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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: White Diamond
Gemstone: Amethyst
Sworn Enemies Titanium Ramification Brooch
Located in London, GB
Rams are called rams for a reason. When bleating just doesn’t cut it as a chat up line, the males of so many species resort to various displays of testosterone fuelled masculinity. E...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold Diamond Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled white Orchid convertible brooch.
Beautiful three-dimensional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, between the 1901-1910. Th...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Peretti Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Nature Brooch
Located in Bellmore, NY
Experience the epitome of natural elegance with this exquisite Vintage Tiffany & Co. Peretti Diamond-set Platinum and 18k Gold Chives Brooch, a true testament to the enduring creativ...
Category
1990s Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Hand Made 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
Absolutely StunningBrooch! This is a handmade Vintage piece that features a beautiful 130 carat amethyst at the center that measures 1 inch by 1.25 inch. The amethyst is surrounded ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco French Brooch Pendant Gold 18 kt amethyst Topaz French Rose Aquamarine
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
One of a kind necklace or brooch or pendant holder, Art Deco style, French high quality jewelry, 70s SXX.
With a rectangular and convex profile on 18 kt ...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold
Georgian Amethyst & 18K Yellow Gold Cannetille Brooch - France - Circa 1820
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional Georgian Amethyst and 18K yellow gold cannetille work brooch - featuring four fine crimped collet set and solid gold backed amethyst gemstones (approx. 9.36 Total Carat W...
Category
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 1890 Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold Diamonds Pearls Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Plique à jour pendant brooch.
A exceptional piece, created during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1890. Surely It was crafted in Austria or Germany with the difficul...
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...
Amethyst Brooch/Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 75.37 carats Brooch/Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
(chain not included)
Width: 4.5 cm
Length: 6.0 cm
Total Weight: 41.98 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 when it wa...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This brooch features a lovely flower design set with 116 brilliant round diamonds. The diamonds weigh 2.50 carats total. Made in 14k white gold.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Judith Ripka 18K White Gold Round Diamond Filligree Brooch Pendant
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Judith Ripka brooch finely crafted in 18 karat white gold in an intricate design featuring delicate filigree open scrollwork in the shape o...
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Onyx & Diamond Penguins Brooch - 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate the beauty of nature and elegance with this Onyx & Diamond Penguins Brooch, featuring a delightful pair of penguins adorned with a total cara...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Antique vintage brooch representing a bouquet composed of an antique cushion-cut diamond da...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.10 Carat Total Weight Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold (Stamped on back of piece, tested)
Weight: 3.6 grams
Diamond Details
Shape: Round Brilliant
Carat Weight: .10 carat, total weight
Color: I
Clarity: ...
Category
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings and Brooch Jewelry Set
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Elegant shell shaped earring and brooch set . Made in 18 karat ribbed yellow gold . Each shell is set with lively ruby cabochon on one side while the top of it is adorned with diamo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Silver Dragonfly Brooch/Pendant set with Sapphires
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
This one of a kind piece is convertible between a Brooch and a Pendant. It is set with Mother of Pearl Wings accented by tiny White Sapphires. The Body is set with a Rainbow Collecti...
Category
2010s Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enameled Purple Pansy Brooch in 14kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled purple flower brooch.
Very beautiful three-dimensional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau peri...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Art Deco Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: 14K yellow gold
Amethyst: 3 round cut = 0.60ctw
Dimensions: pin measures 60 x 6.20mm
Weight: 5.09 grams
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Diamond Black Onyx Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Art Deco style black onyx brooch in 15 karat yellow gold, platinum set with 0.57 carat (total) diamonds; part of our an...
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1950s French Ruby Emerald Chrysoprase Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Lovely retro brooch, it represents a bird of paradise, the feathers being set with alternating rubies and emeralds, the belly a...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Citrine, Peridot, Pink Tourmaline, and White Diamond Arrow Pins in 18K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful multi color and multi shape (citrine, peridot, pink tourmaline, and white diamond) brooch pins. Handmade in 18k white gold. This set of pins has 4 in total.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Citrine, White Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1920s Diamonds Platinum Lace Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Platinum and 18 Karats white gold brooch.
A sublimely delicate piece of antique jewelry, this brooch with its geometric, openwork lines is set with millegrain-cut cushion-cut diamond...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Opal Green Tourmaline Amethyst Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vibrant diamond and gemstone brooch handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The pin features inlays of opal gemstone, green tourmaline, amethyst, and round brilliant cut diamonds. The d...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14711
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This elegant bar pin features one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold filigree. Width: 5 mm
Approximate diamond weight: .13 ct.
