Important Trifari Alfred Phillippe Fruit Salad Bird Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillippe massive bird brooch of rhodium plate base metal. The wings are ornamented with white opal and blue faux chalcedony molded and engraved glass vari size ...
Rhodium, Base Metal
Antique Gold Pearl Brooch Matching Pin Enamelled Miniatures Children Lyre
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This set of delicate enamel miniatures was created at the beginning of the 19th century. The little portraits were painted in enamel. The larger children's face is mounted in gold w...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Large Sterling Silver Dragonfly Brooch with Onyx Enamel Marcasites
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous 1980s dragonfly brooch is huge. It is sterling silver with black onyx and marcasite gemstones and golden yellow enamel. Measurements: 3 1/16 by 2 inches Marks: Vintage ...
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Jay Strongwater Owl Brooch with Turquoise & Enamel in Gold-Tone, Amber Eyes
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 2.25 x 1.25 in Hallmarks/Marks: Signed "JAY STRONGWATER" and "JAY" on the back Era: Contemporary, from the exclusive HSN collection A whimsical and elegant owl brooch by...
Crystal, Gold Plate
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
Large Early Estate Georg Jensen Cabochon Amber Sterling Silver Pendant Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate Georg Jensen cabochon amber and sterling silver pendant brooch. Circa 1910 This beautiful piece may be worn as both a pendant and a b...
Amber, Sterling Silver
Chanel brooch by Karl Lagerfeld Fall-Winter 1991
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1991 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Gripoix Atelier. Golden metal cross pendant brooch with costume pearls, pearly cabo...
Gilt Metal
Antique Turquoise dagger brooch, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful antique Turquoise Kukri dagger brooch. Modelled as the decorative traditional Kukri style Indian dagger in 9ct yellow gold it is set to the ...
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 80's flapper art deco style ladies face designer pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • good and silver tone with hand painted resin material • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal sign...
Leaf Brooch with Square-Cut Emerald and White Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This brooch features a leaf design adorned with a single square-cut green emerald and multiple round white diamonds. Stone Info: 1x Emerald ~0.16ct 60x Diamonds VS1/G ~0.04ct/ea To...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,984Sale Price / item|20% Off
1930s Art Deco Platinum Brooch Carved Jadeite Jade & Old European Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite example of Art Deco elegance and master craftsmanship, this circa 1930s platinum brooch encapsulates the glamour, geometry, and symbolic richness of the era. At its hear...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Sapphire Paste Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A 1930s Antique Art Deco Sapphire Brooch. There is something instantly compelling about a piece that feels decisive. This brooch has that un...
Francoise Montague Paris Resin Brooch Orange Poppy Flower
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this charming dimensional pin brooch for French Jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a poppy flowe...
Vintage Statement Crystal Flower Brooch 2000s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A gigantic Vintage Statement Crystal Flower Brooch. Set with a tonne of crystals including a huge central teardrop crystal. Light up your lapel with this spellbinding statement. An u...
Victorian Violin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful figural brooch from the late 19th Century depicting a 3 dimensional realistic violin. Very likely made for a musician in the period. Made of gold filled metal with extraor...
Gold-filled
Art Deco Vintage Style Victorian Brooch Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Victorian Brooch Vintage Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and frog, designed to make a bold statement. Crafte...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Gold & Enamel Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold & enamel stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a butterfly with enameled yellows & blues to the wings. Simply a wonderful st...
14k Gold, 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
Miriam Haskell 1940s Gilt Russian Gold Pearl Stick Pin Brooch, USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Miriam Haskell pearl stick pin/brooch. This is a gilt Russian gold metal flowers stick pin that is hand wired with Niki pearls and on the end of the pin has a flower and th...
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Blend of Nature-Inspired Design and Tiffany’s Refined Craftsmanship Enhance your jewelry collection with this Vintage Tiffany & Co. Butterfly Brooch, impeccably rendered i...
Diamond, Platinum
Handcrafted Sterling Silver American Flag Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
A refined expression of American symbolism, this handcrafted American flag brooch is newly made in solid sterling silver and accented with precisely handset red, white, and blue cubi...
Sterling Silver
FLORENZA signed vintage gold tone rhinestone enamel pearls designer brooch
By Florenza
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed FLORENZA • gold tone with rhinestones enamel and pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
Chanel CC Gold Tone Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC Small Gold-tone logo pin brooch featuring a silver-tone signature interlocking CC logo, crystal, embellishments, a back pin closure, a logo plaque. Circa 2010s Good vinta...
