Exceptional Valentino Snake Brooch
By Valentino Garavani
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Haute Couture Valentino Snake Brooch from the 1980's. Completely hand made, with an ornate curled setting of miniature jet pave, rose cut amythest crystals all set onto a bas...
Gilt Metal
9ct 375 Gold Snake Brooch Fully Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Snake Brooch with unknown gemstones Size - 4.5 cm x 1mm Weight - 2.89 grams Fastener is also solid gold Fully Hallmarked dated late 20th Century Sku : 2568
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Massive SHARRA PAGANO Jewelled Snake Brooch
By Sharra Pagano
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive SHARRA PAGANO Jewelled Snake Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic SHARRA PAGANO. - Massive snake brooch studded with sparkly rhinestones. - Silver tone hardware. - Sign...
Alexis Kirk Gold Plated Cobra Snake Brooch with Rhinestones circa 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in London, GB
Alexis Kirk textured gold plated cobra snake brooch with rhinestones. The brooch is in very good condition.
Gold Plate
JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Vintage Massive Jewelled Silver Tone Snake Brooch
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER vintage massive silver tone snake brooch embellished with clear crystals. Marked SCHERRER Paris.
Vintage Fernellas Jools NYC Oversized Snake Brooch, Cuff & Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A gigantic Vintage Fernellas Jools Snake Brooch, cuff and earring suite. Crafted in NYC in the 1990s.
$1,392
Dior Snake Brooch, 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Golden metal pendant brooch representing a snake. Jewelry from the 1990s.
Vintage 9KT Gold Garnet and Diamond Snake Brooch, Circa 1950s, Europe
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage snake brooch crafted in 9KT gold, designed as a flowing intertwined serpent form.
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Snake Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite brooch showcasing a sinuous snake design crafted from 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Yellow Gold Vintage Snake Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely 18 karat yellow gold snake vintage brooch. The size is 37X30mm / 1.456x1.181 inches.The amethyst cabochon cut and oval shaped and is held by 4 claws in 18 karat white gold w...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Snake Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This is a large, formidable, dramatic brooch to adorn a jacket or winder coat. Or a sash, or scarf or head wrap. So Glamorous and bold, this is iconic Robert Lee Morris style, swirli...
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1950s Nardi Blue Enamel Snake Brooch
By Nardi
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with blue enamel over 18k yellow gold, small round cut Rubies and Diamonds, and a Pear-Shaped diamond on the head weighing approximately 1.50 carats. Signed by Nardi C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
18K Diamond and Emerald Double Snake Brooch with Yellow Diamond Briolettes
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An extraordinary and dramatic brooch designed as two intertwining serpents, crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Whimsical Gilded Gold Hardware with MultiColor Enamel Inlay "Copperhead" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Copperhead" snake brooch is accented with multi colors inlay with vivid lapis blue and greens.
Iris Apfel Estate 2 Personal Snake Serpent Brooch Pin Pair Guaranteed
Located in New York, NY
We have her absolutely fabulous pair of entwined snake serpent brooch pins. The combination of Iris Apfel and the pair of entwined snake brooches create magnificent jewels.
Gilt Metal
Chanel 90'S Snake Chain Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold-tone knotted snake chain brooch features a large, coiled or twisted design made of a textured "snake chain" metal with interlocking CC logo at the center.
Gold Plate
$171Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones snake designer 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 wear Sku ...
Jewelcraft 1950s Rhinestone Snake Design Brooch and Earrings Set
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This earrings and brooch set is constructed from gilded metal. Each piece features a motif that depicts a snake entwined around a branch.
$262Sale Price|30% Off
ART signed gold tone enamel rhinestone snake designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ART • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️...
$136Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage gold ruby red eyes rhinestone snake dangle chains 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 46 ❤...
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Scarab Beetles and Snake Motif Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Each scarab is securely set within a swirling gold framework adorned with detailed snake motifs. This unique brooch is a striking addition to any collection, showcasing a harmonious ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & 18 Carat Gold Knot Ribbon Brooch with Dangle Snake Chain Fringe Drops
Located in London, GB
Treat yourself or someone you love to this stunning ribbon spray brooch, masterfully crafted from 18 carat yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Madeleine Albright's Snake In Branch Pin Brooch Earrings And Read My Pins Book
By Erwin Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's extraordinary Snake Serpent in a Branch Pin Brooch with the matching Earrings, along with a copy of her book "Read My...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Designed as an Actor Drama Mask with a Snake
Located in Arnhem, NL
The brooch is in a really good condition and of good quality.
Yellow Gold
Vintage CLAUDE MONTANA Torsade Frame Badge Brooch
By Claude Montana
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CLAUDE MONTANA Torsade Frame Badge Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.97 inches (5 cm) Width: 1.88 inches (4.8 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CLAUDE MONTANA pour MARIE PARIS. -...
Coro Invisibly Set Royal "Golden Jubilee" Crown Brooch-Pendant
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Comes with matching snake chain. Brooch 1.5" x 1.5". Chain 16". 1950's USA.
Rhodium
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950s Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure Necklace Earrings Bracelet Brooch
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1959 Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure completed with necklace, earrings, bracelet and brooch.
Metal
Unavailable
Vintage Gold Diamond and Ruby Snake Brooch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A handsome snake brooch set in 18k yellow gold. It holds 95 round brilliant cut diamonds (.85, G-H-I, VS-SI).