Diamond color: K...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in platinum and 18 karats white gold, grotesque and owl hallmarks.
Rectangular shaped, this beautiful art deco jewel is openworked with ribbons motifs, set with brilliant- cut...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Signed American Edwardian 14k Gold and Amethyst Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Edwardian stick pin.
In 14k gold.
By Eckfelt & Ackley Inc of Newark, NJ.
With a fine buff top cut amethyst cabochon set in a fancy engraved bezel.
Marked to the re...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Retro Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 14 karat yellow gold retro brooch adorned with sapphire and diamond accents. The centerpiece of this brooch features 16 sapphire gemstones...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 The brooch consists of four openwork leaves forming a butterfly. The center is set with a sparkling old cushion cut diamond. The leaves are embellished with numerous old ...
Category
1880s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Diamond Floral Brooch By Henry Dunay
By Henry Dunay
Located in New Orleans, LA
This sophisticated brooch from the famed American jeweler Henry Dunay takes the form of a bouquet of beautiful amaryllis flowers. Two colored diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 car...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum ‘Un Cercle’ Clip Brooch Circa 1931
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Deco ‘Un Cercle’ clip brooch by Van Cleef and Arpels c.1931, the brooch of open circular form set throughout with brilliant cut diamonds, embellished to each side with baguette diamonds and to the centre front with an angular geometric motif channel set with baguette and brilliant cut diamonds, the lower half with cut out details adding to the contrast between the curved and straight edges, all in platinum with a hinged opening, the top right quarter folding forwards to allow the brooch to be clipped in place. This is an iconic VCA design that has featured in books and exhibitions on the jewellery of this prestigious Maison. An archival advert for ‘Un Cercle’ shows how versatile the clip is, the clever mechanism allowing it to be pinned easily to hats, clothing and even an evening bag. Anywhere you need a touch of pure glamour, pin the ‘Circle’ and it is instantly elevated.
Maker
Van Cleef & Arpels
Period
Circa 1931
Origin
French
Gemstones
14 x baguette diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 1.2cts
81 x brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 6.4cts
Setting
Platinum signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Bte SGDC numbered and with workshop mark for Rubel Freres and French assay mark
Weight
23 grams
Dimensions
4.9cm / 1.9” in diameter
0.5cm / 0.2” wide at narrowest point tapering to 1.1cm / 0.43” at widest point
Condition
Very fine
Literature & Exhibitions
See ‘Set in Style – The Jewellery of Van Cleef & Arpels’, Sarah D. Coffin p.225 for an image of this brooch design alongside an archival advert for it.
Directors Notes
The names of Jean and Robert Rubel are relatively unknown today but during the 1920s and 30s they ran one of the most important jewellery workshops in Paris. Responsible for creating many beautiful and iconic jewels of the period, predominantly for Van Cleef & Arpels, the firm was one of the ‘unsung heroes’ of French haute joaillerie in the first half of the 20th Century. Before emigrating from Hungary to France, the brothers had run a successful jewellery shop in their native Budapest. They settled in Paris and opened a workshop at 22 rue Vivienne, not far from the Place Vendôme, in 1915. They gradually built their business and reputation for fine quality craftsmanship and within ten years they were working for some of the most prestigious Parisian jewellers. One such client was Van Cleef & Arpels who began working with Rubel Frères sometime around 1923 and the two firms would go on to form a close working relationship that would last for twenty years. They remained in Paris, quietly creating their masterpieces for sale in the Place Vendome boutiques, until 1939. It was then that they were offered the opportunity to move to America where Van Cleef & Arpels had recently opened offices. The two brothers were asked to set up and supervise a workshop in New York which would make the Van Cleef jewellery...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
White Diamond Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 12.00 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds in this handmade 18k yellow gold and platinum brooch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Love for Ever
Magnificent little treasure as survivor of a past pledge of love will please the next keeper with its un discussed beauty and hidden secret tales of love
Georgian perio...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Amatheyst Diamond 18k White Gold Owl Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish owl that can be worn as a brooch or pendant! It features 15 oval-shaped amethyst, weighing approximately 4 carats total, which has rich royal-purple color. Adding t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco, Nouveau, Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch with Diamonds and Pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
Step into the Art Deco era, when craftsmanship and style went hand in hand, and flaunt yourself with this magnificent bar brooch that embodies both history and art.