Vintage Coro Duette sapphire double dress clip 1940s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Coro Duette sapphire dress clip. A delightful Art Deco inspired design set with triangular sapphire glass stones and white chatons. The ...
JBK Jacqueline Kennedy CAMROSE KROSS signed\ gold tone sapphire flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JBK Jacqueline Kennedy CAMROSE KROSS • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with mi...
Antique 12 Rock Crystals Gilt Bronze Caged Ring MedievalStyle Amuletic Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique amuletic bronze framed pendant cages a dozen 7mm-diameter single-cut rock crystals that each feature a table-cut decagon crown, deep pavilion, 21 facets and uncut girdle, while the culets range from off-center to blunted. They are tightly set within four linked rings to overlap at the same angle in a sparkling single row. Seeming to retain a little of its original yellow-gold gilding on just the interior, the frame that surrounds each of the four sections of three crystals enables them to reflect pale-yellow-and-lime light when the pendant is viewed from certain angles. Each crystal can be manually rotated. Suggesting French heritage, the Medieval-Frankish culture in northern France made jewelry in similar segmented or open-work shapes of wheels or whorls, which were worn as gem-decorated disk-shaped brooches or gold-caged rock...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
Antique 14k Gold Brooch with Oval Cut Green Jade, Netherlands, 30.6g
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k three-color gold brooch set with an oval cut jade - 30.5 grams detailed description: the size of the brooch is 6.2 cm long by 4.6 cm wide weight 30.6 grams set with - 1 x 4....
Jade, 14k Gold
Marcel Boucher Enamel Phoenix Brooch, 1941
Located in New York, NY
Rare Marcel Boucher Phoenix collector quality bird brooch, from 1941. Of rhodium plate base metal, crystal rhinestone pave, with hand painted cold pear...
Platinum, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Carl Bacher Austrian Egyptian Revival Gold & Enamel Scarab Beetle Stickpin
By Carl Bacher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique Austrian Egyptian Revival gold and enamel stickpin. By Carl Bacher With an 18 karat gold head and a 10 karat gold pinstem. (Possibly converted from another piece to...
Gold, Enamel
Chanel brooch Sophisticated & collectible Metal logo CC Brooch gold
By Chanel
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Chanel brooch This sophisticated and collectible Chanel Metal CC Brooch is a lovely little piece. Pin it to your favorite winter coat or sweater! Chanel is known for their timeless...
Art Deco Platinum-Topped Diamond and Emerald Pin, France, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this exquisite platinum-topped diamond and emerald pin embodies the geometric precision and glamour of the 1920s–1930s. The top portion, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Base Metal
Ruby and Diamonds Gold Brooch, Circa 1915-1925, Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant early 20th-century Austrian bar brooch, crafted circa 1915–1925 and reflecting the refined geometry of the late Austro-Hungarian period transitioning into early Art Deco d...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
David Webb Art Deco Style Pearl Diamond and Black Enamel Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco design brooch features and impressive cultured pearl (13.53mm diameter) of superb quality and condition. It is enhanced by 84 round brilliant diamonds weighing approxim...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Large Sterling Enamel and Marcasite Hot Air Balloon Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, vintage hot air balloon brooch is sterling silver. It features genuine marcasites set between dark blue, red and brown enamel. M...
Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Edwardian /Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch (1905)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian (Belle Epoque) Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch (Early 20th C) Strikingly distinctive Edwardian-era beauty, expertly hand fabricated in platinum over 18K yellow gold during t...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Silver Plate Turtle Dove Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian silver plate love token brooch of two tethered finely detailed turtle doves. For the Victorians there was a close association between true lovers...
Silver Plate
Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower 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 57 ❤️❤️ V...
Vintage older cameo brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone • vintage brooch / pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY ...
Giant Chanel Moghul Snowflake Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Large important Chanel Maison Gripoix Moghul snowflake brooch. Composed of small poured glass cabochons of pale sapphire , emerald and deep ruby in an...
Bronze
Rare 1940 Marcel Boucher Mechanical Tremblant Cuckoo Clock Clip
Located in New York, NY
Rare Marcel Boucher pave rhinestone and enamel mechanical trembler cuckoo clock clip brooch. In a pale mint green and lemon yellow pearlized enamel, crystal rhinestone pave, rhodium plated base metal, with faux pearl drop on the silvered metal pull chain. By pulling the chain, the hatch door...
