Mid-20th Century Amber Glass Marquise and Pyramid Rhinestone Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
This striking vintage brooch captures the drama and geometry of mid-20th century costume jewelry. Featuring a radial design, the brooch is set with four large pyramid-cut amber glass...
Crystal, Amber
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Enamel, Coral & Cabochon Emerald Cat Brooch Clip
By Fred Paris
Located in istanbul, TR
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Enamel, Coral & Cabochon Emerald Cat Brooch Clip Retro Circa 1950s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer broo...
Coral, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Open Heart Brooch / Pin
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine designer silver necklace. In sterling silver. Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. From the Open Heart series. Marked to the reverse for Tiffany & Co. / © / Elsa P...
Sterling Silver
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock...
Opal, 18k Gold
Chanel Black Embellished Cross Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Black embellished cross brooch featuring a multicolor cross design, a round shape, embellished all around, a back pin closure, a plaque pitted at back. Delivered in original b...
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Gold Textured Double Leaf Palm Tree Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Unisex Textured Vivid Large Double Palm Tree Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. Safety-...
Gold Plate
Antique Victorian 15ct gold Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian 15ct gold Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Brooch Circa 1880 A superb example of a Victorian PIETRA DURA brooch. Set in 15ct gold w...
Gold, 15k Gold
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 ...
Art Deco Jelly Belly Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming, collectible Art Deco Jelly Belly Cat Brooch from the 1930's. Originally gold, it has worn to a rhodium finish so essentially silver toned. Lucite clear belly. 1930's USA. U...
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
ORA signed vintage silver tone rhinestones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ORA • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ❤...
Exquisite Gubelin Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Dragon Pendant Lapel Watch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and highly attractive Art Deco period Gubelin diamond, platinum and enamel dragon pendant lapel watch. E. Gubelin, Lucerne Circa 1920 In Asian mythology, the dragon represents the principle of heaven, prestige and power. It is associated with the Chinese Imperial family. Some of the finest jewels of the Art Deco period were influenced by exotic Asian motifs which included mythical creature motifs, symmetry and balance. Gubelin is known for its exquisite high-end jewellery, gemstone expertise and discerning clientele. The house celebrates 160 years in business in 2024 and 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. The open-work case of the pendant lapel watch features approximately 1.50 TCW of full-cut and single-cut diamonds with black enamel accents, suspended from a horizontal diamond bar brooch. The back reveals a watch with Arabic numerals, pearl white dial, black enamel birds in flight amidst stylized clouds and a dynamic black enamel dragon. Mounted in platinum. Marks: Gubelin, Lucerne, Swiss signed on dial; French assay mark Condition: Very Good- diamonds fully intact; the watch is in working order, not guaranteed to keep exact time; age appropriate wear to enamel. Length: 2.25 inches May be worn as a lapel watch or attached to a chain and worn as a pendant. References: Christie's April 15 2003 lot 219 for a diamond lapel watch by Gubelin. Art Deco diamond lapel watches...
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Fabrice Paris Grapes Berries and Leaves Resin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris created this spectacular brooch for the Parisian jewelry designer Fabrice. The fruit-inspired, artisanal resin piece features oversized, dimensional grape berries and lea...
Vintage Mario Buccellati Gold and Jadeite Flower Brooch – Engraved Floral Design
Located in Napoli, NA
Exquisite Gold and Jadeite Flower Brooch, dated 1970' A refined floral brooch in rich gold, featuring a luminous jadeite centerpiece. The petals are meticulously engraved, showcasing...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Christian Dior Lattice Droplet Brooch 1961
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and exquisite Vintage Dior Lattice Droplet Brooch from 1961, capturing the timeless elegance of one of fashion’s most iconic houses. Expertly crafted in gold-plated metal, this couture brooch features a domed lattice body and droplet, meticulously claw-set with over fifty sparkling glass crystal stones. The intricate design and exceptional attention to detail highlight Dior’s craftsmanship at its finest. Remarkably, this brooch is dated with the year and collection it was created for - making it a true collector’s piece and a shining example of vintage Christian Dior style. With pieces from her personal archive showcased at the Victoria & Albert Museum's acclaimed Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition, Jennifer Gibson is recognised as a leading expert in vintage Dior jewellery...
