CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold-Tone Ladybug Pin Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold-tone ladybug pin brooch. Embossed CHR. DIOR Germany. Indicative measurements : max. length approx. 2.6 cm (1.02 inches) / max. width approx. 2.7 cm (1.0...
Gilt Metal
Van Cleef & Arpels “Fleur de Noël” Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Brooch in Gold
Located in Roma, RM
An elegant and highly collectible “Fleur de Noël” brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, dating to the 1970s. This iconic design is conceived as a stylized flower, featuring luminous moth...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage NAPIER signed silver tone rhinestones glass designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NAPIER • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku...
Nina Zhou Butterfly 3.75ctw Natural Turquoise & Diamond Brooch
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Embrace the beauty of transformation with the Nina Zhou Butterfly 3.75 ctw Natural Turquoise & Diamond Brooch in Yellow Gold. This exquisite brooch showcases a stunning butterfly...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage SPAIN damascene gold tone black faux pearl cat designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with black inlay and faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, 18K White Gold Art Deco Style
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Art Deco-Style Sapphire & Diamond Bar Brooch — 18K White Gold A sleek and highly elegant bar brooch inspired by the sharp geometry and refined glamour of the Art Deco period. The el...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
CORO signed vintage sterling silver glass cameo designer brooch
By Coro
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CORO STERLING • sterling silver with glass cameo • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Sterling Silver
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Gold Leaf Vivid Trio Swirl Wavy Twist Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Vivid Trio Swirl Wavy Twist Leaf Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A small part of bac...
Gold Plate
CHANEL gold 23P CC HEARTS ROUND Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel round brooch in gold-tone metal is a delicate yet striking accessory. Featuring a classic CC at the center, it is framed by a ring of miniature hearts, add...
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 TCW Diamond 18K White Gold Dove Brooch, France
Located in New York, NY
Rare estate VCA diamond 18K white gold dove brooch 61 round brilliant cut F-G, VS diamonds, approximately 2 TCW 18K white gold Marks: VCA, 750, Frenc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Schiaparelli Faux Pearl and Pave Ball Flower Brooch
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Schiaparelli Faux Pearl and Pave Ball Flower Brooch from the 1950's. Dimensional flower form with faux pearls studded with pave crystal spheres set in textured golden petals....
Gilt Metal
Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette from the 1930's. Large in scale, beautiful quality made in sterling silver with hand set pastes in typical High Style Art Deco Design. Clips sep...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 10K Gold and Faience Pottery Scarab Beetle Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold and faience stick pin. In 10 karat yellow gold. Mounted with an (ancient style) faience scarab beetle. With a twist to the pin stem. Simply a wonderful stick...
10k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Brooch, Japonisme Design Platinum Circa 1920s, 7.90cts
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A rare and architecturally striking Art Deco diamond panel brooch, distinguished by its strong Japonisme influence and exceptional scale. Crafted in platinum circa 1920s France, the ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Crystal-Pavé Octopus Brooch with Oversized Pearls Statement Sea Life
Located in Milford, DE
This spectacular vintage octopus brooch is an unforgettable statement piece, lavishly pavé-set with hundreds of brilliant crystals and wrapped around a cluster of luminous faux pearl...
Crystal
Vintage Chanel by Lagerfeld Large Deep Purple Silk Velvet Corsage Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A super luxe and wonderfully large Vintage Chanel Corsage Brooch. Crafted in deep purple silk velvet with a silk backing and glossy stamens. In very good vintage condition, signed, a...
Yves Saint Laurent Starburst Brooch
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Large Yves Saint Laurent Starburst Brooch of gilt bronze in the Cocteau style by Maison Goossens. Central crystal is a rose cut pyramid. YSL Rive Gauc...
Bronze
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s
Located in Chesterland, OH
This fabulous carved Victorian brooch was made around the late 1800s. It depicts a beautiful portrait in the form of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. The execution of the shell is...
Silver
Trifari Jelly Belly Sailfish Clip Brooch, Norman Bel Geddes
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Norman Bel Geddes Jelly Belly fish brooch designed in 1941. This Jelly Belly Sailfish Clip-Brooch is formed of a yellow and rose gold plated base metal alternating to fo...
