CARTIER 18K White Gold, Smoky Quartz and Diamond “Scarab” Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A masterful blend of symbolism and sophistication, this Cartier “Scarab” brooch celebrates rebirth and transformation—a theme deeply rooted in ancient E...
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
Trifari Jewels of India Moghul Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Jewels of India Brooch from the Moghul series. Elaborate pave crystal stone work set in both gilt and rhodium metal with cabochon ...
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Silvorra Floral Convertible Brooch Pendant in 925 Silver with White Zircons
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural floral convertible brooch pendant in 925 sterling silver showcases a graceful arrangement of white cubic zirconia stones in varied shapes and sizes, creating a captiv...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Eisenberg Original c.1940 Vintage Statement Rhinestone Dress Clip
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This stylish fur clip was created in c.1940 by the American Eisenberg company. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This dress clip is constructed from silver pot metal. It ...
Base Metal
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
Edwardian Platinum and Gold Emerald Diamond Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Emerald and Diamond Brooch, c.1910 A striking early-20th-century brooch crafted in platinum over gold, designed in an elegant openwork motif that shows off its craftsmanship from ev...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Clover Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Experience the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold and platinum bar brooch. Meticulou...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Flower brooch with coral and brillaint cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a flower set with coral and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.00ct – F/G – VS/SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 4.6 cm l...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Gripoix Glass De Nicola Brooch
Located in New York, NY
De Nicola Gripoix Glass Anglo Indian crest shape brooch. Composed of pink ruby, emerald and sapphire hand poured glass enamels. A large focal sapphire ca...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Certified Colombian Emerald Articulating Drop Brooch with Natural Pearls
Located in London, GB
A striking late Victorian articulating drop brooch, crafted in gold and silver-topped gold and set throughout with approximately 8.43 carats of old mine-cut diamonds. The elegant geo...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage gold tone resin flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with resin • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤️❤️ V...
Art Nouveau c.1900 Antique Glass Cabochon Brooch / Pendant
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This elegant brooch features an evocative and original Art Nouveau design and dates from c.1900. Condition Report: Very Good - A little darkening to the metal in a couple of small a...
Base Metal
Dramatic Gubelin 1960's Gilbert Albert 18K Yellow Gold Abalone, Pearl Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Swiss Organic Modernist Gubelin, Gilbert Albert 18K yellow gold, abalone shell and pearl statement brooch 1960's Length: 2.75 inches Width: 2.5 inches Marks: Gubelin, 750...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Brooch/Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.3 grams Dimensions: 28.7 mm x 23.1 mm Time period of origin: early 20th century Beautiful Fleur De Lis brooch, crafted in 14k yellow gold. This b...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo brooch from the 1920's set in 14k filigreed gold. A young woman is expertly carved in a wonderful opal with a flower in her short bob wit...
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage gold tone pave rhinestones flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 61 ❤️❤...
TRIFARI crown signed gold designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 37 ❤️❤️...
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
Van Cleef & Arpels 1990s Mother of Pearl Diamond Floral Brooch in 18k Gold
Located in Roma, RM
A refined Van Cleef & Arpels floral brooch from the 1990s, crafted in 18k yellow gold and showcasing the maison’s timeless elegance and attention to detail. The design features ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Lion Stickpin of 10k Gold with Diamond, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A bold and whimsical antique stickpin (circa 1900), featuring a finely modeled lion crafted in 10k gold, gripping an old European cut diamond in its jaws and accented with two vivid ...
Diamond, 10k Gold
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
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
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
Vintage gold black metal pink glass CZECH designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed • gold and black tone metal with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku ...
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
Hand-Stamped Sterling Silver Buckle with Morenci Turquoise by Sunshine Reeves
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exceptional sterling silver belt buckle by renowned Navajo silversmith Sunshine Reeves features a striking Morenci turquoise cabochon at its center. The stone is set in a smooth...
Sterling Silver
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...
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Fern Leaf Diamond Brooch 18k Yellow Gold/Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 5 leaf pin brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Features 5 textured leaves and a floral center adorned with sparkling diamonds. This is an excepti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
CHANEL gold & blue enamel 24P CC DENIM HEART Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel heart brooch in gold-tone metal is a unique blend of texture and elegance. Featuring a twisted-edge frame, it is filled ...
Vintage Mid-Century 14K Gold, Mabe Pearl, and Diamond Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century gold, pearl, and diamond stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. With a prong-set mabe pearl set to the center and surrounded by a halo of 16 single cut diamonds. S...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
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...
Antique Silver and Gold, Victorian Old Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bow Brooch 18ct Gold and Silver Victorian craftsmanship at its finest. This silver and gold bow brooch showcases old cut diamonds in a classic 19th-century design...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage gold tone signed Italian micro music colorful brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • gold tone • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
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
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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
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
Antique Riker Bros. Gold Seed Pearl Diamon Salamander Lizard Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - White Color (19) Green Stones - Round Cut - Pave Set - Green Color - On Back (2) Red Stones - Round Cabochon Cut - Pa...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
INCA vintage signed matte gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed INCA • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A66 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGN...
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
Vintage artisan painted colorful flower art clay designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed - unknown • painted colorful over art clay • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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
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
Victorian Enamel Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lifelike enamel floral brooches were extremely popular throughout the 19th Century. Made mostly in Newark, NJ during the last quarter of the 19th Century, these hand enamelled flower...
14k Gold
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
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
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
CARTIER 3 Elephants Diamond Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Cartier brooch features an adorable family of 3 elephants crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds and emerald and citrine eyes. Made in France...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage MONET signed gold tone textured massive designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A65 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE...
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large Gold Vivid 3D Blossom Flourish Layers Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Unisex Large Textured Vivid 3D Rose Blossom Flourish Layer Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss...
Gold Plate
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 ...
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
Vintage gold tone faux pearl dangle chain designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 61 ❤️❤️...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking testament to the glamour and ingenuity of 1940s Van Cleef & Arpels design, this sculptural bow brooch captures the elegance of the era’s haute couture. Fashioned in ra...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 7.00 carat diamond 9k yellow gold and silver starburst brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Victorian starburst brooch is a striking antique jewel from the 1880’s, designed with the timeless beauty and symbolism that make starburst pieces so beloved among col...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Hermès Vintage Silver Knot Brooch, Twisted Rope Design, 800/1000 Silver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage silver knot brooch featuring a twisted rope-like design. The twisted, rope‑like construction recalls HERMES historic fascination with harness details, nautical knots ...
Silver
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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