Vintage gold tone twisted rope heart designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A67 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGN...
Vintage Huge Runway North Star Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Materials: Gold plated metal, glass crystal, resin Signed: The brooch is unsigned. We understand it was purchased from Escada originally, however to date we have been unable to verify.
1940s Massive Glittering Crystal Butterfly Brooch
Located in University City, MO
1940s Massive glittering crystal butterfly brooch The exquisite brooch is encrusted with deep pink faceted crystals combined with rows of brilliant diamante crystals The butterfl...
Vintage gold tone unique dangle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Vintage gold tone knot ribbon massive designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A63 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
Vintage gold tone zebra animal figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A63 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIG...
Vintage fashion lady in hat designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • plastic • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER...
Vintage gold tone ornate flower dangle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNE...
Vintage gold indian head double designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGN...
Vintage gold quilted massive designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 37 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Vintage lizzard porcelain artisan colorful designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • porcelain • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 41 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGN...
Vintage gold tone hand painted unique brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 41 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWEL...
Vintage gold maltese cross large designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 40 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
Vintage stars matte gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 40 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Vintage matte gold cherub angel designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 1 7/8" by 1 3/4" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 40 ❤...
Vintage gold tone matte large heart designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGN...
Vintage gold tone cat lover dangle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 58 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
Vintage gold tone golfers club bag sports designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A70 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER...
Vintage silver tone bow dangle locket designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 33 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
$11,966Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Diamond & Emerald Salamander Brooch – Platinum 900 – 2.26
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
The whimsical aminal motif bleands fine jewelery craftsmanship with playful character- equally suited for collectors of vintage figural jewelry or lovers of nature-inspired design. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Exceptional Maison Gripoix for Chanel Regency Brooch
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Designed to be worn down the center of a neckline as an important focal point likely on simple elegant gown or suit. 7.5" x 3" ( 2" smaller brooch width). Unsigned. 1950's France. ...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage gold tone ladies hat with bow designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 1 1/4" in diameter CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A67 ❤️❤...
Chanel Poured Glass and Paste Clover Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elaborate and exquisite workmanship on this large scaled brooch. UNSIGNED. 3" x 2.5"
Bronze
Vintage French Emerald Paste Droplet Brooch 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful Vintage French Emerald Paste Brooch. Whilst unsigned nor attributed this piece carries elements of couture pieces.
Vintage gold tone bow dangle locket designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Vintage gold tone dangle chain tassel designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
Vintage gold tone emerald green glass stones Czech dangle brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned Czechoslovakian brooch • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage with minimal signs of wear ...
Vintage gold tone enamel red glass coral stone Czech brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned Czechoslovakian brooch • gold tone with glass cabochon and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage with minimal sig...
Vintage matte gold tone alladin lamp designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
Vintage gold tone CASINO poker playing cards gambling designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A69 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Long Silver Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Long Silver Brooch Measurements: Length: 3.35 inches (8.5 cm) Width: 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) FEATURES: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - KL Logo rhinesto...
Vintage blue green enamel flower designer brooch earrings set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • enameled metal • vintage designer brooch earrings set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 54 ❤️❤...
Roger Jean Pierre for Christian Dior Crest Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Roger Jean Pierre, for Christian Dior, Gripoix pegged glass pearl, lemon citrine quartz and faux ruby crest brooch, set in gilt plated metal. This brooch is unsigned, although the...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage Gold Tone Rhinestone and Blue Glass Cabochon Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
The reverse displays a fully finished gold-tone back with a secure pin and rollover clasp. The brooch is unsigned, consistent with many high-quality mid-20th century costume jewelry ...
Crystal, Gold-filled
Whimsical Jeweled Gilt Metal Monkey Brooch c 1960
Located in University City, MO
His head, torso & legs are accented with glittering diamante crystals The gilt metal has an etched textured finish The unique figural monkey brooch makes a very charming access...
Vintage gold tone Republique Francaise dangle coin designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
Vintage matte finish gold tone modernist heart designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
Vintage gold tone penny farthing bicycle bike designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Vintage Diamante Domed Brooch by Ledo Jewelry, Circa 1960s
By Ledo Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Unsigned Diamante Domed Brooch. Pave and Baguette make up this small brooch that would look great on a lapel, hat, or even on a black silk cord.
