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Brooches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1910s
Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Composed of 18K gold, this antique archaeological revival brooch in the form of a fibula dates from circa 1870. Elaborately ornamented with appl...
Category
Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Blue Paste and Pearl Swallow Wishbone Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique blue paste, pearl, and yellow gold brooch, set with a round cut blue paste, and ten seed pearls, set in 9 karat yellow gold, with a silve...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamond bird brooch, gold and silver
Located in Uccle, BE
Antique brooch end 19th, begin 20th century made of yellow gold 18n Karat and Silver.
Gold and silver brooch featuring a swallow with spread wings paved with old-cut (for a total o...
Category
1890s European Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
French 18K Diamond Maiden Brooch After Maison Menu
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exceptional French brooch centers on a serene beauty with upswept hair perched above an old pear cut diamond. Symmetrically arranged openwork foliate flow around her, further embellished by a tiny clusters of grapes and a pair of handled urns. The reverse is beautifully detailed as well and contains a partial maker's mark on the pin stem and a French eagles head hallmark on the c-clasp. I believe this brooch was likely made by Maison Menu...
Category
1880s French Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
A Rare Alexis Falize Antique Gold and Cloisonné Enamel Locket, Circa 1867
By Falize
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Alexis Falize Antique Gold and Cloisonné Enamel Locket, Circa 1867
This exquisite oval-shaped locket, crafted circa 1869, epitomizes the fusion of French artistry and Japanese aesthetic that characterized Alexis Falize's work during the late 19th century. The obverse features a meticulously rendered cloisonné enamel scene of a bird perched gracefully on a branch, while the reverse presents a serene landscape, showcasing Falize's mastery of the cloisonné technique and his deep appreciation for Japanese motifs.
The locket is housed in its original Japanese silk box, reflecting the authenticity and preservation of this remarkable piece. Falize, a distinguished Parisian jeweler (1811–1898), was profoundly influenced by Japanese and Chinese art, integrating Oriental motifs and palettes into his creations. This fascination was part of the broader Japonisme movement that swept through Europe following Japan's opening to Western trade in 1854, introducing Japanese decorative arts to a captivated Western audience.
Employing the cloisonné enamel technique—a method prevalent in traditional Japanese and Chinese metalwork—Falize delineated intricate designs using fine metal wires to create compartments (cloisons), which were then filled with vibrant enamels. This locket exemplifies such craftsmanship, with its vivid colors and precise detailing. Notably, Falize collaborated with esteemed enameller Antoine Tard, renowned for his Oriental-style cloisonné enamels. Tard's exceptional skill earned him accolades, including a gold collaborator’s medal at the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris. Their partnership produced some of the most celebrated cloisonné jewels of the era.
Comparable works by Falize are held in prestigious institutions worldwide. The British Museum houses a gold locket adorned with cloisonné enamel by Falize, highlighting the significance of his work in their collection. The Metropolitan Museum of Art features a reversible brooch attributed to Falize, further exemplifying his expertise in cloisonné enamel. Additionally, the Cleveland Museum of Art acquired a similar cloisonné locket marked by Falize, underscoring the widespread recognition of his craftsmanship. The Victoria and Albert Museum and the Schmuckmuseum in Pforzheim also include Falize's cloisonné enamelled lockets in their collections, attesting to the enduring legacy of his work.
In the realm of private collections, Wartski London has featured rare cloisonné...
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19th Century French Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Cherub with Grapes Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherub with Grapes
Weight: 35.3 Grams
Stone: Shell
Measurements: 3.20 x 2.80 Inches
Metal: 9K
ITEM #: BR-1483-121824-17
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the elegance of the Victorian era, this exquisitely carved French agate cameo features a neoclassical maiden in profile, adorned with a delicate floral crown. Her serene expr...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Emerald Lizard Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic, antique Victorian era lizard brooch is a century old surprise. Shimmering diamonds and lush green emerald 'scales' create an elegant pattern and color palate alongsid...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 63.20 Carat Malachite and 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 63.20 carat malachite and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fin...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Malachite, Yellow Gold
Antique Demantoid And Old Mine Cut Diamonds Crescent Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian crescent brooch with old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 1 carat centered with a demantoid stone brooch length is 2.5cm hall marke...
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Belle Époque Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Cabochon Seed Pearl Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate and charming brooch was made around 1885. It is designed as a series of quatrefoils made each with crysoberyll cats eye cabochon. The colour ranges from lighter green ...
