Skip to main content

Vintage Penguin Brooch

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Penguin Brooch
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Penguin Brooch

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Penguin Brooch

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A charming and finely crafted vintage penguin brooch, beautifully executed in solid 14K yellow gold

Category

1970s Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubelite Penguin Brooch
Rubelite Penguin Brooch

Rubelite Penguin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Rubelite Bird Brooch 15 round diamonds .036 carat Rubelite approx 16.23 carat 14 karat gold set

Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Rubelite, Diamond, 14k Gold

Hammerman Brothers 3d Penguin Brooch Pin Black Onyx Ruby 14k Yellow Gold 1.25"
Hammerman Brothers 3d Penguin Brooch Pin Black Onyx Ruby 14k Yellow Gold 1.25"

Hammerman Brothers 3d Penguin Brooch Pin Black Onyx Ruby 14k Yellow Gold 1.25"

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in Northbrook, IL

3d Penguin Brooch Pin. The charming brooch features a captivating black onyx and ruby detailing

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Gold Penguin Brooch with Diamonds and a Ruby
Vintage 1970s Gold Penguin Brooch with Diamonds and a Ruby

Vintage 1970s Gold Penguin Brooch with Diamonds and a Ruby

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.40 carats and a Round cut Ruby for the eye. Circa 1970s 2 inches x 1 inch

Category

1970s Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950 Red Eye Bird Penguin Crystals Lightning Brooch
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950 Red Eye Bird Penguin Crystals Lightning Brooch

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950 Red Eye Bird Penguin Crystals Lightning Brooch

By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Vintage Large Long Vivid Ruby Red Eye Bird Penguin Whole Crystals

Category

1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 18k Sapphire and Diamond Penguin Pin
Vintage 18k Sapphire and Diamond Penguin Pin

Vintage 18k Sapphire and Diamond Penguin Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

A very charming penguin pin from the Vintage (ca1960s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this

Category

1960s Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Recent Sales

Ruby Enamel Gold Penguin Clip Brooch
Ruby Enamel Gold Penguin Clip Brooch

Ruby Enamel Gold Penguin Clip Brooch

Unavailable

W 0.83 in L 1.62 in

Ruby Enamel Gold Penguin Clip Brooch

Located in London, GB

The formally dressed penguin, with articulated head, decorated with black and turquoise enamel and

Category

1960s French Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Cipullo for Cartier Penguin Brooch
Cipullo for Cartier Penguin Brooch

Cipullo for Cartier Penguin Brooch

Sold

W 0.94 in L 2.38 in

Cipullo for Cartier Penguin Brooch

By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier

Located in San Antonio, TX

Vintage Aldo Cipullo for Cartier penguin brooch set in 18k yellow gold with diamond (approx. .45cts

Category

1970s American Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dankner Yellow Gold and Gem Set Penguins Brooch
Dankner Yellow Gold and Gem Set Penguins Brooch

Dankner Yellow Gold and Gem Set Penguins Brooch

By Henry Dankner & Sons

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s 14K yellow Gold Penguins Brooch by Henry Dankner, measuring 1 inch in height X 3/4 inch

Category

1980s American Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Penguin Brooch Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Penguin Brooch Yellow Gold, Circa 1960

Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Penguin Brooch Yellow Gold, Circa 1960

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

A Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond penguin brooch in yellow gold, circa 1960. This charming vintage

Category

1960s American Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Penguin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Penguin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Penguin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

& Co. Symbolizing a penguin like statue with an umbrella, this modern jewel bears witness of the

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Garrard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Vintage Penguin Brooch
Garrard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Vintage Penguin Brooch

Garrard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Vintage Penguin Brooch

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This Vintage Brooch by Garrard features Black Enamel and 36 round brilliant cut Diamonds of 0.50ct

Category

1990s British Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond, Ruby and Mother-of-Pearl Penguin Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond, Ruby and Mother-of-Pearl Penguin Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond, Ruby and Mother-of-Pearl Penguin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold brooch with diamonds, ruby, black enamel and mother of

Category

1960s French Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother-of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother-of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother-of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as an emperor penguin with carved black jade and mother-of-pearl body Polished gold webbed

Category

1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Boucheron Penguin Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch
Boucheron Penguin Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch

Boucheron Penguin Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch

By Boucheron

Located in New Orleans, LA

A large, lustrous white baroque mabe pearl serves as the belly of this charming penguin brooch by

Category

20th Century English Modern Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Penguin Mini Brooches
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Penguin Mini Brooches

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Penguin Mini Brooches

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Alfred Philippe for Trifari crystal pave miniature pearl and jelly belly penguin brooches

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Vintage Penguin Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch Fine Jewelry
Vintage Penguin Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch Fine Jewelry

Vintage Penguin Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed Penguin pendant crafted in two-tone 14 karat yellow & white gold (circa 1960s to

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Crystal Brooch
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Crystal Brooch

