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Soret Somers Ernest Co. 14k Yellow Gold Whimsical Owl Brooch Pin Sapphire Eyes
Soret Somers Ernest Co. 14k Yellow Gold Whimsical Owl Brooch Pin Sapphire Eyes

Soret Somers Ernest Co. 14k Yellow Gold Whimsical Owl Brooch Pin Sapphire Eyes

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Sapphires -Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Blue Color - 0.05ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.25 Grams Overall Height...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Yellow Topaz Diamond Red Stone Cute Whimsical Dolphin Pin Brooch
18k Yellow Gold Yellow Topaz Diamond Red Stone Cute Whimsical Dolphin Pin Brooch

18k Yellow Gold Yellow Topaz Diamond Red Stone Cute Whimsical Dolphin Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Yellow Topaz - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Vibrant Yellow Color (23) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Large Whimsical 925 Sterling "Swirl" Pendant
Large Whimsical 925 Sterling "Swirl" Pendant

Large Whimsical 925 Sterling "Swirl" Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully whimsical 925 sterling "Swirl" pendant measures 1 6/8 inches in length

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Artisan Brooches

Brushed 18K Gold Brooch. Vintage Sapphire Diamond Rabbit Brooch Brush Finish
Brushed 18K Gold Brooch. Vintage Sapphire Diamond Rabbit Brooch Brush Finish

Brushed 18K Gold Brooch. Vintage Sapphire Diamond Rabbit Brooch Brush Finish

Located in New York, NY

craftsmanship. A perfect addition to any fine jewelry collection, this brooch seamlessly combines whimsical

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Retro Moonstone & Amethyst Brooch
Retro Moonstone & Amethyst Brooch

Retro Moonstone & Amethyst Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical retro brooch, circa 1950, beautifully crafted in 14-karat rose and yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch
Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch

Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch

By Boucheron

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 18k, by Boucheron, Paris, France. This whimsical turtle brooch is a chic reminder that

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch
Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch

Boucheron Enameled Terrapin Brooch

By Boucheron

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 18k, by Boucheron, Paris, France. This whimsical turtle brooch is a chic reminder that

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Enamel

Vintage Gold Brooch. Sapphire Diamond Rabbit Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Brush Finish
Vintage Gold Brooch. Sapphire Diamond Rabbit Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Brush Finish

Vintage Gold Brooch. Sapphire Diamond Rabbit Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Brush Finish

Located in New York, NY

craftsmanship. A perfect addition to any fine jewelry collection, this brooch seamlessly combines whimsical

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

French Pure Silver & Gold Brooch Seventies
French Pure Silver & Gold Brooch Seventies

French Pure Silver & Gold Brooch Seventies

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, 18k and pure silver, French. This brooch features two whimsical figures crafted in

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Seagull Brooch, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Seagull Brooch, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Seagull Brooch, Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

piece that blends fine craftsmanship with whimsical charm. Expertly designed, this brooch features a

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch
Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch

Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Charming and whimsical, this retro brooch by the French jeweler Cartier is known as the iconic

Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.40ct Diamond Monkey Brooch, c.1900s
Victorian 0.40ct Diamond Monkey Brooch, c.1900s

Victorian 0.40ct Diamond Monkey Brooch, c.1900s

Located in London, GB

A pair of cheeky monkeys are the subject of this whimsical 1900s brooch. Crafted in silver and 18

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14k Yellow Gold Citrine Bumblebee Brooch
14k Yellow Gold Citrine Bumblebee Brooch

14k Yellow Gold Citrine Bumblebee Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This delightful vintage brooch features a whimsical bumblebee design crafted in glowing 14k yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renoir "Multi Leaves" Gilded Copper Brooch
Renoir "Multi Leaves" Gilded Copper Brooch

Renoir "Multi Leaves" Gilded Copper Brooch

By Renoir

Located in New York, NY

Renoir's wonderfully whimsical detailed brooch with both a gilded finish as well as detailed

