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Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

Vintage gold enamel lady artisan designer brooch
Vintage gold enamel lady artisan designer brooch

Vintage gold enamel lady artisan designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JE...

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1980s Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

Antique Lady With An Umbrella Enamel Brooch in Yellow Gold
Antique Lady With An Umbrella Enamel Brooch in Yellow Gold

Antique Lady With An Umbrella Enamel Brooch in Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

An antique brooch, featuring a lady with an umbrella. Finely made with 18K yellow gold and enamel.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold and Enamel Lady Bug Pin Brooch
Vintage Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold and Enamel Lady Bug Pin Brooch

Vintage Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold and Enamel Lady Bug Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold Lady Bug Pin Brooch, measuring 3/4 inch in length, 1/2 inch wide and weighing 4.4 Grams.

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1970s American Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Estate Enamel Pearl Diamond Twin Lady bug brooches 18 KT
Estate Enamel Pearl Diamond Twin Lady bug brooches 18 KT

Estate Enamel Pearl Diamond Twin Lady bug brooches 18 KT

Located in Napoli, IT

Sweet Lady bug Emblem of luck, fancy little flying creatures, inspired jewellery masters from Cartier to all majors jewellery makers, a signature lucky insect of timeless beauty Thes...

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1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone elegant lady in hat designer brooch
Vintage gold enamel rhinestone elegant lady in hat designer brooch

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone elegant lady in hat designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ V...

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1980s Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

Vintage Rock Crystal Leaf Gold Brooch
Vintage Rock Crystal Leaf Gold Brooch

Vintage Rock Crystal Leaf Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage 14k gold rock crystal brooch in leaf design with enamel lady bird on top brooch messures 5cm hall marked 14k gold

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1940s Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Yellow Gold and Enamel Large Lady Bug Brooch
Yellow Gold and Enamel Large Lady Bug Brooch

Yellow Gold and Enamel Large Lady Bug Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990 Lady Bug Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold and exquisitely detailed in Red White and Black Guilloch Enamel.

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1990s Italian Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Lady Bust Figural Enamel Novelty Brooch
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Lady Bust Figural Enamel Novelty Brooch

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Lady Bust Figural Enamel Novelty Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Lady Bust Figural Enamel Novelty Brooch Measurements: Height: 4 1/8 inches (10.47 cms) Width: 1 5/8 inches (4.12 cms) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN...

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20th Century French Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

A Pair of Enamel and Gold Lady Bug Brooches.
A Pair of Enamel and Gold Lady Bug Brooches.

A Pair of Enamel and Gold Lady Bug Brooches.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, enamel and diamond lady bug brooches. Circa 1980.

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1980s American Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexa & Peter Smarsh 22K 14K Gold "Tropical Lady" Cloisonné Enamel Brooch Pin
Alexa & Peter Smarsh 22K 14K Gold "Tropical Lady" Cloisonné Enamel Brooch Pin

Alexa & Peter Smarsh 22K 14K Gold "Tropical Lady" Cloisonné Enamel Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

Made by the Designers Alexa & Peter Smarsh, this hand fabricated piece, is a display of art and an exceptional one-of-a-kind piece. Calle "Tropical Lady", expertly uses the Cloison...

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1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Lady Bug Brooch Pin
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Lady Bug Brooch Pin

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Lady Bug Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Lady Bug Brooch Pin Clip Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 7.51 grams Dimensions: 21 x 18.5mm Diamonds: 24 round natural diamo...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Meister Sapphire, Diamond, and Enamel Lady Bug Brooch in Gold
Meister Sapphire, Diamond, and Enamel Lady Bug Brooch in Gold

Meister Sapphire, Diamond, and Enamel Lady Bug Brooch in Gold

Located in Litchfield, CT

Finely fashioned, this charming ladybug brooch is sublime. The superb diamonds and sapphires shine brilliantly, underscored by exquisite blue enamel work.

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1970s Swiss Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Enameled and Diamond Set Gold Lady Bug Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Enameled and Diamond Set Gold Lady Bug Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Enameled and Diamond Set Gold Lady Bug Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, by Tiffany & Co., New York. This irresistible ladybug brooch by Tiffany & Co. features polished gold and luminous red enamel set with superb diamonds. Charmingly natur...

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1970s American Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel Lady Bug Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel Lady Bug Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel Lady Bug Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Charming Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel Lady Bug Brooch in gilt metal with crystal accents. 1.75" x 1.5".

