THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Barbed Wire Brooch
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage black tone metal barbed wire brooch. Embossed TM (see on the last picture / difficult to photograph).
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Barbed Wire Brooch
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage black tone metal barbed wire brooch. Embossed TM (see on the last picture / difficult to photograph).
Rare Antique Silesian Wire Brooch, circa 1805
Located in Baltimore, MD
Very little remains of Silesian wire jewelry. What does remain is typically not in great condition, and so this Silesian wire brooch is indeed a rare find.
Mixed Metal
Thierry Mugler Rare Silver Metal Barbed Wire Brooch Pin
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The extremely rare archival barbed wire brooch is a striking example of his unparalleled ability to fuse elegance with edginess.
$4,798Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Handmade Platinum 20.5ctw GIA Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Wire Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
The brooch features a large, approximately 19.65 carat, GIA certified, natural aquamarine neatly prong set at the center of the beautiful handmade wire design.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$5,584Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Handmade Gold 7.3ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Round Diamond Wire Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent antique brooch that was hand crafted from solid white gold during the late art deco period. The brooch features an approximately 4.65 carat, GIA certified,...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
$8,720Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gold & Platinum 6.5ctw Diamond Covered Leaf Floral Twisted Wire Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 107 Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fiery - G/H Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 6.50ctw approx. Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Baskets Inside...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Large Intaglio Glass Ruby & Pearl Twisted Wire Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Orange Glass - Carved - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Orange Color - 40.1x29.3mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - 3.7...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$289Sale Price|20% Off
Van Dell Long Flower Wire Brooch Pin w Faux Pearl Center, Gold Filled Sterling
By Van Dell
Located in Milford, DE
Features a single flower with winding wire stems and leaves, accented with a single faux pearl.
Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Vintage Wire Wrapped Jewel Frog Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsy and elegance to your collection with this Vintage Wire Wrapped Jewel Frog Brooch. Meticulously handcrafted, this unique piece features a charming frog design, s...
Pearl, Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Midcentury Wire Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. yellow gold woven wire leaf brooch. Woven front and back to create the leaf design.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Chased Gold Wire Whimsical Ostrich with ProngSetGems Small Brooch, c.1928
Located in Chicago, IL
Braided or chased gold wire was a popular way to decorate tiny animal-shaped brooches since the Victorian period, and later in the mid-20th Century when revisited by French fine jewe...
Chalcedony, Citrine, Ruby, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Anchor Brooch Hope Faith Facetted Carnelian Silver Silver Wire
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This good size Vitorian Brooch of an anchor symbolizes hop and faith. A facetted carnelian cross is mounted in silver and secured to the anchor by finely twisted silver wire.
Carnelian, Silver
$2,792Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Handmade Solid Yellow Gold Natural Colored Gemstones Wire Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (6) Natural Genuine Multi Colors Gemstones- Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Purple, Pink, Red Blue, Green & Orange- 8x6.1mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold -...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,198Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Handmade Solid Yellow Gold Pearl Open Wire Round Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (17) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Bead Shape - White Color - Very Nice Luster - 3.5-5.5mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.61 Grams Overall...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Yellow Gold Twisted Wire Wreath w/ Cultured Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (Numerous) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White Color w/ Nice Luster - 3mm to 4.08mm (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.11 Grams Overall Diame...
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Goossens Rhinestone Wire Swirl Pendant Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Goossens Rhinestone Wire Swirl Pendant Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.83 inches (7.2 cm) Width: 2.83 inches (7.2 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic YV...
$1,038Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large Smokey Quartz Twisted Wire Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Smoky Quartz - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Transparent Medium Brown Color - 35.1x27.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 19.6...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo Open Wire Frame Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Oval Cut - Salmon Base w/ White Color Carving - 24.87 x 19.12mm (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.56 Grams Overall Height...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1960's Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wire Dog Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized dog comprised of coiled wire fur - seated with curling tail Accented by prong set round emerald cabochon eyes and sapphire nose Emeralds weigh approximately 0....
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Large Ruby Red Stone Wire Gold Pendant Openwork Brooch
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Large Ruby Cabochon Stone Round Circle Interlocked Openwork Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Very rare to find. 100% Gen...