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

David Webb Rock Crystal Crouching Lion Brooch
David Webb Rock Crystal Crouching Lion Brooch

David Webb Rock Crystal Crouching Lion Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Designed in 1971, this whimsical “crouching lion” brooch in 18K gold is composed of rock crystal

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Diamond Emerald 18K White Gold Owl Brooch-Pendant
Diamond Emerald 18K White Gold Owl Brooch-Pendant

Diamond Emerald 18K White Gold Owl Brooch-Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A contemporary brooch featuring a whimsical owl design, perched gracefully on a branch. The body is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Flexible Diamond Encrusted Contemporary Frog Brooch
18K Flexible Diamond Encrusted Contemporary Frog Brooch

18K Flexible Diamond Encrusted Contemporary Frog Brooch

Located in Aspen, CO

18K and fine diamond flexible frog brooch ready to 'spring' on to your lapel. His legs and arms

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bunny Rabbit Brooch
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bunny Rabbit Brooch

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bunny Rabbit Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bunny Rabbit Brooch is a charming and collectible piece of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage DeRosa Sterling Cuckoo Clock Brooch 1940s
Vintage DeRosa Sterling Cuckoo Clock Brooch 1940s

Vintage DeRosa Sterling Cuckoo Clock Brooch 1940s

By Ralph De Rosa

Located in Wilmslow, GB

spanned from elegant Art Deco inspired brooches to whimsical figurals with an adorable novelty factor. It

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Playful Pair of Vintage 18ct Gold Snail Brooches
Playful Pair of Vintage 18ct Gold Snail Brooches

Playful Pair of Vintage 18ct Gold Snail Brooches

Located in Milano, MI

Original and whimsical pair of vintage brooches, crafted in 18ct gold and designed as two charming

Category

20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold

14K Yellow Gold Roadrunner Brooch with Ruby Accent
14K Yellow Gold Roadrunner Brooch with Ruby Accent

14K Yellow Gold Roadrunner Brooch with Ruby Accent

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical yet refined, this roadrunner brooch is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and accented with

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bicolor Gold, Turquoise, Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch
Vintage Bicolor Gold, Turquoise, Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch

Vintage Bicolor Gold, Turquoise, Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

This whimsical bee brooch features a turquoise and black enameled body with diamond accents and

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Poodle and Ball Brooch, c.1970s
Vintage Poodle and Ball Brooch, c.1970s

Vintage Poodle and Ball Brooch, c.1970s

Located in London, GB

This whimsical vintage brooch features a playful poodle with a ball. Crafted from 18 carat yellow

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Tree Frog Brooch/Pin #23403
14K Yellow Gold Tree Frog Brooch/Pin #23403

14K Yellow Gold Tree Frog Brooch/Pin #23403

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Tree Frog Brooch/Pin- This whimsical piece features a charming tree frog crafted

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Struttin' Roadrunner Brooch
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Struttin' Roadrunner Brooch

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Struttin' Roadrunner Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Struttin' Roadrunner Brooch, a whimsical and finely crafted piece

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby & Onyx Bee Brooch
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby & Onyx Bee Brooch

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby & Onyx Bee Brooch

Located in New York, NY

balanced mix of textures and gemstones, this whimsical yet sophisticated brooch is a timeless collector’s

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Givenchy Picture Frame Style Brooch 1980s
Vintage Givenchy Picture Frame Style Brooch 1980s

Vintage Givenchy Picture Frame Style Brooch 1980s

By Givenchy

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A whimsical Vintage Givenchy Frame Brooch. Frame your favourite fabric with couture cool. A perfect

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Parrot Brooch by Medici
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Parrot Brooch by Medici

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Parrot Brooch by Medici

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A striking and whimsical stylized parrot brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold by the renowned Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Basket Brooch - 13.6g
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Basket Brooch - 13.6g

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Basket Brooch - 13.6g

Located in Providence, RI

This whimsical 14k gold brooch is designed as a textured flower basket bursting with vibrant

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Penguin Brooch
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Penguin Brooch