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1960s TRIFARI Enamel & Goldtone Coiled Snake Brooch Pin with Amber Teardrop
By Trifari
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The piece is signed on the snakes coiled body on the rear of the brooch.
Diamond Ruby Snake Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Very compelling figural "serpent" brooch. Solid gauge 14K yellow gold and white gold. The head and tail are encrusted with diamonds. Set with brilliant faceted natural ruby eyes. ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Swedish 1940's Snake in Fern Brooch/Pendant in 18k gold
Located in Stockholm, SE
Capture the allure of 1940's elegance with this exquisite Snake in Fern Brooch/Pendant crafted in 18k gold by renowned Swedish court jeweler C.F.
18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
H 2 in W 2 in
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.
Gold Plate
Amazonite and Gold Snake Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful pin featuring a large amazonite in an 18k gold setting. Styled as a snake wrapping around itself, it is set with seven .07 round diamonds, one similarly sized ruby and one ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Signed Iradj Moini Semi Precious Snake Pin
By Iradj Moini
Located in New York, NY
It’s a snake pin siting on a tourmaline stone with citrine, iolite, and carnelian stones. The colors are orange, blue and clear crystals. This Iradj creation is definitely unique a...
Dramatic Mario Boschi Gold Medusa Diamond Enamel Snake Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This incredible Mario Boschi Medusa pin has such extreme character. The detail is so fine it looks more like a sculpture. This pin is all 18k yellow gold with a slithering green enam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Handmade 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Snake Pin with Emeralds, Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
This intricate vintage snake pin is completely handmade, even the clasp. The body of the serpent is made of 18k white and yellow gold and is set with approximately 1.50 ct. of round ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tourmaline and Diamond Snake Brooch
Located in London, GB
A snake brooch, mounted in gold set with approximately 2.79ct of diamonds and cabochon green tourmalines.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Erwin Pearl Gold Snake Brooch
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 18K Yellow Gold Snake Brooch by Erwin Pearl. Nice textured finish and set with Ruby Eyes.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald Diamond Gold Snake Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold snake brooch, set with six oval (6.1 x 4.1mm to 7.1 x 5.4mm) and one emerald cut ( 9.5 x 6.4mm) emeralds, surrounded with approx. 0.50ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Silver Tone Black & White Rhinestone Snake Brooch
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Silver Tone Black & White Rhinestone Snake Brooch Approximate Dimensions: 13.5 cm (Length) 6 cm (Width) 48.9 grams in weight.
MARCHAK whimsical multicolored sapphire and garnet snake brooch
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, multi colored sapphire and garnet snake brooch. The snake is wrapped around a "pate de verre" apple.
18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Snake Brooch
Located in London, England
A mid-20th century snake brooch in 18ct yellow gold grain set with thirty-three Old European cut diamonds and ruby eyes, in a squiggle design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TOLIRO 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel Snake Brooch
By Toliro
Located in New York, NY
Italy TOLIRO 18K yellow gold diamond ruby green black and white enamel snake brooch with pave-set round cut diamonds and marquise cut ruby eyes Estimate retail price: $11,643 Appro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Victorian snake brooch set with a 1 carat natural sapphire
Located in Uccle, BE
Antique brooch depicting a snake whose eyes are adorned with rose cut diamonds.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent snake brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch representing a snake. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 6.5 cm SKU:BR178
Green Enamel Gold Snake Brooch with Cultured Pearl Accents
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful green enamel and 14k yellow gold snake slithering through pearl and gold vines.
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
David Webb, Platinum 18K Gold Enamel Ruby Diamond Snake Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
10 round diamonds total approx. 0.40ct, G-H/VS, 2 oval cabochon ruby eyes. Stamp: "David Webb" Weight: 63.8 grams Measurement: 6.7 x 4.4cm
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 14k Gold Oval Citrine Multi Color Enamel Serpent Snake Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous and very unique vintage brooch that's crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. This outstanding piece features an incredibly detailed design of numerous serpents r...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
W 0.5 in L 0.63 in
Vintage Theta Chi Fraternity Pin, Double Sword Pin, Coiled Snake Brooch, 10K YG
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 10 karat yellow gold, synthetic ruby and seed pearl Theta Chi fraternity pin. This pin features an oval design with a coiled snake motif and two crossing swords, set with r...
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camellia Brooch in Exotic Leather
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Snake brooch representing a camellia. Signed on a plate.
1970s Colored Gems Diamond Gold Snake Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Magnificent and unique 1970s snake brooch with gold, diamonds, malachite, onyx, coral, and ruby!
Coral, Malachite, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Lea Stein Blue Snake Print Bow Tie Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1970's, this Lea Stein bow tie brooch features a layered snake print effect in cooling pearly blues.
David Webb Gold Coiled Snake Serpent with Ruby Eyes Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This slithering serpent brooch was crafted by the famed jewelry designer David Webb.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Awesome Signed Askew London Coiled Snake Serpent and Floral Estate Brooch Pin
By Askew London
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed ASKEW LONDON Coiled Snake Antiqued Silver Plate with Leaf and Flower Decorations.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 1.75 in W 1.66 in
18 Karat Gold Diamond White and Green Enamel Ruby Wrap Serpent Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely magnificent vintage pin/brooch was crafted in Italy from solid 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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