Zodiac Brooch
18kt Yellow Gold and Blackened Silver Zodiac Brooch/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The Pisces motifs mounted in 18 carat yellow gold and blackened silver in hand-hammered brooch
Category
20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. 1990's 18 Karat Gold Vintage Scorpio Zodiac Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized astrological symbol for the Scorpio zodiac
Comprised of sweeping ribbon-like
Category
1990s Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Aquarius Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Circular-shaped, Aquarius zodiac brooch, accented by round-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k yellow gold
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and collectible Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch from the 1940's. A series of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Zodiac Enamel Brooch Pendant Bob Mackie
By Bob Mackie
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a stunning vintage gold-tone enamel brooch pendant designed by Bob Mackie, the renowned
Category
20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Andrew Clunn Scorpio Zodiac Pendant Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Fairfield, CT
Andrew Clunn Scorpio Zodiac Pendant Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
This bold brooch by Andrew Clunn
Category
1990s Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Paloma Picasso Zodiac Virgo Pin Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Paloma Picasso Zodiac Virgo Pin Brooch
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Paloma Picasso Zodiac Taurus Pin Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Paloma Picasso Zodiac Taurus Pin Brooch
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Aries Large Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Rare David Webb 18k yellow gold and platinum large Aries zodiac pendant/brooch. These pendants are
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & Gold Sagittarius Diamond Zodiac Pendant Pin Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
creation. Behold the captivating David Webb Sagittarius Brooch, a sublime blend of 18K-yellow-gold
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier White Gold Platinum Diamond Emerald Zodiac Pisces Fish Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A mesmerizing testament to Cartier’s iconic luxury, this Rare Vintage Pisces Two Fish Brooch
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Brooch Pin Clip 18k Gold Coral Gems Leo Zodiac Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An adorable vintage pin made of 18 karat gold, coral and gemstones.
The brooch designed as a cute
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1980's Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Cancer Zodiac Crab Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized crab with dimensional features - representing the astrological sign of Cancer
Comprised of an abstract geometric motif body atop stipple texture and cartoonish...
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$11,150
W 1.5 in L 1.63 in
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Kenneth Jay Lane Aquarius Zodiac Brooch 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an amazing Kenneth Jay Lane Aquarius brooch featuring the Aquarian Water Bearer holding an
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage Zodiac Enamel Brooch Pendant Bob Mackie, 1980
By Bob Mackie
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage gold-tone enamel brooch pendant is by Bob Mackie - a designer for US Movie stars. He
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Enamel
David Webb Zodiac Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Zodiac Brooch, finely crafted in 18 k yellow gold, accented with round brilliant cut
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond 18K Gold Whimsical Taurus Zodiac Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized whimsical bull with groove-textured features
Featuring a detailed
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Yellow Gold Aires Zodiac Brooch Pendant on a Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite David Webb Aires zodiac brooch that is also a pendant, set with diamonds in yellow gold
Category
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
David Webb Capricorn Zodiac Gold Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous David Webb Capricorn Zodiac sign gold brooch. The Capricorn is portrayed as a head with
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Capricorn Zodiac Gold Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous David Webb Capricorn Zodiac sign gold brooch. The Capricorn is portrayed as a head with
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Zodiac Pisces Vintage Medallion Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
pendant is removable and can be worn as a brooch.
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Zodiac Pendant Brooch for Capricorn
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Pendant Brooch For Capricorn
Creator: David Webb
Period
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Flaircraft Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Gemini Zodiac Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as the two Roman twins Castor and Pollux, representative of the Gemini Zodiac
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Pin Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Pin Brooch
This authentic Tiffany & Co
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Late 20th Century Brooches
Vintage Crab Brooch Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cancer Zodiac Pin Ocean Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage crab brooch (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
14
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's Ruby Emerald 14 Karat Gold Ram Star Zodiac Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A planchette shaped brooch pendant with a ram figure and star motif
With textured fur and
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Riker Brothers Ruby 14 Karat Gold Ram Stickpin Aries Zodiac
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
/2 x 3/8 inch
Total length: 2 5/16 inches
Total weight: 1.7 grams
Affable. Aries. Zodiac.
Stock
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 8 Carat Natural Jade Pin Cancer Zodiac Crab 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Jade Brooch Pin
Lobster - Zodiac Crab
8.00ct natural Light Green Jade
14.2 x 10.1mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Taurus Zodiac Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized head of a bull with swirling texturous fur
With highly rendered facial features and matte gold finish
Tested as 18 karat gold
Circa: 1890's
Bull measures: 13...