Gilt Metal
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch from the late 1930's. Dimensional and large brooch with amazing design and signature square cut faux ruby stones used primarily by Boucher. This brooch is designed in pieces and assembled like fine jewelry with extremely tight pave rhinestone work with tapered baguettes. Collector quality, the finest in period faux jewelry, a brooch of this high quality rarely comes to market. High rhodium original finish. 3" x 3.25" in height. Unsigned. 1930's USA. Born in Paris, Marcel Boucher worked as a jewelry designer for Cartier, who brought him to the United States. In the 1930s, he took a job with Mazer Bros...
Gilt Metal
$196Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage MONET signed gold tone sapphire emerald glass designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 4...
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Brooch Platinum on 18K Gold Calibre cut Rubies, c1920
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A finely composed Art Deco ruby and diamond brooch, dating to circa 1920, showcasing the clean geometry and precision typical of the period. Set in platinum and 18ct gold, the piece ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Gold Textured Flame Wing Eye Rope Modernist Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Textured Flame Wing Eye Rope Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Good condition. Light scratches or colour loss. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This gol...
Gold Plate
$135Sale Price / item|55% Off
Silvorra Filigree Butterfly Silver Brooch Pendant with Pink and White Zircons
Located in New York, NY
This elegant butterfly brooch pendant from Silvorra is crafted from fine 925 sterling silver with intricate filigree detailing. Adorned with mixed-shaped cubic zirconia stones in shi...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Brooch France
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Paste Brooch France set in sterling from the 1920's. Beautiful quality construction and high style design. 2.5" x 1.4"
Sterling Silver
Lavender and Clear Rhinestone Dragonfly Brooch in Gold-Tone Metal
Located in Milford, DE
This enchanting dragonfly brooch dazzles with lavender-toned rhinestones, accented by sparkling clear crystals and a subtle touch of smoky green at the eyes. Its wings are meticulous...
Crystal
$105Sale Price / item|55% Off
Estate Vintage Style Victorian Diamond Opal Turtle Brooch Unisex Silver Pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Vintage Victorian Style Diamond Opal Turtle Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and turtle, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and ...
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bulgari 18K Toucan Brooch Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari 18K Toucan Brooch Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold 1980s This Bulgari toucan brooch is made in 18K yellow gold and finished with richly colored enamel in shades of red, blue, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Estate 3 Carat Diamond Encrusted Rose Brooch in 18kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking estate brooch, created in America during the 20th century, features a timelessly elegant rose motif encrusted with approximately 151 diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Gold
Sterling Silver Mosquito Brooch with Garnets and Plique-à-Jour Wings
Located in BADALONA, ES
This unique brooch is handcrafted in oxidized sterling silver, designed in the form of a meticulously detailed mosquito. The body and legs are sculpted with precision, while the eyes...
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Chanel Byzantine Crest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Chanel byzantine style crest brooch by Maison Gripoix. Poured glass emerald and ruby oval and heart shape cabochons are mixed with faceted cut topaz stone...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
CHANEL gold metal 22K CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel brooch in beige gold-tone metal is a bold interpretation of the iconic interlocking CC logo. Designed with a thick, sculptural depth, it exudes modern eleg...
Antique Victorian Honeymoon Brooch 10k Gold Crescent Moon Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare piece to behold. This beautiful Victorian 10k gold brooch, in a crescent moon shape, decorated with inlaid seed pearls in a gradient of sizes, is the perfect finishing touch t...
Pearl, 10k Gold
Schreiner Reverse Crystal and Faux Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Schreiner Reverse Crystal and Faux Pearl Earrings from the 1950's. Reverse crystal settings with faux pearls and central citrine crystal. Clip back fittings, Unsigned. Approx .9". 19...
Gilt Metal
Bee Brooch in Sterling Silver, 24K Gold Plating, with Emeralds and Plique-à-jour
Located in BADALONA, ES
This sculptural bee brooch is crafted in sterling silver and plated in 24-karat gold. The body is adorned with vibrant natural emeralds, emphasizing the piece’s elegance and vivid ex...
Emerald, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
$236Sale Price / item|55% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Pink & White Cubic Zircon Detachable Brooch with Collar Pin
Located in New York, NY
This striking brooch features a detachable collar pin, expertly crafted from 925 sterling silver and adorned with vibrant, mixed-shape cubic zirconia stones. Measuring 1 inch long, 1...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Aquamarine and Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 An elegant Edwardian bar brooch crafted in rich 15ct yellow gold, featuring a central circular cluster of six round-cut aquamarines alter...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
A&S signed vintage gold rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed A&S • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤...