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1890s European Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver
Fabergé Ruby Diamond Presentation Brooch, circa 1890s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Fabergé Ruby and Diamond Presentation Brooch, ca. 1890s
A rare brooch depicting a blooming cherry blossom twig on a honeycomb background and showing an imperial crown with rubies and diamonds.
This brooch is by the workmaster August Hollming (1854-1913), ca. 1880s, who worked for Fabergé. Peter Carl...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Neotrigonia Shell Trident Brooch - c1880
Located in Hummelstown, PA
The Greek sea god Poseidon and his Roman counterpart Neptune are often associated with a three pronged trident. The spear is believed to be symbolic of power and the holy number three. This wonderful Victorian era trident brooch features a platinum topped gold spear head...
Category
1880s Antique Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Starburst Star Brooch Rose Diamond Gold Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sparkling star is set with graduated old mine rose diamonds in silver backed onto 9 karat gold. This star would have been part of a set that could be converted into a hairpin or...
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Victorian Opal Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A Victorian opal crescent moon brooch, set with oval opal cabochons, graduating in size, with old mine-cut diamonds set between the outer edge of the opa...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Antique Victorian portrait brooch, ceramic, hand painted
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine antique Victorian era hand enamelled porcelain brooch.
The brooch is an oval shape with a hand painted porcelain plaque to the centre featuring an angelic child or a Putti.
...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian 1.38 Carat Diamond Enamel and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian 1.38 carat diamond, enamel and 21 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooch collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 21k yellow gold.
The interlacing, pierced decorated frame is ornamented with a central 0.59ct Old French pear cut diamond.
The exceptional textured scrolling leaf decorated brooch incorporates interlacing bands of vibrant blue hot enamel, in addition to seven individually collet set Dutch cut diamonds.
The lower portion of the brooch features an articulating terminal, reflecting the same design style and accented with a 0.49ct Old French pear cut diamond flanked to the upper and lower portions with two further Dutch diamonds.
The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and C clasp.
This large diamond brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 21 karat gold; this purity of gold indicates the high quality of the piece.
This impressive Victorian brooch is supplied with two IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting stones.
Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this Victorian enamel brooch...
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1850s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau 1890 Brooch In 14Kt Gold Montana Sapphires & Mississippi River Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
All American art Nouveau brooch with national gemstones.
Stunning piece, created in America during the early Art Nouveau period, back in the 1890. It was carefully crafted with free forms, organic and scrolls motifs in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and embellished with natural earth mined stones, only found in the United States as Mississippi river and the Montana mountains...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 7.50 Diamond Floral Spray Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Notable Victorian period Diamond spray brooch made of silver over 15 Kt gold - 1860 ca
Designed as a beautiful flower & leaf spray richly set with a selection of old Diamonds totalling 7.50 Ct
Diamonds consist in 2 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.90 Ct (G/H-VVS/VS) – 30 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 5.00 Ct (G/H – VVS/SI) – 27 rose cut diamonds totalling approx .60 Ct
TCW is approx 7.50 CT
Impressive Victorian artwork...
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1860s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Late Victorian 10 Karat Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Late Victorian 10k gold & seed pearl stick pin.
With a lotus shaped flower that has a small white round seed pearl set at its center.
Si...
Category
19th Century Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Wearing Pearls Signed Miniature Portrait Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an exceptional Victorian pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1850.
The piece features a detailed miniature portrait of a lady wearing pearls. It is hand painted and...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Gold & Enamel Mourning Hair Locket Brooch Seed Pearls
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful VICTORIAN 14K GOLD Mourning Pin Locket. This has a glass back that would have housed a lock of hair or a picture of your loved one that had passed...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Cut Steel Butterfly Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little brooch in the shape of a butterfly has been made around 1830 out of polished steel nails rivetted onto a metal base.
Category
1830s British Antique Brooches
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique Victorian Etruscan Diamond Yellow Gold Ornate Pin
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold ornate Victorian decorative gold pin
Antique Victorian pin is decorated with Etruscan gold and rounded diamond shaped decoration
Pins are 2.5" long
May be used for collar of blazer jackets
Pinheads width measuring 0.18 inch
An antique Victorian Etruscan gold...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass
Victorian Gold Diamond Bow Brooch Pendant, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A bow shaped diamond brooch/pendant from the Victorian era, ca. 1880s. It is studded with old European and cushion cut diamonds, weighing circa 5 carats.