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Penguin Brooch

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

presence. Elegant yet whimsical, this penguin brooch is ideal for collectors of fine animal jewelry and

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Coral Diamond Gold Jester Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Coral Diamond Gold Jester Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Coral Diamond Gold Jester Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Coral Diamond Gold Jester Brooch This whimsical Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Jeweled Clown Brooch Gold-Tone, Multicolor Crystals, 1960s
Vintage Jeweled Clown Brooch Gold-Tone, Multicolor Crystals, 1960s

Vintage Jeweled Clown Brooch Gold-Tone, Multicolor Crystals, 1960s

Located in Milford, DE

whimsical Mid-Century jeweled clown brooch, crafted in rich gold-tone metal and set with brilliant

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold-filled

David Webb, Platinum 18K Gold Enamel Ruby Brooch
David Webb, Platinum 18K Gold Enamel Ruby Brooch

David Webb, Platinum 18K Gold Enamel Ruby Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

This whimsical giraffe brooch by David Webb brings the animal kingdom to life with artistic flair

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Coral Fox Brooch
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Coral Fox Brooch

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Coral Fox Brooch

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A striking and whimsical vintage fox brooch crafted in solid 18K yellow gold (stamped 750

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Late 1950s Gold & Ruby Brutalist Walter Schleup Brooch
Late 1950s Gold & Ruby Brutalist Walter Schleup Brooch

Late 1950s Gold & Ruby Brutalist Walter Schleup Brooch

By Walter Schluep

Located in Maywood, NJ

Montreal shop was small and whimsical, including brooches, rings and bracelets that were crafted like

Category

Vintage 1950s Canadian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage late 1980s 18K Gold Diamond Enamel Fish Brooch
Vintage late 1980s 18K Gold Diamond Enamel Fish Brooch

Vintage late 1980s 18K Gold Diamond Enamel Fish Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage 18K Gold Enamel & Diamond Fish Brooch – Whimsical Design This charming vintage brooch is a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Yellow & Green Enamel Beetle Brooch
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Yellow & Green Enamel Beetle Brooch

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Yellow & Green Enamel Beetle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

work. Crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, this brooch features a whimsical beetle motif adorned with

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Bird in Shoe Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1880
Victorian Bird in Shoe Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1880

Victorian Bird in Shoe Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1880

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A charming and whimsical antique brooch (circa 1880), crafted in 18k bloomed gold and designed in

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage VERO Enamel Birthday Bear Brooch 100th Celebration Cake Pin
Vintage VERO Enamel Birthday Bear Brooch 100th Celebration Cake Pin

Vintage VERO Enamel Birthday Bear Brooch 100th Celebration Cake Pin

Located in Milford, DE

teddy bear brooch, a whimsical collector’s piece crafted in rich gold-tone metal and decorated with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Branch & Flower Gemstone Brooch - 11.9g
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Branch & Flower Gemstone Brooch - 11.9g

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Branch & Flower Gemstone Brooch - 11.9g

Located in Providence, RI

This charming 14k vintage brooch features a whimsical floral tree design, crafted in warm yellow

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 7.00ct Amethyst, Turquoise and Ruby Duck brooch, c.1970s
Vintage 7.00ct Amethyst, Turquoise and Ruby Duck brooch, c.1970s

Vintage 7.00ct Amethyst, Turquoise and Ruby Duck brooch, c.1970s

Located in London, GB

This whimsical duck brooch was crafted in the 1970s. Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the duck centres

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow and Clear Rhinestone Dragonfly Brooch in Gold-Tone Setting
Yellow and Clear Rhinestone Dragonfly Brooch in Gold-Tone Setting

Yellow and Clear Rhinestone Dragonfly Brooch in Gold-Tone Setting

Located in Milford, DE

intact and bright An uplifting and whimsical accessory, this brooch brings joy to any outfit—perfect for

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ribbons Bow Platinum Brooch
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ribbons Bow Platinum Brooch

