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Brooches For Sale
Creator: David Webb
Creator: Asch Grossbardt
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Red Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb was a masterful designer of jewelry, creating pieces that are both beautiful and unique. One such piece is his 18k yellow gold brooch fashioned in the shape of a ribbon, applied with vibrant red enamel, and set with just a few round diamonds. The brooch is a testament to Webb's incredible skill as a craftsman, and it exudes an air of elegance and sophistication. The bold use of color in the brooch's design is a hallmark of Webb's style, and the addition of the diamonds provides just the right amount of sparkle to complete the piece. The ribbon shape is a classic motif in jewelry design, but Webb's interpretation gives it a fresh, modern twist. Overall, the David Webb brooch is a stunning example of his unique style and masterful craftsmanship. Brooch measures: 2.5 inches wide x 2 inches long...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Coral, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, Gold & Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous David Webb Coral, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch crafted from Gold & Platinum. This timeless statement piece displays stunning craftsmanship and attention to detail that will...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18k YG Enamel Frog Stickpin with COA
Located in Perry, FL
This beautiful David Webb 18K yellow gold frog stick pin with red and green enamel is accompanied by COA. Hallmarked WEBB 18K LA143. Frog measures appr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Diamond Tiger Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a crouching tiger with black enamel and round brilliant-cut diamonds and pear-shaped emerald eyes. Signature design by David Webb. The estimated weight of diamonds is ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 8 Carat Diamond Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
We boast a wide collection of brooches, especially brooches by David Webb. This one caught our eye due to it's size, elegant shape and for it's combination of materials and various d...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Frog Pin Enamel 18k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cute and fun David Webb Frog pin brooch, made of 18k gold and enamel.  This Webb small frog brooch features ruby eyes. The ruby is cabochon cut....
Category

1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum &18K Yellow Gold 1970's Turquoise And Diamond Foliage Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning turquoise brooch with diamonds and turquoises. Absolutely stunning colors, and quality, only by David Webb. Smooth turquoises all throughout, color consistent on a...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Heraldic Green Emerald Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong comeback in 2020 and 2021 bringing a touch of vintage and sophistication to almost every ensemble. Both men and women appeared wearing brooches...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Gold Multicolor Cabochon Gemstone and Diamond Maltese Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A substantial 18k yellow gold eight pointed combination brooch/pendant with a large center cabochon emerald, and four each of smaller cabochon blue sapphires and cabochon rubies. Brilliant round diamond pave style borders surround each gem. Diamonds: 6.50cttw (approx.) Gemstones: 37.00cttw. By David Webb...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Pendant and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Carved Round Jade Pendant And A Brooch. This substantial brooch is something special and rare, mounted with a round carved Jade this brooch by David Webb w...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Green Enamel Frog Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
As the company says: "Frogs are lucky," was just one of David Webb's many quips. This dear frog was among the many frogs hatched by the jeweler in 1964. Webb creations are highly sou...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold Amethyst, Coral and Rock Crystal Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst, Coral And Rock Crystal Star Brooch. An exciting brooch by David Webb crafted in 18K yellow gold with diamonds set in platinum. Center...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

David Webb Black Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Panther With Diamond Collar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Black Enamel Panthere With A Diamond Collar 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Brooch. Designed as a sculpted black enamel and gold panther, to the pavé-set diamond collar and emerald-set eye, mounted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, length 7.5 cm. Beautiful vintage brooch...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Anchor Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
There is a very curious story about anchors in jewelry. In the early stages of Christianity, when Romans persecuted those who followed the religion, the anchor was a way that Christians could identify other Christians. They would leave anchors outside their home or even wear anchor jewelry...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Tiger and Black Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely gorgeous you will love this tiger brooch by David Webb. From David Webb "Kingdom Collection" tiger brooch, crafted in 18k yellow gold. It is encrusted with round cut diamo...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise, Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely stunning David Webb turquoise and diamond brooch crafted in a shape of an exotic flower. Double stem pin. Can also be worn as a pendant. Diamonds: F-G color, vs1-VS2 calr...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage David Webb Coral and Emerald Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
This estate David Webb brooch is the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. The main stone on this brooch is a vibrant oval shaped coral, surrounded b...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Platinum 40 Carat Diamond Feather Set of Two Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressive platinum and 18k gold leaf brooches by David Webb, with a total of approximately 40 carats in round and baguette cut H/VS-SI1 d...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Horse Face Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is an exciting horse head brooch with white enamel and featuring (1) emerald eye and (34) round diamonds. Measuring about 6cm long. Fastens with a double stem pin. Brooches and pins experienced a strong comeback in 2020 and 2021 bringing a touch of vintage and sophistication to almost every ensemble. Both men and women appeared wearing brooches in Hollywood and Canes, embellishing almost all thinkable and unthinkable garment parts. The adventurous Webb’s designs were based on ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, pre-Columbian, Indian and Chinese civilizations. Such inspiration he got staying in the Metropolitan Museum of Art for hours. His bold use of color utilized oversized pieces of coral, turquoise and jade, as well as ruby and emerald beads...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Ruby Enamel Frog Pin 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 0.21ctw of old cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Measurements: 2.5mm x 2mm x 1.5mm Total Weight: 13.5g (8.7...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Vintage Diamond Floral Platinum 18K Brooch Pin and Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This remarkably created David Webb vintage brooch pin and pendant was inspired by a floral motif and crafted in Platinum and 18Kyellow gold. Each petal is meticulously detailed with...
Category