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Rare Moonstone Man in the Sun Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Rare Man in the Sun carved Moonstone Stickpin in 14k gold with fine detailing. A corrugated
gold "sun" frames the carving and within, a red foil is ...
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, 14k Gold
18kt gold Carnelian Cameo Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This Exquisite and Rare Collectible Antique Victorian/Etruscan Revival 18kt Gold Carved Carnelian Cameo Fibula Pin/Brooch is a testament to refined elegance. Drawing inspiration from...
Category
1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Rare Austro-Hungarian Silver Enamel Perfume Pomander Chatelaine Pin
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
An exquisite and rare antique from the Renaissance Revival period, this Austro-Hungarian gilt silver and enamel pomander chatelaine pin is a true collector’s treasure. Meticulously h...
Category
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold & Seed Pearl Victorian Horseshoe Crescent Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Lovely, Victorian crescent shaped brooch. Features a lucky horseshoe centre & floral detailing, ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Pearl Safety Pin Set In Original Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous set comes with the original box. the safety pins are modelled in 9carat gold and set with a pearl.
Largest Pin Length: 4.5cm
Smallest Pin Length: 2.5cm
Weight Pins O...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Antique 2.38 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch, 1880s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.38 carat opal and 0.75 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant/brooch ; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning versatile antique Victorian pendant/brooch has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a silver setting.
This pendant/brooch displays a feature floral composition of six impressive heart shaped cabochon opals with an elevated central round faceted cut diamond.
The arched frame is embellished with six claw set diamonds in relief to the medial arrangement, alternating with three-claw set diamonds to each incurve.
The outer circumference of this stunning setting is embellished with further six claw-set heart shaped cabochon opals accented with six further Old European cut diamonds, emanating from the aforementioned relief set stones and completing the design.
This antique Victorian opal pendant...
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1880s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Emerald Peacock Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
This piece would be made on order. It will take approximately 4-5 weeks to deliver from date of order. Please note that there could be slight variations in final stone content and ca...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Moss Agate And Diamond Brooch 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval moss agate within a rose-cut diamond surround, within original case length 2.3cm
Weight: 3gr.
Category
1840s Scottish Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Bird Brooch of Silver & 9ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique, Victorian era brooch (circa 1880) features a parrot of silver and diamonds set on a bar of 9ct rose gold with two pearls.
The piece has a ring so that it can also be w...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Right Facing Lady Chalcedony Cameo Large Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian large oval pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1880.
The piece features a chalcedony cameo depicting a right facing lady. The frame is adorned with seed pearl...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, Enamel
Emile Olive An Impressive Belle Epoque Brooch Pendant by Fonsèque & Olive
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book:
Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 463
This pendant is an exceptional example of the fusion of Japonisme and Art Nouveau in France. The background in plique-à-jour enamel represents a lily pond in the Japanese cloisonné manner on which a magnificent blister pearl set in gold appears to float. The fine diamond-studded frame surround shows the elegant and characteristic swirls of the French Art Nouveau style.
Emile Olive...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Lizard Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkable Victorian brooch. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a lizard and showcases exceptional attention to detail....
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era 1850.c brooch in a circular designe centered with old mine cut diamonds flanked with old mine cut diamonds with estimate weight of 1 car...
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1850s Antique Brooches
Brooch or Pendant Snake yellow Gold 18 Carats, Ruby, Saphir
Located in Vannes, FR
Brooch or Pendant Snake yellow gold 18 Carats, Ruby, Saphir
This snake-shaped brooch, crafted entirely in 18-carat yellow gold, can also be worn as a pendant.
It features a caboch...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian sapphire emerald diamond 18k yellow gold snake flower brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This intricate Victorian brooch from the 1880s features a coiled snake and flower motif in 18k yellow gold. A round cut sapphire of approximately 0.12 carats centers the design, surr...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Persian Turquoise Locket Brooch Pin Forget Me Not Bow Motif Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning early Victorian - Georgian Antique 14 Karat Gold and Turquoise Bow Forget Me Not Flower Brooch with a hanging locket pendant. The 23 round Persian Turquoise cabochons are absolutely exquisite. The jewels are set in Forget Me Not flower designs in an elegant bow motif with engraved and repousse gold work. Below the bow hangs a round pendant with a locket compartment on the reverse. The locket currently contains a braided hair design. This may be removed and replaced with a photo or memento if desired. The pendant brooch is in its original fitted box from RAV Jeweller, 55 Castle Street, Regent Street .
