Dancing Burro / Donkey Brooch with Ruby Eyes in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted with meticulous artistry, this brooch captures the joyful spirit of a dancing donkey in intricate detail.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Donkey Cart Brooch with Pearls & Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating miniature work of sculptural jewelry, this finely crafted 18K yellow gold figural brooch depicts a richly detailed donkey drawing an ornate openwork cart, executed with...
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Dual Textured Donkey PIN Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.00 inches Width: 1.50 inches Weight: 7.72 grams Ladies handmade 18K yellow gold animal, sapphire vintage brooch. Engraved wi...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Gold Donkey Jackass Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Featuring a highly detailed Diamond and Sapphire Gold Donkey Jackass Vintage Brooch Pin. Hand set with .15tcw Diamonds and .16tcw Sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron, 18K Gold Turquoise Enamel Donkey Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
This Boucheron turquoise enamel donkey brooch is finely crafted in 18k gold. It consists of one tourquoise, one enamel and three round-cut diamonds total approx. 0.03ct.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
John F. Kennedy's Donkey Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary donkey pin, once owned by the iconic American president John F. Kennedy, is a symbol of both political and historical significance. Featuring a 14K yellow gold don...
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
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H 0.32 in W 0.86 in L 1.77 in
Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby, 9k Yellow Gold, Platinum Donkey Brooch - Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage donkey brooch is supplied with two independent diamond grading report cards.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
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H 0.22 in W 0.74 in L 1.53 in
Vintage Amethyst Garnet Peridot Yellow Gold Donkey and Cart Brooch Circa 1970
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold in the form of a donkey and cart.
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.99 in L 1.07 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Vivid Cute Donkey Red Eye Whole White Crystals Silver Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 2.7*2.5 cm. Weight: 5 g. Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery ...
Silver Plate
Italian Enamel Diamond Gold Donkey Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This gold animal motif brooch depicts the anatomically accurate sculptured silhouette of a donkey.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Tiffany & Co. Sterling Gold Donkey Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Tiffany & Company Donkey brooch, sterling Silver and 14K yellow Gold accents and set with a sapphire for the eye.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mauboussin for Trabert & Hoeffer 1940s Retro Gold and Gem Donkey Brooch
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Mauboussin for Trabert & Hoeffer Very Whimsical and Retro Stylized 14K yellow Gold Donkey Brooch, measuring 2 inches in length X 1 1/2 inches.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage gold glass belly donkey designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 1.75" by 1.75" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️...
Vintage Monet Democratic Donkey Pin Brooch in Silver, Red and Blue Enamel
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
This patriotic pin features a silver-tone donkey, accented with clear crystals and red & blue enamel. By Monet. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Monet
Crystal, Enamel
Vintage Monet Democratic Donkey Pin Brooch in Silver, Red and Blue Enamel
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
This patriotic pin features a silver-tone donkey, accented with clear crystals and red & blue enamel. By Monet. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Monet
Crystal, Enamel
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W 0.99 in L 1.07 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Vivid Cute Donkey Red Eye Whole White Crystals Silver Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vivid Cute Donkey Red Eye Whole White Crystals Brooch, Silver Tone Very good condition.100% genuine.
Silver Plate
Whimsical Italian Ruby Turquoise Gold Donkey Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold brooch depicting a donkey, set with a ruby eye and turquoise cabochons.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Whimsical Donkey and Cart Brooch
Located in TRYON, NC
This lazy little donkey is pulling a cart loaded with diamonds and pearls. The pin is made of 18 kt gold and silver, rubies, diamonds and pearls. There is a gooseneck hook at the ba...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Figural Rabbit Brooch w/ Coral Carrot
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Figural Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Features a Bunny Holding and Eating a Carrot Pink Tourmaline Eye Coral Carrot Length of Brooch = 43 mm Width of Brooch = 23 mm Total Mass = 1...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,598Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.3 in W 2.2 in
Vintage Two Tone Gold Diamond w/ Ruby Eye Galloping Running Horse Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.08ctw (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut -Pave Set - Red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$384Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.37 in W 1.58 in
Oscar de la Renta Lane Mythological Fantasy Goat Pin, Brooch, Pendant in Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A golden mythological horned animal pin to add some magical allure to your style! Can be worn as a pin brooch or a necklace pendant. By Oscar de la Renta. Gold plated mythological ...
