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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, width is 1 7/8 inches, depth is 1/2 inch. Made in Italy.

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Artisan Brooches

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

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 pure silver and eighteen-karat yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

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 Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench brooch.

Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Chanel B23 Acrylic Watch Face Pin Brooch
Chanel B23 Acrylic Watch Face Pin Brooch

Chanel B23 Acrylic Watch Face Pin Brooch

By Chanel

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

Crafted from glossy black, ivory, and gold-tone acrylic, the brooch features a whimsical watch-face motif accented with the signature CHANEL PARIS logo and iconic CC emblem at the ce...

Category

2010s European Contemporary Brooches

Vintage Edwardian Era Dragon Brooch 14K Yellow Gold
Vintage Edwardian Era Dragon Brooch 14K Yellow Gold

Vintage Edwardian Era Dragon Brooch 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Montgomery, AL

A lustrous baroque pearl drop and delicate diamond accent complete with the whimsical, nature-inspired design. Brooch Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Edwardian 1900 - 1920 ...

Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Capture effortless coastal elegance with this exquisite Tiffany seagull diamond brooch—a timeless piece that blends fine craftsmanship with whimsical charm.

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 carat yellow gold, each monkey is encrusted with rose cut diamonds across its body, ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Rolling Horse Scooter Brooch attributed to LaCloche
French Rolling Horse Scooter Brooch attributed to LaCloche

French Rolling Horse Scooter Brooch attributed to LaCloche

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unsigned although attributed to LACLOCHE the whimsical jewelry collection of gold, brooches, depicting, different seasons, and another whimsical series depicting a duck, pulling a to...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k 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 engraved etching makes for a wonderful large brooch.

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 and diamonds.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 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

This brooch features a whimsical design of a bunny rabbit, intricately crafted in sterling silver.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Known for high quality materials and craftmanship DeRosa creations spanned from elegant Art Deco inspired brooches to whimsical figurals with an adorable novelty factor.

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Cartier, 18K Gold Coral Diamond Seahorse Brooch, IAJA certified
Cartier, 18K Gold Coral Diamond Seahorse Brooch, IAJA certified

Cartier, 18K Gold Coral Diamond Seahorse Brooch, IAJA certified

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This whimsical Cartier seahorse brooch features vivid red coral, turquoise, sapphire, and brilliant diamonds set in textured gold.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Studio Rêves Moonlit Panda Diamond Brooch in Titanium
Studio Rêves Moonlit Panda Diamond Brooch in Titanium

Studio Rêves Moonlit Panda Diamond Brooch in Titanium

By Studio Rêves

Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra

The Moonlit Panda Diamond Brooch is a whimsical interpretation of the beloved panda, brought to life through luminous diamonds, sculptural titanium, and delicate enamel accents.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Titanium

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

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 stylized snails.

Category

20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold

Bulgari 18K Enamel Brooch Toucan Bird Yellow Gold 1980s
Bulgari 18K Enamel Brooch Toucan Bird Yellow Gold 1980s

Bulgari 18K Enamel Brooch Toucan Bird Yellow Gold 1980s

By Bulgari

Located in Fairfield, CT

Bulgari Enamel 18K Brooch Toucan Bird Yellow Gold 1980s This whimsical toucan brooch by Bulgari is made in 18K yellow gold and decorated with richly colored enamel in shades of blue...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Paris Duck Brooch Chalcedony Egg 18K Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Duck Brooch Chalcedony Egg 18K Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Duck Brooch Chalcedony Egg 18K Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cartier Paris Duck Brooch Chalcedony Egg 18K Yellow Gold This whimsical Cartier brooch depicts a newly hatched duckling emerging from its egg, rendered in 18K yellow gold with a ca...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 a vivid 2.00mm round ruby, adding a subtle pop of color and personality.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 in beautifully detailed 14k yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k 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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

David Webb Carved Jade Diamond and Ruby Seahorse Brooch
David Webb Carved Jade Diamond and Ruby Seahorse Brooch

David Webb Carved Jade Diamond and Ruby Seahorse Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb Carved Jade Diamond and Ruby Seahorse Brooch Description: A whimsical and bold creation by David Webb, this brooch features a carved jade seahorse adorned with a diamond-...

Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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 designer Medici.

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, individually styled gemstone “blooms.”

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 4.40 carat citrine 18k yellow gold stag beetle brooch
Victorian 4.40 carat citrine 18k yellow gold stag beetle brooch

Victorian 4.40 carat citrine 18k yellow gold stag beetle brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This distinctive Victorian stag beetle brooch is a whimsical antique design from the 1880’s, featuring an oval cut citrine weighing approximately 4.40 carats.

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 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

With its lifelike form and balanced mix of textures and gemstones, this whimsical yet sophisticated brooch is a timeless collector’s piece.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

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

Vintage Jeweled Clown Brooch – Gold-Tone, Multicolor Crystals, 1960s – Unmarked A charming and whimsical Mid-Century jeweled clown brooch, crafted in rich gold-tone metal and set wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold-filled

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 Jester Brooch is a charming representation of playful elegance, crafted with meticulous ...

