Edwardian Whimsical Brooch Circa 1900s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Feel the allure of the fantasy realm with this whimsical brooch featuring an unfurling ribbon
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Edwardian Whimsical Brooch Circa 1900s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Feel the allure of the fantasy realm with this whimsical brooch featuring an unfurling ribbon
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Whimsical Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Scottie with Red Harness" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Scottie with Red Harness" brooch is
Martine Enamel Gold Mouse Sailor Brooch
By Martine
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s 14K Yellow Gold and White Enamel Whimsical Brooch by Martine. Nicely Detailed
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Flower Star Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical brooch by Tiffany and Co. features a five pointed star flower with polished finish
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Clam Shell Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the revered American house of Tiffany & Co. comes this whimsical brooch, artfully rendered
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Ruby Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical brooch by Tiffany and Co. features a gemstone butterfly with textured gold wings
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carlo Mexican 925 Silver Grape Brooch
By Carlos Diaz
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carlo Mexican 925 Silver Grape Brooch This whimsical brooch features a cluster of ten silver
Silver
Art Déco Platinum Diamond Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable Art Déco platinum, diamond and ruby bird brooch. Hand crafted in platinum, this whimsical
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Hammerman Brothers Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Lion Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic whimsical brooch by Hammerman. The brooch is hand sculpted in 18k yellow gold in the form
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise and Coral Hand with Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical brooch by Cartier depicts a carved coral hand adorned with a diamond bracelet and
Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Montclair 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Trembling Fish and Pelican Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A charming and whimsical brooch by Montclair, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and featuring a
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Leiber Avant-Garde White Enamel Mouse Brooch c 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber Avant-garde white enamel mouse brooch c 1980s The whimsical brooch is designed with a
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Gemstone and Diamond Insect Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical brooch by designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany and Co. in a modern insect design
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Harlequin Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a whimsical brooch featuring a playful figure seated on a crescent moon. This
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Brooch, c1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Victorian period this whimsical brooch takes on the likeness of a bird landing on a
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Napier Gold-Plated Patriotic Bear Brooch with American Flag
Located in Milford, DE
whimsical design. A standout piece of figural costume jewelry, this brooch is a charming expression of
Gold Plate
$12,500
Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
whimsical accessory. Charming animal brooches were all the rage in the fifties, sixties, and seventies. This
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
J Lacloche, Retro Period, Scarecrow Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This whimsical brooch pin was made by Jacques Lacloche in France and is what we we define as a
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Playful Pirate Brooch with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This whimsical brooch is a true embodiment of artistic imagination and craftsmanship, fashioned in
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Whimsical Sterling Silver "Frogie Pals" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical sterling silver "Frogie Pals" brooch measures 1 7/8 inches across. Height measures
FRED PARIS 1970 Enameled Sauvage Lion Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Emeralds
By Fred
Located in Miami, FL
Seated lion brooch designed by Fred of Paris. This whimsical brooch is one of the most iconic
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Whimsical Gilded Gold Hardware with Enamel "Turtle" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful whimsical polished gilded gold vermeil hardware "Turtle" brooch is
Whimsical Jeweled Gilt Metal Monkey Brooch c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical jeweled gilt metal monkey brooch c 1960 The endearing monkey figure is embellished
$95Sale Price|29% Off
Whimsical Figural Hang Man Crystal Brooch circa 1960
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical figural hang man crystal brooch c 1960 The unique figural brooch is designed with an
Gilt Metal
ChasedGoldWire Whimsical Ostrich with ProngSet Gems c1930 Small Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This chased 14k-gold almost-abstract whimsical ostrich bird with a shiny textural plume features
Chalcedony, Citrine, Ruby, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier Citrine whimsical Bird Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier whimsical Bird brooch in 18k yellow gold. This vintage brooch features a bird with citrine
Turquoise, Citrine, Yellow Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Large Whimsical "Ruby" & "Diamonds" "Starburst" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully large whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Starburst" brooch
Large Whimsical Polished Gilded Gold Vermeil "Teddy" Brooch & Pendant
Located in New York, NY
option to wear as a brooch as well as a pendant. This whimsical Teddy is accented with multi faux
Kenneth Jay Lane Large Whimsical Multi-Color "Bird" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully large whimsical multi-color "Bird" brooch set with
Vintage Cartier Whimsical Dragon Lion Diamond Ruby Emerald Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Vintage Lion Dragon Pin Brooch by Cartier. A truly whimsical
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This exceptional realistic looking snail is amazing. The golden enamel with black stripes shell is stunning. The body of the snail is stylized gold that is three dimensional with f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$158Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Whimsical Cat Cameo Brooch By Kirks Folly, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2" x 1.5" - Gold plated - Enameled leaves and grapes - Aurora Borealis AB crystal accents - By Kirks Folly (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired ...