Vintage KENNETH LANE signed gold tone rhinestone bee insect fly designer brooch
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • gold tone with rhinestones and resin • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
AVON gold tone 'HEIRLOOM STYLE BICYCLE' designer figural pin brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel's appropriation of Byzantine and Renaissance forms continued throughout her career, often in the form of oversized cruciform brooches and pendants. This one is set in bronz...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
MONET signed gold tone glass beaded designer necklace
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ...
Vintage Georg Jensen Rare Amethyst Dove Brooch 165 Denmark Kristian Mohl-Hansen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique estate dove bird in the laurel wreath brooch 165 with five Amethyst cabochons is a cherished and iconic piece from Georg Jensen. The dove motif is surrounded by a ...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Alligator Brooch with Faux Pearls and Crystal
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Alligator Brooch with Faux Pearls and Crystal Accents Make a bold, playful statement with this vintage Kenneth Jay Lane alligator brooch—a dazzling piec...
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel
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 gold tone envelope letter rhinestone heart 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 49 ❤...
Vintage FLORENZA gold cameo pearl designer brooch pendant
By Florenza
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed FLORENZA • gold tone with pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 1.38" by 1.18" CONDITION • excellent vintage conditio...
Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 2.5" x 2.25" - Gold plated with heavy black enameling - Crystal rhinestone details with green crystal eyes - A...
Vintage Weiss Geometrical Crystal Christmas Tree Pin in Green Red Yellow & White
By Weiss
Located in Milford, DE
The most well known and most highly sought after Weiss Christmas tree pin, in its largest variant of 7x4 cm. This festive holiday brooch features green crystals, decorated with white...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Lucite and Blue Rhinestone Gold-Tone Beetle Brooch, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
This charming mid-century beetle brooch is a playful example of 1950s figural costume jewelry. Crafted in gold-tone metal, the brooch features a translucent Lucite shell overlaying a...
Crystal
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Pearl Crescent Brooch 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Delight in the elegance of this vintage Dior crystal pearl brooch from the 1970s—a timeless statement of classic Dior refinement. Featuring shimmering marquise-cut white crystals, artfully hand-set with claw settings, the design frames a perfect row of lustrous faux pearls. The brilliance of diamond-like crystals paired with pearl softness creates a sophisticated contrast, making this brooch the ideal finishing touch for any look. Crafted with Dior’s signature attention to detail, it’s a charming piece of vintage heritage that adds a graceful swoosh of style. Available exclusively at Jennifer Gibson Jewellery. With pieces from her personal archive showcased at the Victoria & Albert Museum's acclaimed Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition, Jennifer Gibson is recognised as a leading expert in vintage Dior jewellery...
Antique Signed Krementz Art Nouveau 14K Gold, Enamel, & Pearl Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold, enamel, and pearl brooch. In 14 karat yellow gold. By Krementz & Co. With an openwork gold body and a central seed pearl surrounded by enameled leaf devices....
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Louis Feron Master Jeweler 1901-1998: Paris, Costa Rica, New York
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
By Emily Banis Stoehrer & Frederic S Sharf. This publication explores the life and work of the late sculptor, master ciseleur, and jewelry manufacturer, Louis Feron (1901-1998). With...
Vintage gold tone glass turtle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️❤️ V...
Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Ostertag
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful Art Deco Diamond and Emerald brooch from the 1930's, set in platinum by Ostertag, France. This lovely design is very reminiscent of Coco Chanel's logo who was his neighbor in the period, where he was located at 16 Place Vendome. Conjoined "C" motifs are are laid with a ladder of diamond baguettes edged with round stones terminating in 2 large diamonds (over 1 carat each) on one end and large fluted Columbian teardrops with tiny pave ball caps on the other. Really exceptional quality and design from 1930's France. Ostertag pieces are exceptionally rare and have the highest quality gems and workmanship c/o the Rubel Freres...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Louis Comfort Tiffany Opal and Filigree Stick Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Louis Comfort Tiffany Opal and Filigree Stick Pin. Cabochon opal bezel set within a filigree frame of platinum openwork, set on a yellow gold 18k shaft. T...
Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Fragonard Tricolor Fruit Salad Domed Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Fragonard tricolor fruit salad round domed brooch. Of gold plated base metal with crystal rhinestones, faux ruby, emerald and sapphire fruit salad stones. Patent designer A Philippe, filed Feb, granted May 1948, patent is for a round domed brooch, characteristic with post-Sterling Trifari mark on the brooch back. Excellent Condition. Signed Trifari with Crown, Pat Pend...