Gold Plate
Vintage 14K Gold Large Oval Smoky Quartz Wire Bead Work Frame Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
A magnificent smoky quartz brooch/pendant that is guaranteed to impress and make a statement!
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage 14K Gold Round Prong Diamond Handmade Wire Spray Branch Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding vintage brooch/pin is well crafted in solid 14k greenish yellow gold and features a large handmade wire spray design set with fine quality diamonds throughout.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Circular Pearl Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell brooch with signature large baroque faux pearl and small baroque pearls wired to form a bar pin.
Gilt Metal
De Nicola Aurora Swirl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large, dimensional, domed Aurora bead Swirl Brooch by De Nicola with pave accents. Green faceted crystal beads with iridiscent highlights are wired into a spiral shaped brooch in gil...
Gilt Metal
Antique Butterfly Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large Russian gold butterfly brooch in wire open work style yellow gold color centered with 2 rose cut diamond eyes with a hight of 5cm and 4cm width and total 14k gold weigh...
14k Gold
Sterling Gilt Vogue Amythest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive gilt silver brooch of wired hexagonal amythest pastes by Vogue N.Y. circa 1940s.
Gold Plate
Antique Silver Goddess Flora Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Set in a simple oval frame of twisted gold wire, this brooch is a beautiful example of classical craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Silver
Elegant Diamond and Gold Wave Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Diamond and Gold Wave Brooch from the 1960's. A line of bright diamonds lines the edge of this handmade 14k gold brooch.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Ruby And Diamond Peacock Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian peacock brooch with magnificent wire jewelry technique decorted with rubies and rose cut diamonds with a total 14k gold weight of 16.50 grams hall marked 56 imperial ...
14k Gold
Roger Jean Pierre Large Scale Depose Bouquet Brooch
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in New York, NY
Roger Jean Pierre large scale Depose bouquet brooch from the 1950's. The three dimensional silver plated wire work brooch is composed of three flowers of crystal and jet round and m...
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
There are 28 French cut sapphires accenting the brooch and are channel set. The platinum brooch has filigree wires and milgrain workmanship throughout.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Georgian SilesianIronWire Filigree Pearl&RedSilk Flower Brooch
By Artistian Made
Located in Chicago, IL
The brooch fastens with a bent wire as the pin and clasp.
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Berlin Iron
1990s Stanley Hagler Large White and Red Flower Brooch
By Stanley Hagler
Located in London, GB
Atop these, in the centre of the brooch, sit elaborate forms built from gold-tone metal, red resin spheres and tiny red beads worked in gold brass wire.
Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany & Co. Black Opal Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
With its rich palette of blues and greens, mounted in a graceful, minimalist frame of attenuated wire, this small and precious brooch conveys the aesthetic of Louis Tiffany as well a...
Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art&Crafts ScrollingWire Shell Glass DanglingHearts Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Each textured heart is hand-hammered with a dotted border and different script initial. Among the twisted wire at the top, the brooch is crowned with three faux-stone enameled glas...
Chalcedony, Coral, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Gold
Vintage Flower Painting On Porcelain Sweden Fully Signed Silver Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This oval porcelain miniature of a flamboyant flower arrangement on a black background is mounted in a silver brooch decorated with twisted silver wire. The reverse of the brooch is ...
Silver
Antique Egyptian Revival Winged Scarab Brooch 18K Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The carnelian scarab is a bead, it is threaded onto a thick gold wire secured to the gold brooch. From the top of the scarab two snakes meander down to either side of the scarab.
Carnelian, Gold
Vintage Chanel Runway Camellia Flower Brooch 9" Made In France Rare Monumental
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
It has a pin as well as two wrapped wires to further secure the brooch. As CHANEL states about their Camellia pieces: More than a flower, the CHANEL camellia is an inspiration.