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ribbons Bow Platinum Brooch

Located in Greenwich, CT

This whimsical 'ribbon swirl' platinum brooch is set with a multitude of white diamonds and blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow and Clear Rhinestone Dragonfly Brooch in Gold-Tone Setting
Yellow and Clear Rhinestone Dragonfly Brooch in Gold-Tone Setting

Yellow and Clear Rhinestone Dragonfly Brooch in Gold-Tone Setting

Located in Milford, DE

intact and bright An uplifting and whimsical accessory, this brooch brings joy to any outfit—perfect for

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Michael Kneebone Branch Coral Shell Emerald Diamond Seahorse Brooch
Michael Kneebone Branch Coral Shell Emerald Diamond Seahorse Brooch

Michael Kneebone Branch Coral Shell Emerald Diamond Seahorse Brooch

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Branch coral forms the foundation for this whimsical seahorse brooch. The coral is pale pink on

Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cat on a Branch Brooch/Pin #23491
14K Yellow Gold Cat on a Branch Brooch/Pin #23491

14K Yellow Gold Cat on a Branch Brooch/Pin #23491

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch- Whimsical and beautifully detailed, this lovely brooch features a

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Tropical Golfer Brooch with Blue Sapphires, 1970s
14K Yellow Gold Tropical Golfer Brooch with Blue Sapphires, 1970s

14K Yellow Gold Tropical Golfer Brooch with Blue Sapphires, 1970s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This charming 14 karat yellow gold brooch captures a whimsical tropical scene within a richly

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crystal Turtle Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal with Pavé Detailing
Crystal Turtle Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal with Pavé Detailing

Crystal Turtle Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal with Pavé Detailing

Located in Milford, DE

Charming and radiant, this vintage turtle brooch is a whimsical yet luxurious statement piece. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold and Diamond Dolphin clip Brooch
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold and Diamond Dolphin clip Brooch

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold and Diamond Dolphin clip Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Cartier Paris Whimsical Dolphin Clip Brooch, measuring 1 1/2 inches in length X 1 inch

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1960s Butterfly Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Cartier 1960s Butterfly Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Cartier 1960s Butterfly Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Feasterville, PA

A fabulous whimsical Cartier Butterfly brooch circa 1960's set with 2 round sapphires in 18k yellow

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Bird Brooch with Sapphire Eye & Diamonds, 1970s
Vintage 18K Gold Bird Brooch with Sapphire Eye & Diamonds, 1970s

Vintage 18K Gold Bird Brooch with Sapphire Eye & Diamonds, 1970s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This whimsical 18 karat yellow gold brooch is artfully designed in the form of a charming bird

Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Chalcedony Cat Brooch: Ruby Eyes, Italian Design
Vintage 18ct Gold Chalcedony Cat Brooch: Ruby Eyes, Italian Design

Vintage 18ct Gold Chalcedony Cat Brooch: Ruby Eyes, Italian Design

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1980s A whimsical cat brooch crafted in 18ct yellow

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Jasper Chrysoprase Green Onyx Diamond Chameleon Brooch
Michael Kneebone Carved Jasper Chrysoprase Green Onyx Diamond Chameleon Brooch

Michael Kneebone Carved Jasper Chrysoprase Green Onyx Diamond Chameleon Brooch

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

. This whimsical, one of a kind brooch comes with a double pin back for maximum safety and security.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Jasper, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.70ct Diamond Acorn and Oak Leaf Brooch, c.1880s
Victorian 1.70ct Diamond Acorn and Oak Leaf Brooch, c.1880s

Victorian 1.70ct Diamond Acorn and Oak Leaf Brooch, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

This delightfully whimsical Victorian Acorn Tree brooch is a true testament to the beauty of nature

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

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Whimsical Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of whimsical brooches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 158 vintage versions or 8 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of whimsical brooches made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cartier, David Webb and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 69, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of round cut, cabochon and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our whimsical brooches for sale are for women, but there are 41 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Whimsical Brooches?

Prices for whimsical brooches start at $96 and top out at $36,847 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,100.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.