1970s D'Orlan Rhinestone Encrusted Shell Brooch
By D'Orlan
Located in London, GB
This D-Orlan shell like brooch is a truly eye-catching piece and is circa 1970s.
1970s D'Orlan Rhinestone Encrusted Shell Brooch
By D'Orlan
Located in London, GB
This D-Orlan shell like brooch is a truly eye-catching piece and is circa 1970s.
Vintage D'Orlan Sea Lion Brooch 1980s
By D'Orlan
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage D'Orlan Sea Lion Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal and faux simulated pearl.
Enamelled and diamante bird brooch, D’Orlan, gold tone
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage bird brooch by D'Orlan Jewellery company. Produced in the 1980's this magnificent piece is sure to stand out no matter which way it is worn, whether on the lapel...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage D'Orlan Gold Starburst Brooch with Blue Diamante, Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage D'Orlan Gold Starburst with Blue diamante set in Silver, Circa 1980s.
Mixed Metal
D'Orlan Vintage Rare Gold Double Heart Love Crystals Rectangle Circle Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
D'Orlan Vintage Gold Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Crystals Cabochon Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
D'Orlan Vintage Gold Unisex Vivid Black Enamel Leopard Green Eyes Neck Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
D'Orlan Vintage Rare Gold Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Gold Unisex Textured Vivid Maple Ivy Leaf Modernist Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.15 in L 1.78 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Double Heart Love Whole Crystals Rectangle Circle Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.15 in L 1.78 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Double Heart Love Whole Crystals Rectangle Circle Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.15 in L 1.78 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Double Heart Love Whole Crystals Rectangle Circle Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.46 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.46 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.46 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.46 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Maple Leaf Coral Pearl Turquoise Crystals Cabochon Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.99 in L 1.78 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980 Vivid Black Enamel Leopard Green Eyes Neck Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.38 in L 1.62 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980 Unisex Textured Vivid Maple Ivy Leaf Modernist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.99 in L 2.56 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.34 in L 1.66 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Textured Large Black Enamel Knot Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.99 in L 1.78 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980 Vivid Black Enamel Leopard Green Eyes Crystals Neck Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.99 in L 2.56 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.38 in L 1.62 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980 Unisex Textured Vivid Maple Ivy Leaf Modernist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.34 in L 1.66 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Textured Large Black Enamel Knot Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.99 in L 1.78 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980 Vivid Black Enamel Leopard Green Eyes Crystals Neck Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.34 in L 1.66 in
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Textured Large Black Enamel Knot Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed D'Orlan.
Gold Plate
Vintage Modernist Style Brooch White Coral D'Orlan 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1970 Hallmark: D'Orlan Dimensions: H 2.16 in Materials: base metal, plastic, rhinestones
Base Metal
Majestic Crystal and Pearl Panther Vintage Estate Brooch Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Panther Brooch Hand set with Sparkling Crystals, dangling a Faux white Pearl. Hand crafted White Gold plated mounting. Pin measures approx. 2.25" long. So versatile...
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
French 1960s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming retro brooch, it represents a leaf set in the heart of three blue sapphires. The hook is a pin with a safety pump. Heigh...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,200
W 1 in L 2.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Sapphire Brooch, circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The brooch is 24mm wide, 2.25 inches in length, made of 18K yellow gold, and weighs 6.40 DWT (approx. 9.95 grams). It also has seven round sapphires.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Multi Color Enamel Diamond Gold Parrot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow gold, this pin features lovely enamel inlays and accentuated by dazzling diamond accents. The pin is stamped 18K. Inventory #96061PPSS
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.37 in L 1.74 in
Vintage Diamond and Cabochon Sapphire Spray Brooch in 18 Karat Gold and Enamel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a truly exceptional vintage spray brooch that effortlessly combines timeless elegance with artistic flair. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating design adorned wit...
Sapphire, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$127Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gilt & Crystal Rhinestone Panther Figural Brooch, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2" x 2" - Gold plated - Clear crystal rhinestone accents - Black enamel detail - Green crystal rhinestone eyes - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - This item ...
French Retro Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique gold brooch features a delicate gold leafy design decorated with 10 claw set brilliant cut diamonds. The clasp is a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones bird animal figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
$132Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.91 in W 1.58 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Pave Crystal Conch Shell Nautical Pin Brooch, Modern
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
More beautiful than the oceans! A golden conch pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane covered with sparkling clear pave crystals. Gold plated. Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: KJL, Made in USA
Crystal
Vintage LR signed gold enamel birds designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed LR • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2 3/4" by 2 1/2" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with mi...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage JJ signed gold tone cat fish designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JJ • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A65 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
JBK Jacqueline Kennedy CAMROSE KROSS signed\ gold tone sapphire flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JBK Jacqueline Kennedy CAMROSE KROSS • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with mi...
Vintage LR signed gold silver tone dolphin designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed LR • gold and silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ❤️❤️...
Grosse 1960s Modern Brooch with Pearls
Located in Alford, MA
Grosse brooch from 1968 composed of an open network of gold tone crownlike elements, each point terminating in a textured drop, and each circular grouping centering a pearl of varyin...
Pearl
Saint Laurent 'turtle' brooch by Yves Saint Laurent circa 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1980 under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Golden metal turtle brooch ornamented with a costume pearl. Made in F...
Gilt Metal
$272Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.3 in L 2.45 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl Embellished Shell Brooch Pin in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A unique nautical-themed pin/brooch by KJL. Features A faux pearl, colorful cabochons, and crystals, set in gold-plated bezels. Painted coral enamel. Kenneth Jay Lane. Hallmarks: K...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
14k Yellow Gold Champagne Pearl Panel Link Bracelet 7.25 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
This bracelet is just gorgeous. I love the design. It is such a quality made piece. It is 7.25 inches long and has a lobster claw closure. It is stamped "14K" and also has a Make...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.