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Bulgari 1980s Ruby Diamond Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Elephant Animal Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized whimsical elephant with layered geometric gold features Featuring organic wavy forms decorated with champlevé style enamel Opaque black and periwinkle in color...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Lisner Gold Tone Cameo Style Brooch with Faux Pearl and Turquoise Accents
Located in Milford, DE
Lisner Gold Tone Cameo Style Brooch with Faux Pearl and Turquoise Accents, Mid-20th Century This signed Lisner brooch features an oval cameo-style cente...
Estate 18K White Gold Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Large Flower Brooch 23.70ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking estate floral brooch crafted in 18K white gold, designed with bold dimensional form and invisibly set with calibrated natural blue sapphires totaling approximately 22.00 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brooch with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.70ct 18k gold 9.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold brooch with brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds up to 0.70 ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 3.0 cm long and 2.3 cm wide Weight: 9.1 gram...
Diamond, 18k 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 ...
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone three monkeys designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 55 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Certifications: VCA Certificate of Authenticity Size: 2 inches Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 21.17 grams Period: 1979 Condition: Used - Pre-ow...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage SPAIN damascene gold tone black butterfly designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with black inlay • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 58 ❤️❤️...
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
Vintage gold tone glass stones Czechoslovakian small brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ...
Victorian Style Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in Silver
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Style Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and turtle , designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
X Glaciar Monach
Located in Stockholm, SE
Featuring a 1.07carat GIA-certified Fancy Light Greenish Blue diamond with VS1 clarity and no fluorescence, is exquisitely set amidst a cascade of 3,188 diamonds and sapphires. These...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Ruby Birds Brooch, 1960s
Located in Roma, RM
A refined and highly collectible bird brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, created during the 1960s, a decade widely regarded as one of the Maison’s most inspired periods for whimsical and ...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian brooch with pearls and old mine cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k gold and silver brooch set with pearls and old mine-cut diamonds up to 1.20 ct - G/H – VS/SI Detailed description: The brooch is 2.5 cm wide Weight: 5.5 grams Set w...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage ballerina silver rhinestones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 3...
Mazer Sterling Retro Moonstone Snowflake Brooch
By Mazer Bros
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Sterling Retro Moonstone Snowflake Brooch from the 1940's. Faux moonstone cabochons are set as ice drops with pave and baguette crystals. 1940's USA. Signed Mazer. 2" across.
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Platinum, Diamond, & Sapphire Bar Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Art Deco bar pin or brooch. In platinum. By J.E. Caldwell of Philadelphia. With 8 channel-set rectangular French cut (lab created) sapphires & 12 prong-set transitio...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early Boucher Channel Set Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Early Boucher Channel Set Brooch in sterling with rhodium plate finish. Faux rubies are channel set in a wreath form with sprays of pave baguettes. Marked ...
Antique Enamel Sweet Pea Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Delicate and romantic, this antique brooch (circa 1910) features a trio of sweet pea blossoms, each rendered in vibrant white, pink, and purple enamel atop a finely crafted 14k gold ...
14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage silver tone colorful rhinestones brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️❤️ VIN...
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Flower Large Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Blossom Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Unisex Large Massive Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Flower Blossom Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition and very new. Rare to find this e...
Gold Plate
Vtg SWAROVSKI gold crystal grapes designer runway brooch
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SWAROVSKI with swan logo • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 1.75" by 1.25" CONDITION • very good vintage condition w...
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...
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 15 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 2 carat Natural Tourma...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Delicate Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Unsigned but high quality American manufacture. Platinum t...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond Eight-Point Star Brooch / Pendant, Circa 1910-1925
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Edwardian Diamond Star Brooch / Pendant An elegant early 20th-century diamond star brooch, designed as an eight-rayed celestial motif and set throughout with old-cut diamonds. The d...
Diamond, 15k Gold
Coro Vintage 1940s Turquoise White Pearls Wishbone Ruby Flowers Sterling Brooch
By Coro
Located in Wokingham, England
Coro Vintage 1940s Iconic Turquoise Light Blue White Pearls Wishbone Ruby Red Flowers Bouquet Leaf Talisman Sterling Silver Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or...
Sterling 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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