Huge Whimsical Sterling Silver "Lizard" Accented with Micro Crystals Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This huge whimsical sterling silver lizard brooch is accented throughout with micro crystals. The
Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical Colorful Large "StarFish" Brooch and Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical "Starfish" set includes a large multi
Whimsical Polished gilded gold hardware with detailed etching "Turtle" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful Whimsical polished gold vermeil hardware "Turtle" brooch is
Hattie Carnegie Whimsical "Insect" with Movable Wings Gilded Hardware Brooch
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Hattie Carnegie wonderfully whimsical etched gilded gold vermeil hardware "Insect" brooch is
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
Large Whimsical Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Lion Among Jungle" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This large wonderfully whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Lion Among Jungle" brooch is
1960s Whimsical Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Leo Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable large 14K yellow gold and enamel lion brooch with diamond eyes. This highly detailed
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Whimsical Cat and Mouse Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Playful, Stylish and finely detailed Brooch of a Cat and dangling Mouse, the Pussy Cat is enhanced
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Whimsical Owl Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a whimsical owl perched on a branch with dimensional features With an engraved body and
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Whimsical Dog Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized whimsical dog with scrolling linear wire features Featuring high polished
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$471Sale Price|20% Off
Whimsical Oversized Rainbow Crystal Pavé Butterfly Brooch By Butler & Wilson
By Butler & Wilson
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 4.75" x 2.5" - Gold plated - Encrusted with colorful crystal rhinestones, some with iridescent aurora borealis ...
Stag Teeth Hunting Rose Diamonds Pin Brooch British Whimsical, 19th Century
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Late 19th Century Stag Teeth Pin decorated with Rose Diamonds. Whimsical jewelry. Hunting
Diamond
Classic Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire & Emerald Whimsical Lion Cat Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.10ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Cabochon Cut - Pave Cu...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Kenneth Lane Whimsical Green Enamel with Ruby-Like Accent "Alligator" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully whimsical large "Alligator" brooch detailed with bold Irish
Whimsical Multi-Shade Enamel Inlay over Gilded Gold Hardware "Bird" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware with multi-color enamel inlay "Bird" brooch
Whimsical Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Bird of Fancy" Turquoise Accents Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Bird of Fancy" brooch accented with turquoise enamel
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Textured & Polished Arched Whimsical Cat Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Green Stones - Round Brilliant - Prong Set (1) Red Stones - Round Brilliant - Bezel Set Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.1 Grams Overall Height: 50.97mm (2...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Whimsical Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Scottie with Multi-Color Harness" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Scottie with Multicolor Harness
Vintage Yellow Gold Bright Yellow Enamel Work Whimsical Elephant Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Elephant - White Gold Pin - Cream, Yellow, Turquoise Enamel Weight: 9.47 Grams Overall Height: 25.93mm (1.02") (approx.-north to south) Overall Width: 25.68...
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Yellow Gold Bright Green Enamel Work Whimsical Elephant Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Elephant - White Gold Pin - Cerulean, Apple Green, Turquoise Enamel Weight: 9.26 Grams Overall Height: 26.67mm (1.05") (approx.-north to south) Overall Widt...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Whimsical Yellow Gold Enamel and Gem Set Monkey Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Very Whimsical 18K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 3/8
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Barrego Wonderfully Whimsical Huge Multi Color Enamel with Gold Hardware Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Barrego wonderfully huge multicolor whimsical floral gilded gold vermeil hardware scattered
Vintage 18K Gold Elephant Brooch with Ruby Eye – Whimsical Mid-Century Charm
Located in Miami, FL
A delightful signed vintage 18K gold elephant brooch by MR, crafted circa mid-20th century. This
Ruby, 18k Gold
Whimsical Tsavorite Green Garnet Gold Frog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Frog Brooch Pin, eyes and belly set with Tsavorite Garnets hand made 18k Yellow Gold
Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold
Whimsical Diamond and 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Fairy Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magical and whimsical fairy brooch set with almost 5 carats of diamonds in 18 karat white and
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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