Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Wasp Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Wasp Pin Brooch. This beautiful vintage estate diamond and turquoise wasp pin brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Jade Wasp Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Jade Wasp Pin Brooch. This gorgeous vintage diamond ruby and jade wasp pin brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil Green Swarovski Crystal Bee Wasp Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin, featuring a pave green-crystal sterling silver bee. This is definitely a bold and bright vintage accessory! Gold-Vermeil Width: 1 3/8 in, Length: 1 1/4 in Mar...
Crystal, Emerald, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$128Sale Price|20% Off
Joan Rivers Green Crystal Bee Wasp Pin Brooch in Gold, Classics Collection
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin, featuring a pave green-crystal gold plated bee. Hallmarks: Joan Rivers
Crystal
14K Yellow Gold Green and Black Enamel Wasp Bee Pin #14470
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Green and Black Enamel Wasp Pin This 14K yellow gold wasp pin is decorated with green and black enamel as well as a red cabochon stone to represent an eye!
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow White Gold Ruby Diamond Articulated Wasp Brooch Certified #24360
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Articulated Wasp Brooch/Pin JAGi Certified- This spectacular wasp brooch features 61 round brilliant cut diamonds in white gold and 38 nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 15tcw Amethyst Gold FLY Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Finely detailed Vintage Amethyst Gold Bee Fly Wasp Brooch Pin. Featuring Hand set Amethyst, weighing approx. 15tcw and Beautifully Hand-crafted textured Gold Wings.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huge Hammerman Brothers Platinum Gold Wasp Pin Brooch With Diamonds Lapis & Onyx
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is such a great pin to wear in the amazon to warn the other wasps & bugs to stay away.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Garnet Gold Wasp Brooch
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This wonderful burgundy red wasp pin is hand cast into 14K yellow gold. The wasp can be either uses as a pin or can hang from a chain as it has a built in ring for just that.
Garnet, 14k Gold
Large Diamond Sapphire Gold Wasp Bee Insect Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Adorable 18k gold wasp bee insect brooch, decorated with blue sapphires and approx. 2 carats in VS2-SI1/H diamonds. Brooch is 44mm x 45mm. weight - 18.7 grams. Marked: J mark, 18k, 3...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Garnet Diamond Silver Gold Wasp Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1900 wasp pin in 14k yellow gold with natural patina and silver top set with rose cut diamonds and a cabochon Garnet. 1 oval cabochon brownish red Garnet, approx. total ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Joan Rivers Clear Crystal Bee Wasp Pin Brooch in Gold, Classics Collection
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin, featuring a pave clear-crystal gold plated bee. Hallmarks: Joan Rivers
Crystal
Sold
W 1.62 in L 1.29 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Wasp Fly Insect Pin Brooch w Faceted and Carved Crystals
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful pin/brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane, the expert in costume jewelry!
Crystal, Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.62 in L 1.29 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Wasp Fly Insect Pin Brooch w Faceted and Carved Crystals
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful pin/brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane, the expert in costume jewelry!
Crystal, Gold Plate
1990's Dolce & Gabbana Pin-Up Sheer Black Wasp Waist Jacket & Leggings
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1990's Dolce & Gabbana Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no flaws! COUNTRY MADE: Italy FABRIC: Jacket is unknown but has stretch, legg...
1990's Dolce & Gabbana Pin-Up Sheer Black Wasp Waist Jacket & Leggings
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1990's Dolce & Gabbana Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no flaws! COUNTRY MADE: Italy FABRIC: Jacket is unknown but has stretch, legg...
$183Sale Price|20% Off
Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 2.5" x 2.25" - Gold plated with heavy black enameling - Crystal rhinestone details with green crystal eyes - A...
$260
H 1.25 in W 1.25 in
Jay Strongwater Four-Leaf Clover Enamel Charm, Gold-Plated with Crystals, JAY
By Jay Strongwater
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 1.25 inches Marks/Hallmarks: Jay Strongwater, CN Materials: Gold plating, enamel, crystals A stunning four-leaf clover charm by Jay Strongwater. Add a touch of elegance ...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Bochic Multi Color Natural Sapphire and Mix Gem Candy “Beetle” Brooch or Pendent
Located in New York, NY
Multi Color Natural Sapphire Candy Brooch or Pendent Choose your colors… Natural Sri Lankan Sapphires Mix natural gems 18k Gold and Silver This Brooch is perfect to wear day to n...
Amethyst, Citrine, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...
Vintage Enamel and Yellow Gold Ladybird Brooches, Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning set of vintage enamel and 18lk yellow gold ladybird brooches; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. These stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooches have b...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18KT Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby 0.80Ct. & Diamond 0.49Ct
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This little bee is beautifully set with round brilliant diamonds and rubies. The wings are finished in a matte gold with shiny detail. The be...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$127Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gilt & Crystal Rhinestone Panther Figural Brooch, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2" x 2" - Gold plated - Clear crystal rhinestone accents - Black enamel detail - Green crystal rhinestone eyes - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - This item ...
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 5.13 in L 16 in
Oscar de la Renta Gold Critter Choker Necklace with Bee Motif, Contemporary
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A golden wire choker accented with a bee, by Oscar de la Renta. Gold-plated. Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA
22k Gold, Gold Plate
$132Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.91 in W 1.58 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Pave Crystal Conch Shell Nautical Pin Brooch, Modern
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
More beautiful than the oceans! A golden conch pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane covered with sparkling clear pave crystals. Gold plated. Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: KJL, Made in USA
Crystal
$340
W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Jeweled Spider Brooch in Vibrant Pink Rhinestones, Gold-Tone Insect Pin
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Jeweled Spider Brooch in Vibrant Pink Rhinestones, Gold-Tone Insect Pin, 1950s Costume Jewelry A whimsical and striking mid-century jeweled spider brooch, crafted in rich gol...
Crystal
Vintage silver tone blue green rhinestones flower designer brooch
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 47 ...
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug brooch in delightful colors of red and purple set in silver. Fun to wear alone on a lapel or with companions on one's shoulder. The pin measures 1...
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
$3,791
H 1.23 in W 1.46 in
18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, it features a n...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coro c.1942 Queen Bees Enamel and Gold Plated Sterling Vintage Duette Brooch
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, England
This wonderful and rare Duette clip brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro in c.1942. Condition Report: Very Good - A tiny element of darkening to a couple of the paste stones...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning three dimensional scarab beetle bug insect is carve...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 14K High-Gloss Yellow Gold 8.29 Carat Amethyst Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful vintage ring. It is marked "585" and is 8.29 carats. It weighs 9.72 grams. It has one oval cut Amethyst center-stone that is 17 x 13 x 7.60 mm. It is a size ...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$495,000 / item
H 3.15 in W 19.69 in L 19.69 in
Silver Fabergé-Style Chess “Napoleon I vs. Alexander I”-Handcrafted To Order
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
“Napoleon vs. Alexander I” is a monumental sculptural chess set conceived as a museum level collectible, created within the Konforti family atelier in the spirit and tradition of the...
Blue Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, 24k...
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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