Mixed Metal
Vintage huge cross gold tone jewel resin stones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • resin cross • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
Gripoix Chanel Goosens Renaissance Gilt Bronze Glass Cabochon Brooch MidCentury
Located in Chicago, IL
With distinct handmade glass by French Maison Gripoix for a faux amethyst 25mm domed open-back oval cabochon poured into a forged wire ring topped with a serrated-bezel setting, this...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Malachite and Mosaic Convertible Pendant Brooch in 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
The precision needed to cut the malachite to frame the mosaic perfectly demonstrates a high level of workmanship typical of mid-century Italian ateliers (most likely Italian in origi...
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage old gold tone small pearls locket dangle brooch clip
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage locket brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3" by 1.5" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear sku 10 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco Articulated Gilt Bronze Seahorse Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in University City, MO
She is wearing the same exact design of seahorse brooch. ( see images # 10-11 ). The brooch is unsigned is attributed to the designer Line Vautrin Her extraordinary jewelry desig...
Bronze, Gilt Metal
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER (Attributed to) Vintage House Couture Junior Gaultier Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
Attributed to JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage HOUSE COUTURE JUNIOR GAULTIER cut-out gold tone round brooch. UNSIGNED Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 6 cm (2.36 inches) / m...
Gilt Metal
$525Sale Price|22% Off
Massive Huge Scale Semiprecious 24k Gold Plated Flower Brooch Designed by RO DO
By Rodo
Located in University City, MO
The luminous 24k gold plated matte metal has a textured satin carved brushed finish The brooch was originally retailed at Saks Fifth Avenue c 1980s Makes a very dramatic eye-catchi...
Gold Plate
Brooch in the shape of a raspberry pointer by MAZER USA, rhodium-plated metal
By Mazer Bros
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Designed by MAZER USA in the early 1940s, rhodium -platet metal. The brooch is unsigned. Dimensions: Hight the brooch 7 cm Width 3,5 cm Deep ...
Crystal, Rhodium
Marcel Boucher Enamel 1940s Spray
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare Unsigned Marcel Boucher Spray brooch dating from the late 1930's-40s.
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Gilt Washed Bronze Brooch Attributed to Line Vautrin Unsigned
By Line Vautrin
Located in Chicago, IL
Unsigned.
Bronze
$175 / item
Vintage gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JE...
1950s Gold Starburst Earrings and Brooch Set
Located in London, GB
There is some very minor wear to the gold-tone plating which is barely visible. Unsigned but nicely made. MEASUREMENTS BROOCH DIAMETER - 2 in. (5 cm) HEIGHT - 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) ME...
$295Sale Price|21% Off
1950s Costume Pearl Brooch, Bracelet & Earrings by Robert
Located in University City, MO
The ear clips are stamped Robert' The glass enamel pearl brooch & bracelet are unsigned The clip on earrings are stamped Robert' Measurements The bracelet length measures 7...
WWII Sweetheart P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Airplane Brooch Silver Tone
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Crafted from silver-plated metal, the brooch is unsigned and non-magnetic, with only light surface wear consistent with age.
Metal
Bernard Instone Attributed c.1940 Silver and Rose Quartz Vintage Arts and Crafts
By Bernard Instone
Located in Wilmslow, England
A Short History... Although unsigned, this brooch can be attributed to the maker Bernard Instone due to its design and use of silver and a semi-precious stone.
Quartz, Silver
Rare 18 Karat Gold Leaf Embossed Etching After Georges Braque L'Oiseau d'Or
By Georges Braque
Located in Surfside, FL
After Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963) "L'Oiseau d'Or," embossed cast-paper intaglio with 18K gold paint after Braque's Oiseau brooch design, unsigned, edition number 169/250, Siz...
Gold Leaf
Large Chanel Black Poured Resin Faceted Bead Camelia Brooch, circa 2000
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Chanel black poured resin, faceted bead camelia brooch Circa 2000 Important large unsigned Chanel brooch from the estate of Jayne Wrightsman, an American philanthropist a...
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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