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Crystal Brooch

By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Crystal Brooch Very good

Category

1950s German Art Deco Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Crystal Brooch
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Crystal Brooch

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Crystal Brooch

By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Vivid Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Whole Crystals Red Eye Rope

Category

1950s German Art Deco Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

Retro Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emperor Penguin and Baby Chick Brooch
Retro Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emperor Penguin and Baby Chick Brooch

Retro Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emperor Penguin and Baby Chick Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as an emperor penguin with chick Each with a tiny round cut ruby eye Brushed gold bodies

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Ruby Eye Crystals Rope Brooch
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Ruby Eye Crystals Rope Brooch

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Ruby Eye Crystals Rope Brooch

By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Vintage Vivid Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Whole Crystals Ruby

Category

1950s German Art Deco Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Ruby Eye Crystals Rope Brooch
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Ruby Eye Crystals Rope Brooch

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Ruby Eye Crystals Rope Brooch

By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Vintage Vivid Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Whole Crystals Ruby

Category

1950s German Art Deco Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950 Red Eye Bird Penguin Crystals Lightning Brooch
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950 Red Eye Bird Penguin Crystals Lightning Brooch

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950 Red Eye Bird Penguin Crystals Lightning Brooch

By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Vintage Large Long Vivid Ruby Red Eye Bird Penguin Whole Crystals

Category

1950s German Art Deco Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

Penguin Diamond Pin Platinum
Penguin Diamond Pin Platinum

Penguin Diamond Pin Platinum

Sold

W 0.5 in L 0.75 in

Penguin Diamond Pin Platinum

Located in Dallas, TX

Penguin Diamond Pin in Platinum. The pin measures 0.75" by 0.50" and weighs 3 grams.

Category

1980s Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

JUDITH LEIBER Swarovski Crystal Penguin Brooch
JUDITH LEIBER Swarovski Crystal Penguin Brooch

JUDITH LEIBER Swarovski Crystal Penguin Brooch

By Judith Leiber

Located in Wallkill, NY

Judith Leiber Crystal & Enamel Penguin Brooch Brand New in original jewel case with original box

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cellini 18KT Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond Penguin Brooch
Cellini 18KT Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond Penguin Brooch

Cellini 18KT Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond Penguin Brooch

By Cellini

Located in New York, NY

This 18 karat yellow gold penguin brooch has the cutest expression. His body is crafted in black

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

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

Handcraft White Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Penguin Brooch
Handcraft White Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Penguin Brooch

Handcraft White Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Penguin Brooch

Located in Marcianise, IT

message to solve the problem. Handcraft 18 karat yellow gold penguin brooch. Handmade by artisans

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swarovski Bezel Crystal Penguin Brooch New, Never Worn 1980s
Swarovski Bezel Crystal Penguin Brooch New, Never Worn 1980s

Swarovski Bezel Crystal Penguin Brooch New, Never Worn 1980s

By Daniel Swarovski

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Swarovski Vintage Penguin Brooch. Adorable He is wearing a TOP HAT! Great Sparkle! As with

Category

1980s American Vintage Penguin Brooch

Cellini NYC 18KT Yellow Gold Large Penguin Brooch with .76Ct. Diamonds & Emerald
Cellini NYC 18KT Yellow Gold Large Penguin Brooch with .76Ct. Diamonds & Emerald

Cellini NYC 18KT Yellow Gold Large Penguin Brooch with .76Ct. Diamonds & Emerald

By Cellini

Located in New York, NY

A large 18 karat yellow gold penguin brooch. The penguin is beautifully crafted in a high polished

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Penguin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Penguin Brooch
Penguin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Penguin Brooch

Penguin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Penguin Brooch

Located in Marcianise, IT

message to solve the problem. Penguin 18 karat yellow gold brooch. Handmade by artisans assembled with

Category

1980s Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Penguin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Penguin Brooch
Penguin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Penguin Brooch

Penguin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Penguin Brooch

Located in Marcianise, IT

message to solve the problem. Penguin 18 karat yellow gold brooch. Handmade by artisans assembled with

Category

1980s Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Large Whimsical Faux Pearl & Enamel "Penguin" Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Large Whimsical Faux Pearl & Enamel "Penguin" Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane Large Whimsical Faux Pearl & Enamel "Penguin" Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical large penguin set in polished gilded gold vermeil

Category

1980s American Baroque Revival Vintage Penguin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Penguin Sterling Whimsical Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Penguin Sterling Whimsical Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Penguin Sterling Whimsical Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990 Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Whimsical Penguin Brooch. Measuring 1 1/2 inches in

Category

1990s American Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1960's Penguin Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon Ruby Eye
Vintage 1960's Penguin Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon Ruby Eye

Vintage 1960's Penguin Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon Ruby Eye

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This lovely little penguin was made in Italy in 1960 ca out of 18 karat gold. It has a turquoise

Category

1960s Post-War Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Jelly Belly and Crystal Penguin Rare Mid Century Modern Brooch Pin
Jelly Belly and Crystal Penguin Rare Mid Century Modern Brooch Pin