1970s North American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Aquarius Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Circular-shaped, Aquarius zodiac brooch, accented by round-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, signed "Webb" for David Webb. 52mm in...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Shell Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb raised shell form brooch measuring approximately 2.5" in length. Graduated tiers with textured shell design finish. Signed "WEBB 18k" on the...
Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage David Webb Pin Brooch Clip 18k Gold Enamel Tiger Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cute vintage David Webb brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring enamel and gemstones. Nature has been a constant source of inspiration f...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb White Enamel and Malachite Maltese Cross Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning bold and colorful brooch/pendant created by David Webb in the 1980's. It is designed as a stylized Maltese cross and features a prominent te...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb 18KYellow Gold Rock Crystal Large Maltese Cross Scroll Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Even after 70 years David Webb's jewelry still captivates and inspires. Bold and unique concepts like this oversized scroll Maltese cross speaks volumes. Centering a large faceted rock crystal, complimented by round cut diamonds and further rock crystals surrounding the center stone in a classic symmetry. Very often with large David Webb brooches...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum 21.00 Carats 1960's Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful diamond brooch by David Webb crafted in Platinum, set with lots of mixed cut diamonds: from round brilliant cuts, pear cuts to baguette cut diamonds. 21 carats of sparkly d...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG .85Ct Diamond & Mother of Pearl Flower Pendant /Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Asch Grossbardt, this 18 karat yellow gold flower pendant is a unique piece. The petals are set with beautifully shaped mother of pearl. The center of the flower is set w...
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb, 18K Gold Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 52.6 grams Measurement: 6.0 x 6.0 cm
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong comeback in 2019 and 2020 bringing a touch of vintage and sophistication to almost every ensemble. Both men an...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb 1960 New York Pendant-Brooch in 18kt Gold with 2.42 Cts in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant Brooch designed by David Webb. Gorgeous and bold versatile piece, created in New York city at the atelier of the Iconic David Webb, back in the 1960. This massive pendant ha...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum En-Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb brooch finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold in a flower motif design featuring round brilliant cut diamonds on top of platinum sections. The c...
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Kunzite, Diamond, and Enamel Pin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with a center kunzite stone weighing approximately 25.00 carats. The pin also features blue and green enamel and surrou...
Category

1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Vintage Collection Diamond Buttercup Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Vintage Collection Diamond Buttercup Flower Brooch A mid-century-style brooch by the New York-based high jewelry house of David Webb. Th...
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1970s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Sitting Panthere with a Diamond Collar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong come back in 2019 and 2020 bringing a touch of vintage and sophistication to almost every ensemble. Both men and women appeared wearing brooche...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Carved Jade & Diamond Disc Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Jade & Diamond Disc Brooch A fancy colored diamond set with a jade disc set in in hammered gold Center diamond Weight: approximately 2.50 cts Measurements: 2.5"...
Category

1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

David Webb Kingdom White Enamel Panther With Diamond Collar Vintage Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong come back in 2019 and 2020 bringing a touch of vintage and sophistication to almost every ensemble. Both men a...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum Diamond and Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum, Black and South Sea Baroque Cultured Pearl and Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Clip-Brooch. Centering one black pearl ap. 15.0 mm., encircled by 16 round diamonds...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 20.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong come back in 2019 and 2020 bringing a touch of vintage and sophistication to almost every ensemble. Both men a...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage David Webb Diamond & Enamel Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- 18 karat yellow gold - 900 platinum - 2.50 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds - Blue and green enamel - Double clip - Comes with certificate of authenticity - Style number: 091...
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