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1960s American Artisan Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Enamel, Gilt Metal

Vintage lady in hat walking dog gold rhinestone enamel designer runway brooch
Vintage lady in hat walking dog gold rhinestone enamel designer runway brooch

Vintage lady in hat walking dog gold rhinestone enamel designer runway 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 wea...

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1980s Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

Cartier Vintage 18K Gold and Enamel Lady Bug Lapel Pin
Cartier Vintage 18K Gold and Enamel Lady Bug Lapel Pin

Cartier Vintage 18K Gold and Enamel Lady Bug Lapel Pin

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This late 20th-Century Cartier creation is so lifelike that one would expect it to fly away at any moment. It was created from 18k yellow gold covered in very sophisticated enamel wo...

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1990s Unknown Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lady's Portrait Brooch / Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lady's Portrait Brooch / Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lady's Portrait Brooch / Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Lovely, one of a kind vintage brooch / pendant with delicate diamond and ruby accents. It features a stunningly detailed portrait of a woman adorned in jewels with a luxurious gold o...

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20th Century Unknown Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Enamel Lady Bug Pin or Crutch
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Enamel Lady Bug Pin or Crutch

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Enamel Lady Bug Pin or Crutch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Enamel Ladybug Pin/Brooch This stunning pin features a 3D ladybug beautifully crafted in 18K yellow gold and red and black enamel. Accented...

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20th Century Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Yellow Gold

Stunning Vintage Couple of Diamond Enameled Lady Bag Brooches
Stunning Vintage Couple of Diamond Enameled Lady Bag Brooches

Stunning Vintage Couple of Diamond Enameled Lady Bag Brooches

Located in Napoli, IT

Wonder of Nature Nature life has since ever inspired jewellery since the Egyptian culture Here is a representation of lady bugs in colourful and creative workmanship of the 60's Su...

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1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Diamond, 18k Gold

An 18k yellow gold and enamel Italian lady bird brooch, by Mappin & Webb
An 18k yellow gold and enamel Italian lady bird brooch, by Mappin & Webb

An 18k yellow gold and enamel Italian lady bird brooch, by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in KERKRADE, NL

An 18k yellow gold, enamel and diamond lady bird brooch by Bibigi by Franco di Beltrami and Mappin & Webb.

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1980s Italian Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Lady Bug Brooch Pin
Tiffany & Co. Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Lady Bug Brooch Pin

Tiffany & Co. Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Lady Bug Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold ladybug brooch set with sapphire eyes (one with tiny chip ) and approximately 0.80ctw of G/VS diamonds. The brooch measures 34mm x 32mm and weighs 22.5 grams. Mar...

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gold & Enamel & Gemstone Lady Bug
Gold & Enamel & Gemstone Lady Bug

Gold & Enamel & Gemstone Lady Bug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

18k yellow gold lucky lady bug brooch covered in red cloisonne enamel with black enamel spots and translucent blue stone eyes.

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1980s American Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Cartier Enameled Diamond Gold Lady Bug Pin
Cartier Enameled Diamond Gold Lady Bug Pin

Cartier Enameled Diamond Gold Lady Bug Pin

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H 1.13 in W 1 in D 0.25 in

Cartier Enameled Diamond Gold Lady Bug Pin

By Cartier

Located in Narberth, PA

A simply wonderful pin by legendary maker Cartier! From the 1970's, this beautiful vintage piece is made of 14kt yellow gold and portrays a charming ladybug with a vibrant black and ...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Enamel and Gold Lady Bug Pins
Enamel and Gold Lady Bug Pins

Enamel and Gold Lady Bug Pins

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W 0.75 in L 0.88 in

Enamel and Gold Lady Bug Pins

Located in New York, NY

Pair of figural "lady bug" pins. 18K yellow gold, with black and red enamel. 7/8" x 3/4." According to legend, the lady bug brings good fortune. Alice Kwartler has sold the fines...

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1950s Unknown Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch

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18k Gold

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By Tiffany & Co.

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Located in New York, NY

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$53,380

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Located in London, GB

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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$238,500

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Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage enamel lady brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from enamel, 18k gold and gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage enamel lady brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage enamel lady brooch over the years, but those made by Coro, Corocraft and Eisenberg Originals are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage enamel lady brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but crystal rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also antique cushion cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage enamel lady brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Vintage Enamel Lady Brooch?

On average, a vintage enamel lady brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,276, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $10,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.