Victorian Sterling Silver Helmeted Greek Warrior God Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
sterling silver Victorian era brooch. The man in the portrait appears to be a Greek god, with strong
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Ajax the Greek Warrior Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage shell cameo features a powerful profile of Ajax, the legendary Greek warrior known for
Gold-filled
Handcraft Warrior 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Warrior 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandth silver mounted with coral
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Greek 18K Gold Classical Hoplite Warrior Intaglio-Style Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
A finely executed Greek Revival brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, modeled as an oval relief plaque
18k Gold
Hand Painted Artisan Mother of Pearl Warrior Scene Brooch c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Hand painted mother of pearl warrior scene brooch c 1960s The unique artisan brooch is designed
Large Antique Japanese Shakudo Samurai Warrior on Horse with Groom Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique beautifully detailed Japanese Shakudo brooch of a Samurai warrior on a horse being
Shakudo, Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
Menelaus Greek Warrior King Lava Cameo Brooch 14 Karat Gold Victorian 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Antique Victorian Lava Cameo Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Gold of a Portrait
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,895 / set
W 0.7 in L 1.75 in
Pair Japan Shakudo Sea Dragon Samurai Warrior Lily Pad Brooches Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare pair of Antique Victorian Shakudo Brooch Pins from Japan depicting a Samurai
Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo
$6,235
W 1.9 in L 3.03 in
Warrior Coral Diamonds Emerald Sapphire Rubies 9 And 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This unique brooch, expertly crafted in a blend of 18 and 9-karat yellow gold and sterling silver
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
Tiffany & Co. 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin, Original Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional Collector Quality Tiffany 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin with hinged gold
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian Carved Hardstone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hellenistic Warrior Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved opaque white hardstone depicts the face of a Hellenistic warrior Topped by a gold helmet
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Taxco Pendant Brooch Mexican Sterling Silver Warrior
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Taxco Sterling silver Mexican Hallmarked. This is Both a Pendant and Pin. Measuring 2.5 inches top to bottom x 1.75 inches wide. This is out of a massive collection of Contempo...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Warrior Silver Brooch
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Distinctive statement piece warrior silver brooch.
Silver
Gilded Silver 22 Karat with 24 Karat Gold Plating Brooch
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Brooch - Pendant Aquatic Warrior. Bestiary series. Gilded silver 22k brooch/pendant with 24k gold
Silver
Unavailable
W 1.57 in D 0.39 in L 2.75 in
Gilded Silver 22 Karat Enamel with 24 Karat Gold Plating Brooch
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Brooch - Pendant Aquatic Warrior. Bestiary series. Gilded silver 22k enamel brooch/pendant with
Silver
Unavailable
W 1.57 in D 0.39 in L 2.75 in
Gilded Silver 22 Karat Enamel with 24 Karat Gold Plating Brooch
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Brooch - Pendant Aquatic Warrior. Bestiary series. Gilded silver 22k enamel brooch/pendant with
Silver
Unavailable
W 1.57 in D 0.39 in L 2.75 in
Gilded Silver 22 Karat Enamel with 24 Karat Gold Plating Brooch
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Brooch - Pendant Aquatic Warrior. Bestiary series. Gilded silver 22k enamel brooch/pendant with
Silver
Unavailable
W 1.57 in D 0.39 in L 2.75 in
Gilded Silver 22 Karat Enamel with 24 Karat Gold Plating Brooch
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Brooch - Pendant Aquatic Warrior. Bestiary series. Gilded silver 22k enamel brooch/pendant with
Silver
Unavailable
W 1.57 in D 0.39 in L 2.75 in
Gilded Silver 22 Karat Enamel with 24 Karat Gold Plating Brooch
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Brooch - Pendant Aquatic Warrior. Bestiary series. Gilded silver 22k enamel brooch/pendant with
Silver
Mihail Chemiakin Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
By Sasonko Jewellery House
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
antique gold Underwater Warrior Pendant/Brooch manages to combine the grotesque and the romantic in a
18k Gold
Unique Gem-Set Gold Inca Warrior Brooch with Pedestal
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jewelry and art in one! The 18k gold Inca brooch is made in Italy, and is set with 51 round
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Handcraft Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
Roman warriors. Brooch total weight 35.70 grams Rose Cut Diamonds weight 2.42 karat Coral weight 20.10
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold & Stone Knight Warrior Pin / Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fun and cute pin created in the 1960s. It is designed as a warrior or knight ready to protect his
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Kenneth Lane Gold Jade Lapis & Coral Aztec Warrior/Medicine Man Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Kenneth Jay Lane Aztec Warrior 'Tiki', also known as Medicine Man brooch from the early 1980s. He
Seaman Schepps Warrior & Horse Gold Wooden Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps gold wooden brooch An armored warrior on a horse, featuring citrine, amber, and
Amber, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Joseff of Hollywood Bakelite Warrior Head Brooch
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in New York, NY
Joseff of Hollywood Hand Carved Bakelite Warrior Head Brooch from the 1940's. Joseff of Hollywood
Gilt Metal
Victorian Sterling Silver Helmeted Greek Warrior God Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
sterling silver Victorian era brooch. The man in the portrait appears to be a Greek god, with strong
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hattie Carnegie Aztec Warrior Lucite Voodoo Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed Hattie Carnegie figural pin, depicting an Aztec Warrior adorned with CZ rhinestones
Gold Plate
50s Mexican Modern Kinetic Mixed Metals Warrior Princess Head Pendant or Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 1950s kinetic mixed metal warrior Princess brooch or pendant from Taxco, Mexico. Piece has
Sterling Silver, Brass, Mixed Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Zulu Warrior Pin Brooch, Coral and Turquoise Cabochons
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
This dazzling Zulu medicine man is decorated with faux pearls, crystals, and coral & turquoise cabochons. Set on gold-plated metal. Vintage 90s collector's costume jewelry ring, won...