David Webb White Enamel Tiger Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed by David Webb in 1965, this 18K gold and white enamel tiger brooch is set with diamonds and emeralds. The 18K gold tiger with white champlevé enamel stripes, pear-shaped cabochon emerald eyes, and round brilliant-cut diamond streak and collar is sculpted turning to prowl forward, with her tail still furled around her. Webb’s design beautifully captures the agility and natural elegance of the rare white tiger to create a sleek and chic jewel. Item #: BO-20599 Artist: David Webb, New York Country: United States Circa: 1960s-1970s Size: 2.50” length x 1.25” width Materials: 32 round brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.25 carats); 2 pear-shape cabochon emeralds (approximate total weight .34 carat); 18K gold; Platinum Signed: WEBB PLAT 18K Literature: A similar David Webb white enamel...
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1960s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Unicorn Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely detailed Unicorn brooch by David Webb is as intriguing as it is beautiful. Crafted in pure 18k yellow gold, with beautiful signature go...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Monkey Pendant, Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a striking David Webb Rock Crystal, Diamond, and Monkey Gold Pendant that can double as a Brooch. Rock crystal rectangular carving of a mon...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Diamond, Coral & White Enamel Frog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Diamond, Coral & White Enamel Frog Brooch. The brooch features coral carved into a frog, accented with bezel set round brilliant cut diam...
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Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Gypsy Monkey Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Since 1948, David Webb has carried forward a rich tradition of design, craftsmanship and creativity as an ICONIC American jewelry house. David Webb Monkey...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Pink Coral Cluster and Diamond 1960's Brooch
Located in New York, NY
We are absolutely in love with this lozenge-shaped panel pink coral cluster brooch by David Webb. It is composed of cabochon shaped corals and further accented with round brilliant c...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Tulip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Very rare this turquoise and diamond tulip brooch was made by David Webb circa 1970's. The flower is delicate and beautiful with a soft blue color to turquoise. As with all natural a...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Coral Flower Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with carved corals and round cut diamonds. The center diamond weighs approximately 1.05 carats while surrounding smaller diamonds weigh approximate...
Category

1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold

David Webb Burma Ruby Colombian Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
There are certain materials that American jewelry designer, David Webb (1925-1975) loves to use in a signature combination. And he has used them all so beautifully in this colorful statement piece. This Signed David Webb Burmese Ruby Colombian Emerald Convertible Brooch Pendant, made in the 21st century, circa 2010s, is crafted in a rich combination of metals including black enamel, 18K yellow gold, and platinum. The double pinstem brooch with a recessed gold loop to convert to a pendant features a carved and etched Burmese red ruby cabochon at the center held with four sets of gold double talon prongs, set within a surround of round brilliant cut diamonds. Fanning out from here are 5 carved and etched Colombian green emerald cabochons held in fluted yellow gold. These oblong exquisite jewels alternate with 5 striped black enamel and yellow gold flourishes which overlap and fan out in stylized wave curls, framing the emeralds dynamically and eloquently. From a jewelry designer whose notable collections include bright colorful gemstones, Egyptian influences, and geometric streamlined designs inspired by Art Deco, this splendid brooch is a superlative example expressing the iconic David Webb style. The emeralds reference the shape of Egyptian scarabs, albeit abstracted and stylized. The scarab was one of the more important amulets in ancient Egypt because the insect was a symbol of the Sun God. Here the oblong emeralds are carved and etched with a pattern of fronds, referencing the wings of the insect, but multiplied and intensified to an allover pattern. Many of Webb’s designs are reflections of his fascination with ancient cultures. He went on weekly trips to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and studied gold objects from the Incas, from Turkey and Syria, from Egyptian artifacts...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel 8.00cttw Diamond Knot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful diamond knot brooch in 18k yellow gold and white enamel by David Webb. Encrusted with 84 round cut diamonds across the surface ...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Aries Large Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare David Webb 18k yellow gold and platinum large Aries zodiac pendant/brooch. These pendants are highly collectible and extremely difficult to find. The diamond-encrusted Aries s...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG Butterfly Brooch with 0.80Ct Diamonds & Inlaid Stones
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Asch Grossbardt , this 18 karat yellow gold butterfly brooch is intricately set with mother of pearl, onyx, turquoise,malachite, coral, lapis and jasper. Round brilliant...
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, Jasper, 18k Go...

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Diamond Frog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Hammered Gold, Platinum, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Frog Clip-Brooch by David Webb. This beautiful creature is created in 18 kt. gold, the stylized hammered gold frog...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Panther Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Panther Brooch 18 karat gold & black enamel with round cut diamonds & 2 emeralds as the eyes Very well made, it is articulated- the le...
Category

1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

David Webb Coral & Gemstone Flower Brooch-Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A chic David Webb brooch-pendant of floral design, centering round sapphires, the petals composed of coral cabochons decorated with round diamonds. Measure...
Category

1960s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Sagittarius Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The shell cameo depicting Sagittarius, with a hammered gold frame 18k yellow gold Signed Webb 2 1/2 x 2 ins; Gross weight 35.9 dwts Can be worn as a pin and as a pendant.
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 12 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb diamond and gold brooch crafted in 18k gold and platinum in a swirl Crescent motiff. This lovely brooch is set with round cut diamonds of approx. 12 carats. Brooch measur...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Diamond and Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Diamond & Enamel Brooch. Beautiful rope design brooch with diamonds & enamel. Estimated weight of the diamonds is 6cts incrusted in platinum.
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique and Vintage Brooches

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

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.

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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

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