TRIFARI crown signed gold tone dog figural pin brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIG...
Carved Serpentine Figure Pin with Diamond Accents in 14K Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This unique mid-century pin features a finely carved figure in rich green serpentine, set in 14K
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AVON gold tone 'HEIRLOOM STYLE BICYCLE' designer figural pin brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Mid-Century 12K Gold-Filled Brooch with Natural Baltic Amber Pear Figural Pin
Located in Milford, DE
“12K GF”, this collectible figural brooch is both elegant and rare — a true statement piece for amber
Amber, Gold-filled
Mid-Century 12K Gold-Filled Brooch with Natural Baltic Amber Pear Figural Pin
Located in Milford, DE
back as expected with age. Dimensions: 4 3/4 in Closure: Standard brooch pin clasp A refined and
Crystal, Gold-filled
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture by Jose Pinal, Mid-Century Modern, Mexico
By Jose Pinal
Located in Round Top, TX
). Known for his expressive, modernist approach to figuration, Pinal's work often centers on rural life and
Wood
$620Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Bronze & Marble Sculpture by Phyllis Beattie "Repose"
Located in San Diego, CA
marble base, the figure pins and can be removed for easy shipping and handling.
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Givenchy Stylised Toucan Brooch 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
crystals. In very good vintage condition. Signed. Approx. 6cms. A fabulous figural pin that is certain to
$517Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Peacock brooch by REJA sterling silver, large rhinestone, 1940 USA
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
best know for its dramatic figural pin, human, animal, fish, bird and insect designs
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Walter Lampl (Attr.) Sterling Rickshaw Brooch 1940s
By Walter Lampl
Located in Wilmslow, GB
crystals. A darling figural pin that carries a story. Walter Lampl founded his eponymous jewellery company
Eric de Kolb Gold Figural Pendant/Pin
By Eric de Kolb
Located in New York, NY
A spectacularly unique piece from the famed jewelry designer Eric de Kolb, this pin/pendant sports
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 10K Gold & Pearl Figural Crab Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural stick pin. In 10 karat yellow gold. In the form of a red crab holding a
Pearl, 10k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Figural Sterling Silver Clothes Pin Desk
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, figural silver paper clip. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of an old
Silver
14K Yellow Gold Ruby-Eye Bee Figural Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Charming vintage figural brooch crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, designed as a detailed bee with
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico Mayan Face Figural Brooch pin
By Taxco
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Los Ballesteros 925 Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico Mayan Face Figural Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Stone, Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Brooch or Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian silver brooch or pin. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form
Sterling Silver
Antique 9K Gold & Diamond Figural Gold Panning Miner Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for gold. Within the pan is a bezel-set round cut diamond. The pin stem twisted for added security
Diamond, 9k Gold
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold-Tone Couture Figural Pin, 1950s–60s
Crystal, Gold Plate
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Gilded silver pin box with enamel Saint figure and pearly frieze
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Gilded silver pin box with enamel figure of Saint signed by the author, lid with
Silver
Vintage gold tone colorful rhinestones butterfly figural designer pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINT...
Vintage 18k Gold, Opal, Pearl & Diamond Figural Dragonfly / Butterfly Lapel Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine butterfly pin. In 18 karat yellow gold with a 14k pin stem. In the form of a dragonfly
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Signed Sloan & Co 14K Gold Figural Bulldog Hat Pin with Ruby Eyes
By Sloan & Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 14k gold & ruby hatpin. By Sloan & Co. With a figural bulldog top set tiny ruby
Ruby, 14k Gold
Sterling silver Drop Necklace Pendant Pin Navajo Sterling Sand cast Yei Figural
Located in Wallkill, NY
Sterling Silver Sand Cast Pendant and Brooch. Large link necklace. Pendant Measuring 3.5 in x 1.68 in The Chain is 21.25 in end to end. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Z...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Enamel Owl Brooch Pin Figural Solid Yellow Gold Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Greer, SC
Fabulous vintage owl brooch, featuring vibrant green and blue enamel set in solid 14k yellow gold. Features green glass eyes, this would make a wonderful gift for owl lovers! Measure...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Boy Child and Goose Figural Diamond White Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Whimsical 18k white gold brooch featuring a Dutch boy playing with a goose.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Swarovski Retro Tassel Pin Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
A stunning Retro stylized figural Tassel pin set with clear round Swarovski Crystals; approx
14K White Gold Cameo Pendant/Pin #17527
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Cameo Pendant/Pin Cameo of figure with flower in hair in 14K yellow gold
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Flower Basket Pin
Located in New York, NY
Design: Flower Basket Pin Style: Figural Brooch/Pin Condition: Vintage – Very Good
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,521Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco Porcelain Pin-Up Figurine by Goebel, 1929
By A.W. Goebel
Located in Lisbon, PT
refined pin-up figure with a nacre-like finish. The miniature sculpture stands out for its delicate
Porcelain
Signed Damiani 18k Gold & Diamond Crab Shaped Brooch or Pin
By Damiani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed 18K gold & diamond figural brooch or pin. By Damiani, the renowned Italian jewelers