Crystal, Gold Plate
14K Gold Horse Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive horse in full gallop with diamond eye accents. Heavy cast 14K gold with textured details. Beautiful quality. 1950's USA. 2.25" x 1.5"
14k Gold
Rabbit Ruby Sapphires Yellow White Gold Brooch
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Great gift for a Rabbit lover with this adorable Brooch The hairs are made of yellow gold threads (18k) The eyelashes and mustaches in white gold The eyes are sapphires and the mu...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Sapphire Horse Brooch, 20th Century
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. horse brooch captures dynamic movement in sculpted 18k gold, its rearing form rendered with finely textured musculature. Diamond-set mane and tail add brillian...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
1969 Ben Rosenfeld Horse Brooch – 18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ruby
Located in London, GB
An exquisite vintage brooch crafted by renowned British jeweller Ben Rosenfeld, dated 1969. This finely detailed horse motif is rendered in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a textu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1970s Ruby Eyed Dog Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Dog Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1970s Introducing our exquisite 18ct Yellow Gold Dog Brooch from the 1970s, a stunning piece that captures the essence of craftsmans...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Diamond Horse Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 18K Gold Diamond Horse Pin, a stunning vintage brooch that exudes timeless elegance and luxury. Crafted in the 1940s, this two-tone yellow and white gold ru...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Elephant Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Since 1912, Oscar Heyman has been creating magnificent jewelry with the finest gemstones sourced from around the world at their atelier in New York City. The 18 karat yellow gold an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Cannetille Brooch, Circa 1870
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A delicate antique Dutch brooch crafted in 14 karat gold and set with a cluster of natural seed pearls. This finely detailed jewel dates to the 19th century and reflects the refined ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Dog Brooch 1970’s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold & Enamel Dog Brooch 18ct Gold tagged & tested Circa 1970’s Cute, vintage dog with a rub over set, diamond encrusted tail & gorgeous, natural ruby eye. He ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ciner Horse Head Pin Brooch Swarovski Crystals New, Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Gorgeous Horse Head Pin with Swarovski Crystals pave set. Garnet colored eyes. Hallmarked Ciner. Measures 2.87" Top to bottom x 1.55". The Price Tag still attached to the brooch. Thi...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Bambi Diamond Ruby Enamel Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond count: 27 Diamond total carat weight: ~0.27 Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS Gemstone: 1 red ruby Brooch Measuremen...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,563Sale Price / item|24% Off
Vintage 14 Karat "Topogigio" Mouse Diamond Brooch
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: ROUND CUT DIAMONDS carat total weight: APPROX 0.30CTW color: G clarity: VS brand: custom metal: 14K YELLOW gold type: PIN/BR...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,885
H 0.19 in W 1.25 in L 1.18 in
Vintage Multi-Gemstone and Yellow Gold 'Cart' Brooch by Alabaster and Wilson
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.85 carat citrine, amethyst, tourmaline, ruby and 9 karat gold 'cart' brooch by Alabaster & Wilson; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold,...
$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
$7,500
H 4.5 in W 2.87 in D 0.75 in
Renaissance Revival Enamel Diamond Jeweled Ship Boat Galleon Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large 1950's Renaissance revival enamel ship brooch constructed with silver on 14k yellow gold. The boat is decorated with cultured pearls, rubies, rose cut diamonds, turquoise, ch...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silve...
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Dragon Diamond Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Diamond and Ruby Brooch, designed in the bold, imaginative style that made David Webb one of the most celebrated American jewelry houses ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
$11,300
W 1 in L 6.12 in
Wide Retro Period 14K Gold Brick Bracelet with Gem Set Art Deco Platinum Charm
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and sentimental 1940's 14K yellow gold brick bracelet is adorned with an Art-Deco period platinum charm, at it's center. The finely crafted vintage charm is set with natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
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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