1950s Silver Horse Head Brooch With Marcasite Stones
Located in London, GB
A 1950s very fine modelled mid-century horse's head brooch. With graded marcasite stones and a green paste-set stone in the eye. Marcasite has been popular since Victorian times. In...
Marcasite, Silver
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 ...
Trifari Gold Plated and Faux Pearl Flower Brooch
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Stylish Trifari textured and shiny gold plated flower brooch, featuring beautiful faux pearls. The brooch is in very good condition, with little wear to the pearls. Measuring length...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Pendant Set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby – 14 Carats Natural Multi-Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka – 4 Carats Convert...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
Vintage MOSCHINO Green Enamel Fish Brooch, Italian Proverb
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Green Enamel Fish Brooch, Italian Proverb Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Engraved Italian Proverb "Chi Dorme Non Piglia Pesci" - "he who sleeps doesn't catc...
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1895 Makers Mark L & L Fabulous, Victorian Oval Shaped Brooch. Set with Gorgeous Sapphires & Diamonds. Beautifully Detailed...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique A.J. Hedges 14K Gold & Pearl Black Enamel Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Antique A.J. Hedges 14K Gold & Pearl Black Enamel Brooch A beautifully detailed antique brooch by A.J. Hedges, crafted in 14K yellow gold and designed in an elegant floral motif. Th...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage gold tone enamel butterfly designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 33 ❤️❤️ ...
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
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Dragon Diamond Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Diamond and Ruby Brooch, designed in the bold, imaginative style that made David Webb one of the most celebrated American jewelry houses ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
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
$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...
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
Vintage LR signed gold silver tone dolphin designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed LR • gold and silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ❤️❤️...
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
Antique Edwardian Tourmaline 15ct Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian wings brooch featuring a large round tourmaline and tiny seed pearls. The brooch is set in 15ct yellow gold. It is most likely the Tourmaline was a later addition...
Tourmaline, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1870 Miniature Painting Amor Cupid Brooch Oriental Pearls Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming brooch with a miniature painting depicting amor was created in 1870 ca. The miniature painting shows cupid holding a light in his left hand. In his right hand he is hol...
Oriental Pearl, Silver, Brass
Victorian 2.20ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1880s, comes this beautiful Victorian butterfly brooch. Set in silver, a collection of old cut diamonds adorn the butterfly’s body and wings. Totalling 2.20 carat the d...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Platinum Diamond Arrow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A delicate expression of Art Deco refinement, this Cartier arrow brooch captures the Maison’s fascination with symmetry, motion, and light. Crafte...
Diamond, Platinum
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Purple and Red Jeweled Gilded Metal Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris jeweled brooch features a gilt-metal geometric star shape, carved and see-through, adorned with purple and ruby-red crystal rhinestones. Th...
Gilt Metal
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
Van Cleef & Arpels Clematis Mid-Century Coral Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: approximately 0.64 carats Size: 2.125 inches length x 1.76 inches width Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 20.76 grams Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Period: Mid-Century (1960...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
AVON signed vintage gold tone red enamel heart captivating cupid pins
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer pins MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤️ VI...
Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Enamel Lobster Brooch in the Surrealist style. Large scale in gilt metal with vibrant red enamel. Channel your inner Schiaparelli with this brooch perched in unusual places....
Enamel, Gilt Metal
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...
AntiqueRenaissance FleurDeLis Niello HighRelief Gilt Engraved Heraldry Reliquary
Located in Chicago, IL
Demonstrating the epitome of miniature decorative art by Renaissance European goldsmiths who fashioned quatrefoil and/or cruciform jewelry with heraldry or religious symbols, this ce...
Gilt Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper
Sterling Silver Turquoise and Marcasite Spider Brooch
Located in London, GB
Fabulous sterling silver spider brooch, set with teardrop shaped turquoise stones for the body and head, and the legs are set with marcasites. Measuring diameter approximately 5.3 cm...
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Carved Coral Bird and Fruit Clip
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Carved Coral Clip of birds and fruits set in sterling. Hand carved in China circa 1920 in a pierced design. Works well as a pendant clipped on beads. 1.25" x 75". 19...
Coral, Sterling Silver
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
Vintage gold tone amethyst glass rhinestones flower designer 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 A65 ❤...
Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Pradise
Located in New York, NY
Early rare Art Deco Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise brooch with signature pearlized enamel in garnets, purples and orange from the late 1930's. U...
Rhodium, Enamel
1980s Large Monet Abstract Textured Oval Brooch
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Monet was founded in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1929 by brothers Michael and Jay Chernow in 1929. Monet made high quality costume jewellery that was known as “wearable art”. This i...
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...
Italian 18 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Fan Brooch with Rubies and Sapphire, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Italian 18 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Fan Brooch with Rubies and Sapphire, 1930 Elegant and theatrical, this finely crafted Italian brooch is fashioned in 18 karat yellow Gold in the sh...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage signed MONET gold plated crystals flower designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
Vintage matte gold modernist designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Vintage 80's flapper art deco style ladies face designer pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones and hand painted resin material • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minim...
KJL KENNETH JAY LANE signed silver glass Native American Indian designer brooch
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3 3/4" by 3" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
TRIFARI crown signed gold plated faux pearls rhinestones flower designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold plated with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal ...
Antique Art Deco Marcasite Silver Openwork Brooch with Blue Center Stone
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco rectangular brooch featuring a filagree openwork design with a blue glass stone in the center. It is marked 935 silver probably...
Marcasite, Silver
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Silver Clear Paste Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian crescent moon pin brooch. It is crafted in 14K gold and silver. The piece features clear paste. Circa 1920. Weight: 6.56g Diameter: 3.3cm IMPORTANT: As a buye...
Gold, Silver
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
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.02 Carat Ruby 0.25 Carat Diamond Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful Victorian snake pin brooch crafted in 14K gold and 950 platinum. Circa 1880. The piece features: - blue paste - 2 rubies, round cut, TW 0.02ct, R 2/2, SI - 36 di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior Vintage 1972 Gold Vivid Textured Rose Curled Leaf Flower Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1972 3D Unisex Vivid Textured Blossom Flourish Rose Curled Leaf Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches, ba...
Gold Plate
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
$572Sale Price|20% Off
Russian Baltic Amber Cabochon Spider Vintage Pin Brooch in Gold, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite spider brooch. This Russian pin is the perfect accessory, featuring an amber body set on a goldtone setting and accented with two round black eyes. The twisted wire legs add a quirky and artistic touch. Hallmarks: 03P, C.1u.1p50k Vintage safety pin...
Amber
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Refined Fusion of Color and Classic Elegance Indulge in the charm of a bygone era with this Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch, beautifully accented by a 0.10-carat round diamond, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Vintage MIMI DI N Bamboo Style Gold & Silver Tone Brooch
By Mimi di N
Located in Atlanta, GA
We're coining a new phrase ... tiki chic! That's right ... a combination of island kitsch and glamorous style. And where better to start than this statement making brooch by Mimi d...
Gilt Metal
Victorian brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold and silver brooch with rose diamonds up to 0.40ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 3.5 cm long by 1.7 cm wide weight 5.6 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Seed Pearl Arrow Pin Brooch
Located in London, GB
This delicate Victorian pin captures the elegance and symbolism of 19th-century jewellery. Crafted in warm 9ct yellow gold, the arrow is beautifully detailed with fine texture and se...
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
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
$388Sale Price|20% Off
Coral and Turquoise Lucite Gilded Ram Figural Brooch By Hattie Carnegie, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Extremely rare and hard-to-find piece - 3" tall - Gold plated - Faux turquoise and coral molded lucite ...
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. Woloch Atelier. Openwork golden metal brooch ornamented with rhinestones and glass...
Gilt Metal
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
Eisenberg Aquamarine Noh Mask Clip
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Eisenberg Aquamarine Noh Mask Clip from the 1940's. Large gilt metal Noh Mask with jeweled faux aquas and crystal pastes with bearded pendant of collets set aqua pastes. ...
Gilt Metal
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
Antique Demantoid Garnet Dragonfly Pin of 14k Gold, Circa 1886
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An enchanting antique pin dated 1886, designed as a finely rendered dragonfly in 14 karat gold, set with vivid demantoid garnets and accented by a sparkling diamond. The demantoids d...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
ART NOUVEAU Brooch with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 3.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds total approx. 3.50 ct - G/H - SI/P - 6.1 cm x 1.4 cm detailed description The brooch is 5.4 cm wide and 2.5 cm ...
Diamond, 18k 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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