Antique 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Pearl & White Enamel Brooch, by Harry Emanuel
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
White enamel filled teardrop shapes follow, with further twisted rope wirework. The brooch culminates in a chunkier, twisted rope design, with both smooth, plain gold and twisted wir...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Chanel Vintage 1997 Gripoix Logo CC Red Green Purple Pearls Birds Nest Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 Unisex Gripoix Logo CC Red Green Purple Cabochon White Round Circle Pearls Birds Nest Openwork Wire Chunky 3D CC Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condi...
Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Early Twisted Gold Crest
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Attractive dimensional twisted gold wire crest brooch by K.J.L. circa 1960s. Excellent condition.
Vintage 14k Gold Pearl & Turquoise Twisted Wire Filigree Brooch Pin or Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage pendant or brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and features an open twisted wire filigree flower design.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist BertoiaLike Kinetic Silver 8Bead SpiralWire 3Band Asymmetric Mens Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
For insight, view the early silver rings and wire brooches by the artist found in the online catalogue raisonne assembled by the Harry Bertoia Foundation, which may authenticate his ...
Silver
Amethyst and Silver Necklace Brooch and Earrings 1950s
Located in Water Mill, NY
The necklace consists of silver wire encasing each stone. The brooch and earrings are a rounded square shape with prong set amethyst stones in the center of each.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Brooch & Earrings Set 1950s Sparkling Cluster
Located in Milford, DE
Details Period: 1950s Style: Mid-Century, Cocktail, Retro Materials: Aurora Borealis faceted crystal beads Gold-tone metal Hand-wired construction Type: Brooch + Clip-on earrings (3...
Crystal
Unavailable|$540
1990 Val Bertoia Bronze Abstract Wire Brooch
By Val Bertoia
Located in Winnetka, IL
A large abstract brooch by Val Bertoia (b.1949). Free-form bronze wire with etched number documenting this work.
Bronze
Unavailable|$6,500
MELLERIO Paris Elegant Wire Work Diamond and Gold Swirl Brooch
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Southampton, NY
Elegant gold wire swirl brooch set with diamonds. A fine piece of day to evening French jewelry from Mellerio Paris
18k Gold
Art Deco Resurgence Three Flower Wire Bouquet with Bow Brooch, Welded Back
Located in Lynnwood, WA
Art Deco Geometric Three Flower Wire Bouquet with clear rhinestone diamond cut Bow-shaped Brooch, Welded Construction.
Brass
Unavailable|$2,510
THIALH Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product description Created using the delicate technique of wire drawing, the Datura Musiqi brooch portrays a diamond-adorned hand holding an angel's trumpet.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$25,000
Renaissance Portrait Cameo of Emperor Vespasian in a Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
The collet-set cameo is inserted into a gold brooch with stylized foliage and frames of ornamental corded wires decorating the edges.
Agate, Gold
Unavailable|$2,550
Bohemian Rhapsody: Antique Garnet Brooch & Earrings in Box
Located in Wimberley, TX
The earrings display the original back to front ear wires and the brooch its original tube hinge and C-clasp.
Garnet, 15k Gold
Sold|$2,560
Diamond and Turquoise Gold Wire Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Diamond and Turquoise Gold Smooth and Twisted Wire Brooch. Twenty-seven round old brilliant cut diamonds(2.11ctw, twenty-four turquoise beads measuring from 2mm-3.2mm , and four pear...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Freeform Cultured Pearl Emerald Gold Wire Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1960's Freeform 14k gold wire cage design accented with culture pearls and emeralds.
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Wire Brooch from 1940s 3.00 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Brooch is designed as a stylized swoosh or leaf comprised of high polished yellow gold wires.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Wired Heart Rhinestone Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Wired Heart Rhinestone Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.07 inches (7.8 cm) Width: 3.07 inches (7.8 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Hammered Logo Wired Heart Rhinestone Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Hammered Logo Wired Heart Rhinestone Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.14 inches (8 cm) Width: 3.14 inches (8 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROI...
Valentin Magro Gothic Brooch with Textured Gold Finish and Platinum Wire
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This Valentin Magro Brooch is crafted with 18kt yellow gold textured finish and platinum wire, it is a mix of twin metals designed into a Gothic pictogram.
18k Gold, Platinum
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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