1960s Mario Buccellati Mabe Pearl Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Roma, RM
A captivating creation by Mario Buccellati, this brooch perfectly captures the maison’s unmistakable ability to transform precious materials into light, texture, and movement. At its...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$1,320Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Mouse Brooch with Ruby Eyes, Late 20th Century, USA
Located in New York, NY
Charming, whimsical, and utterly collectible — this handmade 14K Yellow Gold Mouse Brooch captures the playful spirit of fine jewelry design. Expertl...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Flower Corsage Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Early Marcel Boucher Flower Corsage Clip Brooch from the early 1930's. Massive scale and Collector Quality. Designed to be worn at neckline or w...
Rhodium
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Camellia Brooch and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling Brilliance Radiates from Every Angle, Thanks to the Meticulously Pave-Set Diamonds Fashioned in an Open Three-Dimensional Design Capturing the Alluring Delicate Essence of C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Helmeted Classical Figure, 10K
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique Victorian hand-carved shell cameo brooch pendant depicting a helmeted classical female figure in profile, possibly inspired by Athena or Minerva, set in 10K yellow gold. Ital...
10k Gold
Victorian Mixed Metal Racing Horse Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian mixed metal brooch of Race Horses running neck to neck. Of sterling silver, the lead horse's bridle of gold filled metal with garnet paste eyes....
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch and Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
A luminous floral suite from VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, fashioned in 18K yellow gold, mother-of-pearl, and diamonds. Each petal is sculpted in glowing mother-of-pearl, framed in warm gold, ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Graffiti 'X' Brooch in Palladium
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed brooch. In palladium. Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. In the form of an asymmetrical letter X. Secured with a hinged pin and clasp set to the rever...
Palladium
Art Deco Mazer Enamel Pink Tulip Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Large extraordinary Art Deco Mazer tulip and forget me knot bouquet brooch of pale peach pink and olive green pearlized cold enamel with accents of blue gloss cold enamel. The large ...
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Butterfly Necklace and Detachable Clip
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold and Diamond Flying Butterfly Necklace with detachable Butterfly is a beautiful and whimsical piece of jewelry that captures the elegance and grace o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and White Coral Rose de Noël Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A luminous interpretation of Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic Rose de Noël, this brooch is fashioned in warm 18k yellow gold, designed as a radiant winter bloom. Its petals are sculpted fr...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Froment Meurice Renaissance Revival, Saint Cecilia Pearl and Ruby Gold Brooch
By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare Early Victorian jewel by the celebrated Parisian goldsmith François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, one of the most important figures of the 19th century Romantic jewel...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
JUGENDSTILL brooch with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 14k gold 3.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold brooch set with old mine cut diamond 0.50 ct J/K SI Detailed description The brooch is 6.8 cm wide, 0.8 cm high and 0.4 cm deep Total weight: 3.4 grams Set with: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Flame Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Flame design was initiated in 1937 and is one of the most important collections that lasted in production for decades till the late 70's. Set with 82 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds and M...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Star Antique Brooch Pendant, Circa 1910-1925
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Edwardian Diamond Star Brooch / Pendant Details • Period: Edwardian / Early Art Deco, circa 1910–1925 • Diamonds: Old European / transitional cuts, approx. 3.4–3.6 carats total (E...
Diamond, 15k Gold
Vintage French Dangle Brooch, Painted Brass with Multicolor Crystals
Located in Nice, FR
French vintage dangle brooch featuring four articulated painted brass pendants embellished with multicolour crystals, small glass cabochons and f...
Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large and rare Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch from the 1960's in the Verdura style. Although unsigned, he was known for making these prototype pieces before later casting the...
Gilt Metal
Oversized Spider Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large and imposing spider brooch of colored pastes with a rhodochrosite body. Emerald baguettes form the curved legs with a peridot paste head and faux...
Gilt Metal
Trifari Aurora and Sapphire Jeweled Crest
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking Trifari Aurora and Sapphire Jeweled Crest from the 1960's. Fantastic design with a mixture of deep sapphire pastes and Aurora crystals. 1960's USA. 3" x 2.5".
Rhodium
CHANEL gold 23C MONTE CARLO CHARMS HANGER Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Clothing Hanger brooch in gold-tone metal and black resin is a dazzling statement piece adorned with symbolic charms. Featuring strass-encrusted stars, a f...
Art Deco 1930s French Paste Vintage Duette Clip Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This wonderful Duette clip brooch was created in France in the late 1930s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This Duette clip brooch is made from silver tone metal. It i...
Base Metal
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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