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel, Steel
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
3 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Circular Pin in 18 Kt Yellow Gold , Estate
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Circular Pin in 18 Kt Yellow Gold , Estate Vintage Circular pin with 7 marquise shape natural sleeping beauty Turquoise 18 karat yellow Gold weight...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Sapphire Flower Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Super rare Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Gold Pave and Invisibly Set Sapphire Poinsettia Star Flower Pin of gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux invisibly set sapphires. Marked: Trifari with Crown. Condition: Excellent Size: 2.85" x 2.85" Reference: Featured in Womens Wear Daily, 1 June 1961, p 9. Judith...
Gilt Metal
Antique Bohemian Faith Love Hope Pin Brooch Garnet Silver Garnet /4.6 gr
Located in SE
Very nice Austrian /Bohemian brooch composed of symbols of Faith, Hope and Love chained together and encircled within a Crescent . There are 76 natural Garnet stones of Pyrope variet...
Garnet, Silver
CARTIER Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage Cartier brooch features an adorable elephant design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, green emerald, and red rubies. Made in...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1960s Large Cat Brooch with Natural Emerald Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1960s Add a touch of whimsy to your jewellery collection with this fabulous-sized 18ct yellow gold cat brooch. Playfully posed, this adorable ki...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch from the early 20th Century of vermeil sterling. A spray of plique green to rose enamel leaves with p...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Money Clip or Tie Pin Signed 728222
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless elegance and storied heritage of Cartier with this exceptional 18K Tri-Color Gold Trinity Tie Pin. Drawing inspiration from one of the Maison’s most iconic de...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Jewelled Clover Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel's personal brooch in the form of a four leaf clover of gilt chased bronze set with a central raised faux pearl. The pearl is surrounded by amythest, citrine, olivine and deep amber colored pastes. The clover leaf's edges highlighted with clear pastes. This brooch has been made by Goossens for Chanel in different colorways, always represented by semiprecious tones mixed with pearls and pastes. Originally purchased at Christies London,1978, Sale of the Personal Collection of Chanel. Signed: CHANEL. Excellent Condition 2" x 7/8" high Foto: Chanel crafting jewelry, 1957 image by Mark West...
Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe Tri Colour Fruit Salad Dress Clips
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe pave and tricolour fruit salads art deco shield shaped dress clips. The matched pair of rhodium plate base metal, crystal...
Rhodium, Base Metal
Kramer of New York Vintage 1950s Sapphire Navy Crystals Water Drop Knot Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Kramer of New York Vintage 1950s Sapphire Navy Blue Crystals Water Drop Knot Elegant Modernist Brooch, Silver Tone Good condition. Small chip at the large blue stone, barely noticea...
Silver Plate
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone maltese cross designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2" by 1 3/4" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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
Antique Victorian 15k Diamond Mourning Brooch Pin Locket Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique Victorian mourning brooch featuring brilliant diamonds set in 15k gold. This beautifully crafted brooch also has a locket on the back to house a photo or lock of hai...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bow-Shaped Brooch with Old European & Single Cut Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bow-shaped brooch features intricate detailing with a series of diamonds set throughout its design. Stone Info: Old European Cut Diamonds, White, SI2, F Single Cut Diamonds, Wh...
Diamond, Platinum
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold-Tone Abstract Brooch Pendant
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold‑tone abstract dangle brooch/pendant featuring a clear purple glass cabochon and nude‑tone patina accents. This brooch/pendant perfectly reflects the c...
Gilt Metal
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Red Hard Stone Ladybug Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Whimsical Nod to Nature’s Charm and Grace Elevate your accessory game with this ladybug-inspired brooch, crafted in 18K yellow gold and accented by lustrous hardstone, maybe red co...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,200Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Vintage 1963 Figural Des
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming and highly collectible vintage lion brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels dates to 1963 and exemplifies the maison’s playful yet refined approach to fine jewelry design. Cra...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 15tcw Amethyst Gold FLY Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant & Finely detailed Vintage Amethyst Gold Bee Fly Wasp Brooch Pin. Featuring Hand set Amethyst, weighing approx. 15tcw and Beautifully Hand-crafted textur...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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