The brooch is an exquisite example of early memorial jewelry...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany 19th Century Carved Labradorite Frog Stick Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming and Rare Tiffany Carved Labradorite Frog 18K Stick Pin from the late 19th Century. The stone has been cleverly chosen and beautifully carved to reflect the blueish green iri...
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1870s American High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold
Brooch Coral Branch & Carved Sapphires with Diamonds, Circa 1910
Located in Southbury, CT
This antique coral and sapphire brooch is striking and quite unique; a bit eccentric -natural, organic, and elemental.
A 60 mm tall, 61 mm wide branch of natural angel skin coral w...
Category
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Elegant Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Brooch from the late 19th Century set in sterling. Made in France with sterling hallmarks on hook closure. Heavy quality sterling hand set with...
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1890s French Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 14ct Gold, Early Victorian Enamel, Pearl, Diamond Venus & Cupid Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Venus & Cupid Brooch
14ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1860s
Introducing an exquisite early Victorian 14ct gold stamped cherub portrait brooch, featurin...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, turquoise, and pearl stick pin, comprising one round turquoise cabochon, and one seed pearl, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a pin of 15 karat yellow gold.
T...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Button Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Button Brooch of beautifully matched coral buttons from the late 19th Century. Wonderful coral color, Gilt metal. 1880's Ita...
Category
1880s Italian Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gilt Metal
Antique Georgian Brooch Mandolin 18K Gold Diamond Pearl Pale Blue Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisite brooch is designed in the shape of a miniature round-backed mandolin. It was created around 1825 out of 18K gold. The body, the neck and the headstock of the mandolin ...
Category
1820s French George IV Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pearls & Turquoise Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(19) Natural Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape- Prong & Stem Set - White Color - 1.8-2.6mm (approx.)
(18) Natural Genuine Turquoise- Round & Oval Shape - Prong & Ste...
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Black Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver on Gold Brooch, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This fabulous antique brooch, masterfully designed with elegant Art Nouveau accents, features a wonderful black opal cabouchon measuring 20 x 17mm, rub-over set in the centre in an 1...
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1880s English Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold,...
Yellow Gold and Platinum Agate Stickpin
Located in Firenze, IT
A horse-shoe pin set with agate
Category
1910s British Victorian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Japanese 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Shakudo Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval-shaped form decorated with a raised cameo of Japanese scenery
Depicting cherry blossom trees, a house, and two men pulling a woman in a cart with an umbrella
Engr...
Category
1880s Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper, Shakudo
Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique enamel brooch, 18K, Renaissance Revival, c. 1880. Slightly more than 1 inch in diameter, this brooch has French import marks both on the ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 19K Yellow Gold Turquoise Cross Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This intricate Victorian brooch captivates with its ornate design and rich textures. Crafted in 19k gold, it features a central blue turquoise, surrounded by a series of meticulously...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boxed Victorian Moonstone Heart and Cupids Arrow Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A pair of late Victorian diamond moonstone sweethearts nestled side-by-side framed by lustrous half pearls and Cupid's golden arrow. Comes with the original box as shown. Sweet as ca...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Arts & Crafts Walton & Co. 14K Green Gold Dove Brooch with Australian Black Opal
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an exceptional Walton & Co. brooch from the Arts & Crafts era that is made in a rare 14k green gold with an incredible Australian black opal in the center. The brooch has bea...
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1910s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Brooch shape of a half moon with rose cut diamonds 14k white gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold with silver moon brooch set with rose diamonds up to 0.20ct – G/H – SI
Detailed description
the size of the brooch is 3.0 cm wide
weight 5.6 grams
set with
- 31 x...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
15ct Gold Victorian Bow Shaped Heart & Arrow Brooch with Etruscan Gold Work
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Bow Brooch
15ct Gold Tagged
Circa 1870s
This stunning Victorian brooch is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Fashioned from 15ct yellow gold, it is designed in a beaut...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Shopping for Vintage Brooches? Find Chanel Brooches, Gold Brooches, Fabergé Brooches and Other Jewelry on 1stDibs
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.