Jelly Belly and Crystal Penguin Rare Mid Century Modern Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Delightful Vintage Jelly Belly Penguin Brooch enhanced with Sparkling Crystals

Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Crystal

Jelly Belly and Crystal Penguin Rare Mid Century Modern Brooch Pin
Jelly Belly and Crystal Penguin Rare Mid Century Modern Brooch Pin

Jelly Belly and Crystal Penguin Rare Mid Century Modern Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Delightful Vintage Jelly Belly Penguin Brooch enhanced with Sparkling Crystals

Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Crystal

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Penguin Mini Brooch
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Penguin Mini Brooch

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Penguin Mini Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Alfred Philippe for Trifari crystal pave miniature pearl and jelly belly penguin brooches. Set in

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Signed Alessandria Sapphire Penguin Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry
Signed Alessandria Sapphire Penguin Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry

Signed Alessandria Sapphire Penguin Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Delightful Penguin Brooch/Pendant encrusted with (39) Vivid Blue Cabochon Sapphires wing enhanced

Category

1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical "Penguin with Top Hat" Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical "Penguin with Top Hat" Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical "Penguin with Top Hat" Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical "Penguin with Top Hat" brooch set in

Category

1990s American Artisan Vintage Penguin Brooch

1960's Vintage Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Penguin Pin Brooch
1960's Vintage Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Penguin Pin Brooch

1960's Vintage Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Penguin Pin Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Diamond 18K Gold platinum Penguin Pin Brooch Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and solid

Category

1960s Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gold Penguin Pin c1960s
Gold Penguin Pin c1960s

Gold Penguin Pin c1960s

Sold

W 1.38 in L 1.38 in

Gold Penguin Pin c1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

Darn Cute, Circa: 1960s 18K Yellow Gold Penguin Pin, Set with Rubies and a Diamond Eye.

Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Moonstone Enamel Pair of Penguins Attributed to Fasano
18 Karat Gold Moonstone Enamel Pair of Penguins Attributed to Fasano

18 Karat Gold Moonstone Enamel Pair of Penguins Attributed to Fasano

By Fasano

Located in North Hollywood, CA

These delightful 18K Gold Moonstone penguins are attributed to Fasano, a fine jeweler in Italy and

Category

1990s Italian Modern Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Enamel Penguin Necklace Brooch Modernist Midcentury Silver Collar Necklace
Enamel Penguin Necklace Brooch Modernist Midcentury Silver Collar Necklace

Enamel Penguin Necklace Brooch Modernist Midcentury Silver Collar Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning Penguin Necklace or Brooch with two Penguins in silver with gorgeous black

Category

20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jean Vitau Yellow Gold Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Penguin Brooch Pin
Jean Vitau Yellow Gold Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Penguin Brooch Pin

Jean Vitau Yellow Gold Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Penguin Brooch Pin

By Jean Vitau

Located in Columbia, MO

Item Details Main Stone Shape Mabe Main Stone Treatment Not Enhanced Main Stone Clarity Vg Secondary Stone Diamond Secondary Stone Weight $0.11 Main Stone Creation Natural Main Stone...

Category

1990s Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...

1950s Penguin Brooch
1950s Penguin Brooch

1950s Penguin Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Penguin Brooch featuring marcasites a red rhinestone eye, a large jelly belly stone, and a

Category

1950s Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Marcasite

20th Century Gold & Enamel Christmas Penguin Brooch By, TC
20th Century Gold & Enamel Christmas Penguin Brooch By, TC

20th Century Gold & Enamel Christmas Penguin Brooch By, TC

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th Century Gold & Enamel Christmas Penguin Brooch By, TC. This finely crafted festive gold plate

Category

20th Century American Vintage Penguin Brooch

Jean Vitau Gemstone Gold Penguin Brooch
Jean Vitau Gemstone Gold Penguin Brooch

Jean Vitau Gemstone Gold Penguin Brooch

By Jean Vitau

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

Adorable 18K yellow gold penguin brooch created in 1992 by Jean Vitau. Featuring a 17mm round mabe

Category

1990s American Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Penguin Pin
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Penguin Pin

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Penguin Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

From Tiffany & Co, this 18 karat polished yellow gold penguin pin features a diamond eye. The pin

Category

1980s Modern Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Penguin Pin
Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Penguin Pin

Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Penguin Pin

By Herbert Rosenthal

Located in Dallas, TX

From designer Herbert Rosenthal, this precocious 18 karat yellow gold penguin pin features a ruby

Category

1980s Vintage Penguin Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Vintage Penguin Brooch", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Vintage Penguin Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage penguin brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage penguin 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. Creating a vintage penguin brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cellini, Kenneth Jay Lane and Alfred Philippe for Trifari are consistently popular. A vintage penguin brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage penguin brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Penguin Brooch?

On average, a vintage penguin brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,800, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $9,500 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.

Questions About Vintage Penguin Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.