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

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

Elegant yet whimsical, this penguin brooch is ideal for collectors of fine animal jewelry and lovers of distinctive vintage gold designs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Most of what he made and sold in his Montreal shop was small and whimsical, including brooches, rings and bracelets that were crafted like miniature sculptures, but he also produced ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Canadian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

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), showcasing bold sculptural detail and charming artistry.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Gold 1.32 Carat Diamond, Pearl & Ruby Winged Insect Brooch
18K Gold 1.32 Carat Diamond, Pearl & Ruby Winged Insect Brooch

18K Gold 1.32 Carat Diamond, Pearl & Ruby Winged Insect Brooch

Located in Flushing, NY

A whimsical winged insect brooch crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, featuring a pointed head, sculptural legs, openwork diamond-set wings, and two bezel-set red gemstone eyes.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Boucheron Paris 18K Animal Brooch Goat Carrying Clover Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris 18K Animal Brooch Goat Carrying Clover Yellow Gold

Boucheron Paris 18K Animal Brooch Goat Carrying Clover Yellow Gold

By Boucheron

Located in Fairfield, CT

Part of Boucheron's celebrated tradition of whimsical animal jewelry, this brooch reflects the maison's ability to transform nature into wearable art.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 sapphires and has a very timeless feel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 14k Gold Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1899, Russia
Antique 14k Gold Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1899, Russia

Antique 14k Gold Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1899, Russia

Located in Victoria, CA

The combination of hand-cut gemstones, elegant asymmetry, and naturalistic design reflects the sophisticated craftsmanship for which turn-of-the-century Russian jewelers were renowne...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

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

Crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, this brooch features a whimsical beetle motif adorned with vibrant yellow and green enamel, capturing the intricate beauty of nature in jewelry form.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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 gold.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 color and has been polished to a porcelain-like finish.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Black 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

A perfect gift for collectors of vintage figural brooches, lovers of whimsical designs, or anyone celebrating a memorable milestone.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Frog Brooch in 18K White Gold, 2009
Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Frog Brooch in 18K White Gold, 2009

Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Frog Brooch in 18K White Gold, 2009

Located in BILBAO, ES

Charming and whimsical frog brooch crafted in 18K white gold, designed with a playful sculptural aesthetic centered around a luminous button pearl embraced by the figure of the frog.

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold

David Webb Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Squirrel Pin Brooch 60.1 Grams
David Webb Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Squirrel Pin Brooch 60.1 Grams

David Webb Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Squirrel Pin Brooch 60.1 Grams

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Designer: DAVID WEBB Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your accessory collection with this whimsical vintage pin brooch by renowned designer David Webb.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k 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 the form of a clog, complete with a bird and its nest containing three pearl “eggs.”

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Show Yamagata Diamond Violin Brooch in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
Show Yamagata Diamond Violin Brooch in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold

Show Yamagata Diamond Violin Brooch in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold

Located in 台東区, JP

This whimsical violin brooch was created by acclaimed Japanese jewelry designer Show Yamagata.

Category

1990s Japanese Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

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, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 3.50 Carats, further set with an Em...

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 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

Style: Nature-inspired dragonfly brooch Materials: Glass rhinestones, gold-tone metal Colors: Yellow, light citrine, clear Closure: Locking pin back Condition: Excellent, with all st...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

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 around a large 7.00 carat cabochon amethyst.

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

Style: Nature-inspired dragonfly brooch Materials: Glass rhinestones, gold-tone metal Colors: Yellow, light citrine, clear Closure: Locking pin back Condition: Excellent, with all st...

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

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 sculpted cat resting on a textured branch crafted in 14K yellow gold.

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 textured rectangular frame.

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, Signed Oscar Heyman Brothers
Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, Signed Oscar Heyman Brothers

Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, Signed Oscar Heyman Brothers

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Boston, MA

This whimsical floral motif brooch is comprised of 18 karat yellow and white gold and consists of step-cut rubies having an estimated total weight of 13 carats, 7 round brilliant dia...

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Courrèges Paris, Rhinestone & Pearl Brooch, Signed, France, circa 1980s
Courrèges Paris, Rhinestone & Pearl Brooch, Signed, France, circa 1980s

Courrèges Paris, Rhinestone & Pearl Brooch, Signed, France, circa 1980s

By André Courrèges

Located in Chatham, CA

Courrèges Paris - Vintage whimsical faux Mabe pearl brooch - featuring a balancing figure on a ball - yellow gold tone body - white gold tone shoes, cuffs and hat set with rhinestone...

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

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

The branches are tipped with diamond buds. 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

French Yaèche Frères 18k Gold Figural Brooch Coral Turquoise Vintage Retro Clip
French Yaèche Frères 18k Gold Figural Brooch Coral Turquoise Vintage Retro Clip

French Yaèche Frères 18k Gold Figural Brooch Coral Turquoise Vintage Retro Clip

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This gold and gemstone brooch reflects the whimsical figural style associated with mid-century French jewelry design, making it a strong choice for collectors of antique gold brooche...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Coral, 18k 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 gold, stamped Italy and hallmarked 750, denoting its gold purity.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.