Gold
Victorian Angelskin Coral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual angelskin coral brooch form the late 19th Century of a Neoclassical maiden flanked by 2
Coral, Sterling Silver
Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century stone cameo brooch with micromosaic dove details. Unusual to have the combination
14k Gold
Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An unusual sterling brooch by Ronald Pearson ca' 1960's.
Sterling Silver
Czechoslovakian Art Glass Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Czechoslovakian Art Glass Flower Brooch with multicolored paste center. Unusual slag glass
Brass
Large Felix Flower Head Brooch
By Felix
Located in New York, NY
focal prong set agate? cabochon, form the body of this unusual brooch. France 1950s. Large and imposing
Gilt Metal
Amazing Czech Large Ruby Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Czech brooch from the 1950s centering a large faux ruby with tendrils of ruby aurora and
Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual figural sterling brooch from 19th Century France. Extraordinary lifelike detailing in 3
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Elizabeth Locke Brooch with Prancing Horses
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Elizabeth Locke brooch is unusual in both shape and design. It depicts the front half of two
18k Gold
Line Vautrin Surreal Eye Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual surrealist eye brooch by Line Vautrin, France from the 1950s. Signature "mosaics" of
Opal and Garnet Victorian Gold Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant and unusual gold brooch with a twisting in and out tubular design. The brooch has three
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch
Located in New York, NY
enamel. Channel your inner Schiaparelli with this brooch perched in unusual places. Likely made by Coro
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Super unusual and rare, collectible black Americana themed brooch of a young boys face in hand
Antique Pearl, Diamond & Sapphire Trident Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This exceedingly unusual brooch pin dates to the 19th century and has been set with diamonds
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade
Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch has been crafted in 15 karat yellow gold. This unusual brooch is in the form of a bamboo walking
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s, Diamond and White Gold Badminton Racket Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An unusual vintage 1980s 0.85 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold 'badminton racket' brooch; part
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Mario Faceted Glass Petal Flower Brooch
By DeMario
Located in New York, NY
De Mario Faceted Glass Petal Flower Brooch from the 1940's. Unusual changeant green-topaz faceted
Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 3.30Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
interlocking spirals. One spiralling portion of this unusual vintage 1990s brooch is ornamented with forty-six
Diamond, White Gold
Sterling Silver Men Contemporary Juniper Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
(0.075 Carat). Today, diamonds can be worn even with t-shirts, and when a brooch has an unusual shape
Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, White Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
resemble a berry. An interesting and unusual brooch from Art Nouveau era. Marked on frame and pin
Amethyst
Line Vautrin Mirror Mosaic Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Floral bouquet brooch by Line Vautrin, France from the 1950s. Signature "mosaics" of rose
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Victorian Silver Set Diamond and Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exemplifying the concept of 'always returning'. Condition This impressive and unusual original antique brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sterling Silver and Chrysoprase Hand Crafted Statement Brooch
Located in London, GB
brooch is in very good condition. This is a beautiful and unusual statement brooch dating to the early
Sterling Silver
French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
spiracle, and completing the anatomical design. This rare and unusual brooch secures to the reverse with a
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Pin Brooch Old Mine Diamond, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
regal design. The brooch is fitted with an unusual and rare original safety feature—a gold cap with an
Diamond
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade
Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
weighty bronze brooch has an unusual "shepherds crook" pin fitting that allows it to double as a pendant
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
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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