Category
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Assyrian revival locket brooch, Lamassu
Located in NEWARK, GB
reprentatives of the zodiac and constellations.
The brooch has a locket back and contains an old photograph
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Diamond and Blue Stone Yellow Gold Sagittarius Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Cartier depicts the zodiac sign of Sagittarius. The brooch is expertly made of luxurious 18K yellow gold
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wander Yellow Gold Leo Pendant Pin Brooch Zodiac Lion, 1970s
By Wander
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
someone born under Leo Zodiac sign between July 21st and August 20th.
The pin is made of 18 karat
Category
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wander Yellow Gold Leo Pendant Necklace Pin Brooch Zodiac Lion Link Chain, 1970s
By Wander
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
someone born under Leo Zodiac sign between July 21st and August 20th.
The pin is made of 18 karat
Category
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
W 0.5 in Dm 2 in L 26.5 in
Cini Zodiac Pisces Brooch in Sterling Silver, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
A perfect pin for a Pisces! Features the two iconic Pisces fish adorned with various motifs, all in sterling silver. From Guglielmo Cini's sterling silver collection.
Hallmarks: Ste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fendi Vintage Large Fendista Logo F Zodiac Astrological Wreath Wheel Gold Brooch
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Unisex Large Fendista Logo F Zodiac Astrological Wreath Wheel Round Openwork
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Zodiac Ram Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
Tiffany & Co. Zodiac Ram pin in 18kt yellow gold. Beautiful textured designs with incredible detail
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Buccellati Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Aquarius Coin Pendant (One of a Kind)
By Buccellati
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
:
Buccellati Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Aquarius Coin Pendant (One of a Kind)
Chain not included
18K Yellow
Category
2010s Italian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Assyrian revival brooch, sterling silver, Lamassu
Located in NEWARK, GB
of the zodiac and constellations.
The brooch has a beaded silver border and is a circular shape.
It
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
DAVID WEBB Gold Aquarius Zodiac Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Metal:18K Yellow Gold Marked/Tested:Webb, 18K Gemstones/Diamonds:None Clarity: n/a Color: n/a Measurements:Pendant 45mm In Diameter (1 Inch = 25mm) Weight:41.9g
Category
American Brooches
DAVID WEBB Diamond Gold Platinum Aries Zodiac Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
/Diamonds:Diamonds 1.75ctw Clarity: VS Color: G Measurements: Brooch - 54mm x 51mm (Inch = 25mm) Weight:61.0g
Category
American Brooches
DAVID WEBB Gold Aquarius Zodiac Brooch Pin Pendant
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Metal:18K Yellow Gold Marked/Tested:Webb, 18K Gemstones/Diamonds:None Clarity: n/a Color: n/a Measurements:Pendant 45mm In Diameter (1 Inch = 25mm) Weight:41.9g
Category
American Brooches
K.J.L Zodiac Gemini Brooch /KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Early rarer collectible Kenneth Jay Lane Gemini Zodiac Brooch, signed K.J.L. Turquoise lucite and
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
David Webb Aquarius Zodiac Gold Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold brooch depicting the Aquarius zodiac sign. The brooch measures 53mm x 51mm and weighs
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Tortolani Zodiac Necklace/ Brooch
By Tortolani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tortolani Zodiac pendant with astrological signs and symbols is made of heavily textured gold-toned
Category
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
David Webb Gold Zodiac Pisces Fish Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 18k gold pendant brooch by David Webb, featuring Pisces zodiac sign. Pendant/brooch - 55mm
Category
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Mexican Silver Detailed Zodiac Brooch and Pendant
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
brooch shows the 12 signs of the zodiac, each being intimately detailed and clear. In the centre is a
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Retro Brooches
Materials
Silver
Dolce & Gabbana Black Python Zodiac Collection W/ Scorpion Brooch
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dolce & Gabbana black python bag decorated with beads scorpion brooch on flap. This bag is part of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags
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Zodiac Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact zodiac brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 16 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect zodiac brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A zodiac brooch from David Webb, Wander and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any zodiac brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 6 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our zodiac brooch for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Zodiac Brooch?
On average, a zodiac brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,970, while they’re typically $134 on the low end and $42,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 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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