Every detail of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Diamond Tsavorite and Ruby Multi-coloured Back Frog Pendant and Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Diamond Tsavorite and Ruby Multi-coloured Back Frog Pendant and Brooch is a whimsical and captivating piece that captures the spirit of nature in a unique way. The pendant and brooch features an intricately designed frog with a multi-coloured gemstone-studded back. Sparkling diamonds, vibrant tsavorites, and rich rubies are meticulously arranged to mimic the frog's distinctive markings, adding a burst of colour and brilliance to the piece. The combination of gemstones creates a harmonious and eye-catching effect that radiates charm and playfulness. This versatile accessory can be worn as a pendant or a brooch, allowing you to showcase its enchanting design either close to your heart or as an elegant adornment on your attire. The centrepiece London Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, and Tsavorite stones create a kaleidoscope of colours, while the Round Fancy Colour Diamonds...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Antonio Pineda Amethyst Pea Pod 970 Silver Masterpiece Taxco Brooch Circa 1960s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Absolutely stunning, avante garde work of wearable art by Taxco, Mexico master silversmith Antonio Pineda! In top quality 970 purity silver, this circa 1960s brooch is in the whimsic...
Category
1960s Mexican Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Cartier 18ct Gold And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch Circa 1960s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A charming gold and diamond stylised hummingbird brooch by Cartier c.1960s, the body finely modelled in 18ct yellow gold with a textured finish and carefully formed feathers, the bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Amethyst Diamond Tourmaline Floral Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This aesthetically alluring brooch pin is crafted in a solid 14K white and yellow gold, the latter applied to colored gemstone settings. It weighs 22.5 grams and measures 2 long x 1....
Category
1980s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
An Antique Amethyst & Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique silver on gold, amethyst and diamond brooch. Set with an oval cut amethyst in an openwork mount of old cushion-cut diamonds. Total diamond...
Category
1850s Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond
Madeira Citrine Pendant Necklace Brooch Cabochon 24.14 Carat
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Highly prized 24.14 carat Madeira Citrine Cabochon, set in a one-of-a-kind, state of the art, convertible pendant necklace and brooch, adorned by a total of 0.86 carats of diamonds. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, White Gold...
Art Deco Matching Diamond Clips Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of matching Art Deco diamond and platinum clips c.1925, each of triangular form and openwork design set with a mix of different diamond cuts including round, baguett...
Category
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 5 Carat Diamond Floral Brooch Pin Platinum In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k Yellow Gold
Diamond Details: Approx. 5ctw of round and baguette cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity
Measurements: 24mm x 9mm x 60mm
Total Weight: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Amethyst & Jade 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst & Jade 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Bouquet of flower motif, featuring carved amethyst, small round-cut diamonds, and one big leaf made ...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Brooch with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peony Petal floral brooch is in 18 karat yellow gold with 31 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural octagon cut emerald. The sculptural design adds the extra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
18K Yellow Gold Sunflower Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
White diamonds and gold combine to produce a brilliant glow to this brooch. 18k yellow gold enlivens a sunflower motif, featuring two overlapping rows of textured petals. The artisan...
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910s This one of a kind floral motif late Art Nouveau / early Art Deco era brooch is superbly modeled and finely crafted in 18K yellow gold. The brooch is set with twenty sev...
Category
1910s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1840s Large Jeweled Gold Enamel Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1840s, most likely French. This ornate 18K gold antique brooch is centered with a black onyx plaque depicting, a scene of a bird chasing a butterfly. The bird is superbly mode...
Category
1840s Antique Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k ...
Enamel Brooch, Pendant, as Exotic Ornamental Fish, 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and luxurious enamel brooch, pendant, (enhancer) as an exotic ornamental fish, 18 karat gold and diamonds.
Wearable as brooch or pendant.
The brilliants have a very good ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Floral Peony Petal Brooch with Morganite and Diamonds in Rose Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peony Petal floral brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with 31 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural octagon cut morganite. The sculptural design adds the extra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Morganite, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose ...
French 1925s Art deco Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum.
Called a barrette brooch, it is adorned with a line of drop-set rose-cut diamonds, the brooch profiles engraved with...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 12.50 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 12.50 carat amethyst, seed pearl and 15 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique amethyst brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
The yellow gold pierced decorated scrolling design displays a central feature collet set 12.50ct hexagonal faceted cut amethyst.