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Modernist .800 Silver Stick Figure Brooch - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage Modernist .800 silver stick figure brooch or pin - unsigned - acid tested - unmarked for
Silver
Old or Antique Estate Bronze Skull Memento Mori Stick Pin with Glass Eyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Memento Mori stick pin. With a figural bronze skull with glass eyes mounted on a
Bronze
Crystal Pave Articulated Teddy Bear Brooch with Gold Tone Accents and Green Eyes
Located in Milford, DE
warmth and contrast, enhancing its dimensional appearance. The brooch secures with a sturdy pin clasp on
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold
Signed Napier Gold-Plated Patriotic Bear Brooch with American Flag
Located in Milford, DE
: Figural brooch, patriotic theme Closure: Pin-back clasp Condition: Excellent vintage condition with
Gold Plate
Gold Tone Christmas Tree Brooch with Red and Green Rhinestones and Blue Star Top
Located in Milford, DE
, rhinestones Color Palette: Red, green, and blue stones on gold Style: Holiday, figural brooch Closure: Pin
Gold
Unsigned Green and Teal Rhinestone Insect Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
Colors: Emerald green, peridot green, teal, AB crystal Closure: Locking pin clasp Style: Figural insect
Florenza Textured Gold-Tone and Red Enamel Starfish Brooch, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
: Gold-tone metal, red enamel Style: Nautical, figural Closure: Traditional pin clasp Condition
Gold, Enamel
Magnificent Greek Enamel Male Figures Temple of Zeus at Olympia Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Incredible 18 Karat blue enamel Greek motif figural pin depicting the Temple of Zeus at Olympia
18k Gold
Unavailable|$395
1940s Lucite Acrylic Figural OWL Pin Brooch Painted
Located in Palm Springs, CA
same pins in lucite in the 1940s. See my book The Bakelite Collection by Matthew Burkholz for many
Unavailable|$4,585
Arthur King Large Gem Set Gold Figural Face Pin
By Arthur King
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Arthur King unusual pin looks like a free form genie holding a globe of rubies. His baroque
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$118
Signed Gerry's Figural Crouching Leopard Brooch Pin Exotic Cat
Located in Sausalito, CA
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your jewelry collection with this stunning Gerry's leopard brooch. This exquisite piece features a prowling leopard design, meticulously crafted in...
Gold Plate
Unavailable|$300
1930'S Art Deco Bakelite & Wood Figural "Diver Girl" Brooch Pin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930'S Art Deco Bakelite, Wood & Gilt Brass hand made figural "Diver Girl" Brooch Pin. This rare
Unavailable|$152 / item
Erwin Pearl Snake Bamboo Gold Figural Brooch Pin Green Eyes Serpent Faux Pearl
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Sausalito, CA
This brooch is a vintage Erwin Pearl piece, featuring an intricate snake design wrapped around bamboo motifs, with the snake's body adorned by imitation pearls. This striking design ...
Gold Plate
Unavailable|$200 / set
Pair of Gold Tone Googly Moving Eyes Figural Puppy Dog Brooch Pins W/ Red Mouth
Located in Sausalito, CA
These adorable pair of vintage brooches feature moving eyeballs and a red mouth. Size: 7/8" tall x 3/4" wide. Weight: 19.8 Markings: Unmarked. Condition: Very good vintage conditio...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Unavailable|$4,800
Cartier Love Knot Safety Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Large figural "safety pin" brooch. Made and signed by CARTIER. 14K yellow gold with a center
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,400
Bunny with a Carrot pin
Located in New York, NY
Most appealing figural "rabbit" pin: a seated bunny eating a coral carrot. 18K yellow gold
Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$900 / set
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Star Pins
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of figural "star" pins. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Heavy gauge sterling silver. 1 1/4
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,600
Happy Leaping Dolphin Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
Figural dolphin pin. 14K textured yellow gold with a faceted ruby eye. 1 3/4" x 3/4." A happy
Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,200
Adorable Gold Monkey Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
Charming figural monkey pin. Full of personality. Finely textured 18K yellow gold with bright
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,400
Retro Gold Heart Pin/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Chic and shining figural "Heart" pin. Deep engraved radiating line pattern, with an applied three
14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,800
White Gold and Diamond Bow Pin
Located in New York, NY
Bright and beautiful figural "bow" pin. 18K white gold, set with sparkling brilliant diamonds. 1
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,600
Retro Tiffany & Co. Gold Bow Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic retro figural "bow" pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. In a fine-line pleated pattern
14k Gold
Unavailable|$3,800
Adorable Sapphire Diamond Gold Frog Pin
Located in New York, NY
Bright and beautiful figural frog pin. 18K yellow gold with diamond eyes. The whole body is
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,700
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Gold Fish Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Figural mommy and baby fish pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. The mother fish is sterling
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,400
Tiffany & Co. Double Heart Diamond Gold Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Lovely figural double heart pin. Made & signed by Tiffany & Co. Two overlapping 14K yellow gold
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$3,800
M. Buccellati Gold and Silver Leaf Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Very fine figural "leaf" pin. Made and signed by MARIO BUCCELLATI. Sterling silver leaf
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$3,600
Frog Pin in Gold with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Most appealing figural frog pin. 18K yellow gold. The body is completely encrusted with faceted
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k 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.
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.