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
1950s Cecilia Tono Turquoise Lapis Sterling Silver Pendant or Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver Mexican Aztec warrior brooch or pendant, inlaid with turquoise and lapis lazuli
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
830 Silver Norway Fridtjov Warrior Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
830 silver Fridtjov Warrior pin from Norway. Round pin featuring Fridtjov, commemorating the King
Silver
Sold
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 0.38 in
Castlecliff Quetzalcoatl Brooch Larry Vrba Native Pre-Columbian Toltec Warrior
By Larry Vrba
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Castlecliff Quetzalcoatl brooch designed by the famous Larry Vrba, who designed Pre Columbian (aka
Metal
Boucheron gem set enamel gold African Warrior Pin
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, IDF
A yellow gold 750/000 Boucheron Brooch, "Cavalier" collection, figuring a knight enhanced by
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Sterling 925 & Enamel Aztec Warrior Style Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Sterling Silver & Enamel Aztec Warrior Style Brooch. Signed on the underside, 925. Total
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
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 ...
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s
Located in Chesterland, OH
This fabulous carved Victorian brooch was made around the late 1800s. It depicts a beautiful portrait in the form of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. The execution of the shell is...
Silver
$1,350
H 1.46 in W 1.3 in D 0.52 in
Antique 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of the Goddess Hera (or Juno)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique carved shell cameo brooch. In a 10K gold mount. With a bezel-set, carved shell cameo of the Greek goddess Hera, the goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth. (Know...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cameo Brooch, Yellow Gold
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Authentic 19°century Brooch in 12k yellow gold structure with a central cameo finely carved with lady motif. This cameo was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths The lady rap...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Agate Cameo Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
PENDANT CAMEO, the setting in 750 / °° yellow gold braided and chiseled decorated with foliage and black enamel punctuated with cultured pearls surrounding a woman in profile on agat...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Coral Cameo Brooch Depicting Roman Goddess Flora
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautiful antique brooch features a finely carved coral cameo portraying Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, rendered in striking high relief. Her serene expression,...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Two-tone Agate Cameo Surrounded by Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: XIX century Dimensions: 4,40 x 3,40 cm Weight: 21,40 gr The cameo, dated to the 19th century, is made on a two-tone agate set in an 18-karat yellow gold setting and feature...
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,690
H 0.52 in W 1.74 in L 2.05 in
Antique 16k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "Aurora with the Genius of Light" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
"Aurora with the Genius of Light" refers to a popular artistic theme, often depicted as a bas-relief or tondo, representing the Roman goddess Aurora (or the Greek goddess Eos) with a...
Yellow Gold
Antique Demeter Lava Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique hardstone lava cameo brooch featuring “Demeter,” the goddess of the harvest, fertility, and the earth’s abundance. The finely carved lava hardstone cameo presents Demeter in ...
Gold-filled
Antique 19k Yellow Gold Apollo Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “Apollo.” The finely carved cameo presents the classical god of music, poetry, and the arts in profile, showcasing detailed featu...
Yellow Gold
Antique Gilt Shell Cameo "Baccus" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique shell cameo brooch features a finely carved portrait of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, revelry, and ecstasy. He is shown crowned with grapevines, a classic symbol of ab...
Gilt Metal
Antique Etruscan Revival Fine Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink finely carved with high relief conch shell cameo of Medusa, American, 1875. This is one of the finest 19th century cameos we have en...
14k Gold
Vintage 8k Yellow Gold Pompei Woman Lava Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage brooch is crafted in 8k yellow gold and features a finely carved lava cameo depicting a woman in the classical Pompeii style. The detailed carving captures the elegance ...
Yellow Gold
French Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the elegance of the Victorian era, this exquisitely carved French agate cameo features a neoclassical maiden in profile, adorned with a delicate floral crown. Her serene expr...
Agate, Diamond, 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.
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Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
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