The stunning amethyst is surrounded by six impressive collet set seed pearls, set within a pierced decorated yellow gold scrolling border.
The antique brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp, benefitting from the additional security of a fine link safety chain and safety pin style fastening.
The impressive antique brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the 15k gold fineness mark (15CT).
This impressive amethyst and seed pearl brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This impressive Victorian amethyst brooch...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold with Natural Light Pink Morganite and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat white gold brooch is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable morganite, 4,39 carats, 10,2x9,5 mm. This jewellery collection was featured in Vogue UA...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
Edwardian 1909 Horse Stick Pin In 14Kt Gold And Platinum With Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian horse stick pin.
Stunning piece, created in America during the Edwardian period, back in the 1909. This antique pin has been crafted in the s...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 15k Amethyst Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Spectacular Victorian c.1880 15 Carat Gold, large 22.9 Carat Amethyst and split seed Pearl brooch. Amethyst in a beautiful crown style setting. English origin.
Width 28mm, Height o...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold
1930s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Bells Oval Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat white gold.
This mischievous antique brooch is set in an openwork oval shape and decorated with 3 small bells, each set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The fastening ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Couture CocoChanel Byzantine ThePurpleHeart PearlAmethystQuartz GoldMedallion
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
During the ArtDeco period when Gabriel "Coco" Chanel was at her peak as a Parisian couture fashion-designer in the early 1930s, this antique one-of-a-kind handcrafted gem-fringed and gilt-chain medallion brooch with trombone clasp was commissioned to accessorize one of her clothing designs. Marked only "FRANCE" like some early 1930s Chanel couture jewelry (without a brand stamp until the 1950s), its artistic origin is most likely from ornate organic-form sketches by her favorite parurer Fulco di Verdura. The Sicilian duke began creating fabric patterns for Chanel in 1927, which shortly expanded to fine jewelry beginning with custom pieces for herself. These include the iconic Byzantine-influenced gem-adorned cuffs referencing the Maltese military-cross, which the French designer can often be seen wearing in circa-1930s photos.
This bright yellow-gold brooch suits goldsmith Verdura's early anti-Art-Deco aesthetic that was considered a radical departure from 1920s silver-tone jewelry, which otherwise featured linear geometric designs or figurative representation. The softly-shaped deconstructed gem-bouquet mixes amethyst and rose-quartz beads with natural Keshi pearls and intricate tiny gilt leaves, which are wired to a Baroque-motif open-work frame that dangles another gem surrounded by a thick gilt-rope halo. Notably, Verdura is credited with re-introducing since Victorian times the rope motif to jewelry.
Since 1930, Verdura's unique style was influenced by travels with Chanel to explore Byzantine art, Baroque architecture, and exotic flora-and-fauna among his native Italian aristocratic estate. The legendary fashion-editor Diane Vreeland and American entertainment-stars were among the first Chanel clients to acquire couture real-gem-adorned jewelry made by Verdura, while one of the two brooches treasured by Vreeland was titled "Theodora". See our photo of the Byzantine mosaic of Empress Theodora, whose image wearing many teardrop pearls above her chest and surrounded by a golden halo seems to be the inspiration for this brooch.
As one of the most important modern-design collaborations, Chanel's close relationship with Verdura lasted largely-undocumented years in Paris, until he launched his first outside jewelry venture with a Hollywood designer-boutique after emigrating to the United States in 1934. By 1939 as a financially-backed in-demand goldsmith, he founded the namesake jewelry-company Verdura in NYC. After he retired in 1973, the brand continued to operate without him with different owners.
Given the duo's designs that played with historic and military references, Chanel's couture commission for this purple medallion may have been sparked in the early 1930s when the internationally-new...
Category
1930s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
A Victorian Amethyst and Black Enamel Snake Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
A Victorian amethyst and black enamel snake stick pin, the cabochon-cut amethyst measuring 9.6 x 8mm, rubover-set in yellow gold surrounded by a yellow...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Brooch in 9ct Gold 20ct Amethyst, circa 1910
Located in Kendal, GB
A glorious antique Edwardian brooch from the early 1900s built around a sizable amethyst in the centre, weighing approx. 20ct. It has a deep, regal purple hue and is complemented by ...
Category
20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Floral Peony Petal Brooch with Morganite and Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peony Petal floral brooch is in 18 karat yellow gold with 31 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural octagon cut morganite. The sculptural design adds the extr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Morganite, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose ...
Antique and Vintage Brooches
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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