Vintage 1940s Green Celluloid Frog Brooch Novelty Animal Pin
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful early 1940's celluloid brooch of a stylised frog, with painted red and black accents is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Measurements of the Brooch Length:...
Vintage 1940's Green Celluloid Fox Brooch Novelty Animal Pin
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful early 1940's celluloid brooch of a stylised fox, with painted red and black accents is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Measurements of the Brooch Length: ...
Vintage Celluloid Parrot Brooch with Rhinestone Eye - Unsigned - Italy - C. 1950
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage celluloid coral parrot brooch or pin with a rhinestone eye - unsigned - made in Italy - circa 1950's.
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WENDY GELL 1980s Fantasy Flapper Brooch Pin
By Wendy Gell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is not unlikely to find Indian carvings, netsukes and celluloid pins from the ’30s and ’40s as a center focal point in the designs.
1980s WENDY GELL Fantasy Flapper DIVA Brooch Pin
By Wendy Gell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is not unlikely to find Indian carvings, netsukes and celluloid pins from the ’30s and ’40s as a center focal point in the designs.
1980s WENDY GELL Angel Pearl Encrusted Putti Brooch Pin
By Wendy Gell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is not unlikely to find Indian carvings, netsukes and celluloid pins from the ’30s and ’40s as a center focal point in the designs.
1980s WENDY GELL Fun Mallard Duck Diorama Brooch Pin
By Wendy Gell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is not unlikely to find Indian carvings, netsukes and celluloid pins from the ’30s and ’40s as a center focal point in the designs.
RARE 1930s Bakelite Patriotic Eagle with Drum and Batons Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Approximately 3.75" long by 3" wide at its widest point, the drum is laminated red and navy blue bakelite and the carved white drum section is celluloid, making this pin a fully fles...
Art Deco Celluloid Galalith Red Cherry Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous 1940s Celluloid Galalith Red Cherry pin; six carved red cherries and four green leaves dangling freely from a red Bakelite bar pin and black link chain.
Celluloid Scarab Beetle Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Wonderful Celluloid Cicada Insect Brooch Pin. Symbolizes rebirth or immortality in Chinese philosophy.
Art Deco Celluloid Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous and Light as a feather Celluloid Dragonfly brooch. Circa 1930s. Transparent wings molded Celluloid figurative body with stick pin and bulldog closure system.
Red and Black Bakelite Celluloid Flapper Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous and Dramatic Red and Black Flapper Brooch Pin with raised Rib designs, in Celluloid Bakelite.
Vintage Pair of Celluloid Parrot Modernist Brooch Pins Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous pair of 1960s Parrot pins, crafted in Celluloid Galalith. Highly sought after Show Stoppers...Illuminating your look with a Touch of Class!
Large Pair Red and Black Galalith Hand Brooch Pins Mid Century Modern
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Pair of Large Red and Black Lady's Hand Pins, crafted in Celluloid Galalith, each measuring an impressive 5” x 2.75”.
Bowling Pin Cocktail Picks in Bowling Ball Stand
Located in New York, NY
Set of white metal and celluloid bowling pin cocktail picks in stand with bowling ball, circa 1940
The Ice-Capades of 1946
By George Brown Petty IV
Located in Minneapolis, MN
In fact, this one was so popular, it was even manufactured as a celluloid lapel pin which was sold at the show.
Mixed Media, Illustration Board
Lea Stein Paris The Fox Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1960-1970s "Paris the Fox" pin composed of Celluloid Acetate in red and black.
Lucite
JULIANA DELIZZA ELSTER vintage gold rhinestones painted flowers designer brooch
By Delizza & Elster Juliana
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned JULIANA DELIZZA ELSTER • gold plated with glass stones and large painted ceramic cabochon • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good ...
$515Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily of the Valley Botanical Signet Ring in silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Botanical Engraved Ring – Lily of the Valley Motif, Silver, Gold. Nature inspired Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Lily Whisper Ring. ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$225Sale Price / item|50% Off
Turquoise Center Unisex Ring Framed with Sparkling Zircon Set in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Bold Turquoise Center Unisex Ring Framed with Sparkling Zircan handcrafted ring featuring a vibrant oval shaped turquoise cabochon at its center. The rich blue hue of the natura...
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Faux Pearl Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Faux Pearl and paste tiara from the 1920's. Paste elements with pearls are attached to a rhodium band and is hinged so that it can expand with wearer. Interior band ...
1970s Emanuel Ungaro Parallele Paris Vintage Camel Wool Cape Coat/ Jacket
By Parallele, Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage heavy wool cape coat by Emanuel Ungaro from the 1970s. Single button closure at the front of the neck. Beautiful camel colored wool. Unlined. This cape should fit ...
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
Yves Saint Laurent Starburst Brooch
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Large Yves Saint Laurent Starburst Brooch of gilt bronze in the Cocteau style by Maison Goossens. Central crystal is a rose cut pyramid. YSL Rive Gauche, 1980's France. 3" across. Ma...
Bronze
Vintage 1940's Silk Tiered Wildflower Print Gown UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the darkest shade of black crepe silk, with a brightly coloured watercolour style floral pattern of wild flowers and tulips, this original 1940's tiered gown, is sure to ...
Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
his wonderful 1950's clutch bag, rendered in a soft cream leather, embellished with a repeat embroidered floral pattern, in shades of blue, pink, green and yellow, is the perfect sta...
INCA vintage signed matte gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed INCA • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A66 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGN...
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Capture the sophisticated glamour of the Roaring Twenties with these breathtaking original Art Deco drop ear...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$772Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily of the valley 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily of the Valley Ring. Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Metal type: 14kt solid gold Weight 2.6 g depends from size Gemstones: Colo...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
Vintage 1930's Blouse Red Velvet & Black Silk Top UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1930's crimson red velvet and black crepe blossom is just the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection. The V shaped neckline is framed by crimson red velvet, ...
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Georgian Garnet Pendent / Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Georgian Garnet Flower Shape Locket 9ct Gold Circa 1820 Gold chain is sold separately. A radiant cluster of deep crimson garnets encircles a hidden secret—this antique p...
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose 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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