Vintage R.O.M. Jewelry Co. Multicolor Rhinestone Wreath Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
pavé-set with a lush array of multi-colored rhinestones. Designed as an elegant floral wreath, the
Crystal
Vintage Sterling Silver Pearl Rhinestone Lapel Pin Wreath Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a lovely vintage sterling silver round wreath brooch set with faux pearl and glass
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage Amber Rhinestone Floral Wreath Brooch with Enamel Accents, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
This charming vintage wreath brooch from the 1950s features a delightful combination of sparkling
Crystal, Enamel
$124Sale Price|73% Off
Vintage AVON signed gold tone rhinestone wreath bow designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch
Vintage gold tone NRT signed Christmas wreath enamel rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NTR • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch
Juliana Style Milk Glass & Aurora Borealis Rhinestone Wreath Brooch, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Aurora Borealis (AB) iridescent crystal rhinestones - Juliana style - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired
Vintage SPHINX gold pearl rhinestone wreath brooch designer
By sphinx
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SPHINX • gold tone with pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer runway
Vintage silver tone blue rhinestone wreath designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Vintage Christmas wreath gold tone greed red rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Gold Bow Wreath Brooch With Crystal Rhinestones By Nolan Miller, 1980s
By Nolan Miller
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 1.5" diameter - Gold plated - Crystal rhinestones - By Nolan Miller (signed on
1960s Gilded Brushed Leaf Wreath Brooch w Crystal Rhinestones By Crown Trifari
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
rhinestones - By Crown Trifari (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - This item has been
Jay Strongwater Owl Brooch with Turquoise & Enamel in Gold-Tone, Amber Eyes
By Jay Strongwater
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 2.25 x 1.25 in Hallmarks/Marks: Signed "JAY STRONGWATER" and "JAY" on the back Era: Contemporary, from the exclusive HSN collection A whimsical and elegant owl brooch by...
Crystal, Gold Plate
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6 mm M335 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl brooch pin is made of sterling silver and has 10 Akoya ...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$236Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.65 mm M297 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl brooch pin is made of sterling silver and has 1 Akoya Cul...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$119Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Emerald Aurora Borealis Crystal Bouquet Brooch By Lisner, 1960s
By Lisner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2" x 1.75" - Silver tone - Emerald green Aurora Borealis (AB) iridescent crystal rhinestones - Fern green crystal rhinestone accents - By Lisner (signed on vers...
Edwardian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning brooch is adorned with pearls which are complimented perfectly by the bright yellow 9ct gold. On the back there is a pin. Brooch length: 40mm Weight: 3g
Pearl, Gold
Vintage JAY STRONGWATER signed gold enamel jewel mogul pendant enhancer
By Jay Strongwater
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JAY STRONGWATER • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤...
Vintage silver tone rhinestone art deco style designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤...
Vintage MONET signed gold tone rhinestone enamel elephantdesigner brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold brooch on tremblant designe with old mine cut diamonds H colour white vs clearity and estimate diamond weight of 2.60 carats brooch was made in moscow 1890.c diring ...
Vintage gold tone emerald green rhinestones designer 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 48 ❤...
Vintage KJL for AVON signed gold tone enamel bow designer brooch
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL for AVON • gold plated with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku...
BULGARI Spiga Diamond Yellow Gold 3 Row Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bulgari bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and is designed as a flexible wrap bracelet of chevron links, accented with round E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an es...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
SARAH COVENTRY signed silver pearl flower designer runway earrings brooch set
By Sarah Coventry
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SARAH COVENTRY • silver tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch / earrings set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minima...
Vintage KRAMER Sapphire Crystal Vine Brooch 1950s
By Kramer of New York
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage KRAMER NYC Vine Brooch. A quintessential classic featuring a stone rich design of fancy cut crystals in deep sapphire blue and cornflour blue. From chatons to baguettes thi...
$3,500
W 1.5 in L 2.19 in
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossoms in bloom are one of the most beautiful and delightful sights of spring. They symbolize romance, hope, new life, living in the moment and appreciating things as they a...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage gold tone blue ab rhinestones designer 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 49 ❤️❤...
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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