$10,220
W 1.5 in D 0.75 in L 2.25 in
Couture 1939-50 SchiaparelliSchlumbergerPeriod GlassBeads ProngSetCrystal Brooch
By Artisan NYC
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s, Jean Schlumberger, this handcrafted highly-textural glass-and-crystal rhodium-plated brooch is
Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Rhodium
Craft Jewelry NYC Enamel & Crystal Pear Brooch in Gold Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Add a sweet touch of sparkle with this charming pear-shaped brooch by Craft Jewelry NYC. One half
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
$558 / set
W 6.5 in Dm 2.37 in
Vintage Fernellas Jools NYC Oversized Snake Brooch, Cuff & Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A gigantic Vintage Fernellas Jools Snake Brooch, cuff and earring suite. Crafted in NYC in the
NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch with Onyx and Ruby
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
brooch measures 1.5" x 1.25" Ruby weight 0.12 carats Signed Cellini
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roger Guillochon for Cellini NYC 18KT Yellow Gold Shar Pei Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
brooch depicts magnificent craftsmanship. The dog's body is etched in a satin finish. His soulful eyes
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$245Sale Price|30% Off
Magnificent Rare NYC Estate 18KT Overlaid Glittering Vintage Giraffe Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Overlaid Gold Giraffe Brooch
Gold Plate
$500Sale Price|33% Off
Magnificent Rare NYC Estate 18KT Overlaid Glittering 1980s Panther Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18K Overlaid Gold Panther Brooch
Gold Plate
Large Ed Wiener NYC Modernist 14K Gold & Diamond Brooch or Pin
By Ed Wiener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist brooch. By Ed Wiener, the renowned New York City Mid-Century jewelry maker
Diamond, 14k Gold
$7,800
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in
Cellini NYC 18KT YG/WG Gold Dalmatian Brooch with .98Ct. Diamonds & Sapphires
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat gold brooch designed as a dalmatian. dog running. The white gold body is set with pave
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ed Wiener NYC Modernist 14 Karat Gold and Pearl Brooch or Pin
By Ed Wiener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine brooch by Ed Wiener. Additional Details: In 14k gold and set with cultured round white
Pearl, 14k Gold
Huge Gilded Gold Detailed Cross Pendant by Accessories NYC
Located in New York, NY
2 5/8" x 2 7/8" with depth of 1/2". Signed "accessories NYC"
Vintage KRAMER Sapphire Crystal Vine Brooch 1950s
By Kramer of New York
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage KRAMER NYC Vine Brooch. A quintessential classic featuring a stone rich design of fancy
$19,825
W 1.88 in L 1.5 in
Jean Vitau 18KT Yellow Gold, 14.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Large Pansy Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
sapphirres. The brooch measures approximately 1 7/8" x 1 1/2" . Appraisal from Cellini Jewelers NYC Upon
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,300
H 2.01 in W 1.86 in
18KT Yellow and White Gold Semi-Precious Stone Puffed Heart Brooch with Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This lovely puffed heart diamond brooch by Cellini Jewelers NYC, is made of green peridot, purple
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Vitau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pansy Brooch with Diamonds and Colored Sapphires
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
sapphirres. The brooch measures approximately 1" in length and width. Appraisal from Cellini Jewelers NYC
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 3.27 in W 3.31 in D 0.99 in L 3.27 in
A Large Floral Christmas Tree Brooch by Stanley Hagler NYC
Located in London, GB
A large floral Christmas Tree brooch by Stanley Hagler, NYC. In gold brass metal hand beaded with
Brass
Unavailable
H 2.76 in W 3.15 in D 0.6 in L 2.76 in
Vintage Brooch by Stanley Hagler NYC Pink and Blue Beaded
By Stanley Hagler
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large vintage brooch by Stanley Hagler N.Y.C. with baby blue turquoise and pink vintage
Brass
Stanley Hagler NYC large triple flowerhead brooch
By Stanley Hagler NYC
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An overblown and statement very large flower brooch made by Stanley Hagler NYC in the 1960s, with
Gilt Metal
1960s Stanley Hagler Moonstone Brooch
By Stanley Hagler NYC
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous vintage Stanley Hagler NYC brooch circa 1960s! A cluster of black, white and silver beads
Roger Guillochon for Cellini NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocker Spaniel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Spaniel brooch depicts magnificent craftsmanship. The dog's body is etched in a satin/hi polish finish
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roger Guillochon for Cellini NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocker Spaniel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Spaniel brooch depicts magnificent craftsmanship. The dog's body is etched in a satin/hi polish finish
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini NYC 18KT Yellow Gold Large Penguin Brooch with .76Ct. Diamonds & Emerald
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A large 18 karat yellow gold penguin brooch. The penguin is beautifully crafted in a high polished
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roger Guillochon for Cellini NYC 18KT YG Cat Brooch with Emerald and Diamond
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by Roger Guillochon ,from France for Cellini Jewelers, this 18 karat yellow gold cat brooch
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Turtle Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted turtle brooch. The turtle shell has been invisibly set with square cut yellow
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Cellini NYC 18 Karat Gold Mama and Baby Teddy Bear Brooch with Diamonds and Ruby
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
brooch. The mama and the baby are crafted in a hi polished yellow gold with diamond accents and ruby eyes
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold, .35 Carat Diamond Firework Brooch and Pendant
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini Jewelers NYC beautiful brooch, combines shiny 18 karat yellow gold & sandblasted yellow
Diamond, Yellow Gold
E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Gold Koala Bear Brooch with .16 Carat Diamonds and Pearl
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in New York, NY
for Cellini Jewelers In NYC. This adorable brooch is designed as a koala bear in 18 karat yellow gold
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
$198Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
$450
Size: none; comparable to size XS - S
Lilli Ann Paris Powder Blue 3-Piece Western Pant Suit – XS, 1970s
By Lilli Ann
Located in Tucson, AZ
Don’t let the color fool you into thinking it’s a Disco-era castoff. A dash of Elvis (the lapels), a pinch of YSL ("Le Smoking") and a touch of couture (the curvy tailoring and labe...
1990s Geoffrey Beene Grey Silk Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Vintage Geoffrey Beene charcoal grey maxi silk gown. Matching coat sold separately. see listing from our store. Bust : 36. /hip: 36 Fit US Size : 4-6
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
$7,920
H 6.7 in W 13 in L 5.9 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Art Nouveau Diamond & Seed Pearl 3 Cat Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Step into a world of elegance with this exquisite Art Nouveau brooch, crafted from rich 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece feat...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexander McQueen black low plunge evening dress, fw 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black evening maxi dress with draped low plunge neckline. Fall-Winter 1998
Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle neck and zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1989
$2,205
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit comprising: button up shirt with embroidered orb, and high waisted mini skirt. Spring-Summer 1994
$6,617
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Jean Paul Gaultier blue wool and velvet cape jacket, skirt and scarf, fw 1984
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier blue wool ensemble comprising: cape jacket with black velvet sleeves and large button fastening, ruched ankle length skirt and matching scarf. Fall-Winter 1984
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit, c. 1969
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in London, GB
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit with wooden buttons and silk lining. c. 1969
$4,411
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim bra top and mini shorts with cream lace fastenings. Spring-Summer 1991
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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.