Skip to main content

Brooches

11
896
256
to
149
763
333
1
12
1,109
30
2
1
1
31
238
159
170
85
67
42
1
50
38
34
18
12
660
485
7
936
450
426
220
158
576
250
174
116
88
339
106
99
48
36
to
1,688
1,645
1,309
1,186
1,128
601
462
433
164
135
95
52
24
24
16
11
5
3
Brooches For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Native American
Coral, Diamonds, Rubies, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch /Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette
Located in New York, NY
Large and Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette from the 1940's. 2 huge emerald oval pastes with micro pave borders form the flower heads with green co...
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Italian Enamel and Diamond Frog Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This whimsical frog brooch is Italian made with a detailed enamel design. The frog's eyes are small round diamonds ringed in white gold. This brooch is perfect for addi...
Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 18k Two Tone Dessin Paris Emerald Pirate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our stunning 18K Two Tone Dessin Paris Emerald Pirate Brooch. This exquisite piece features a captivating pirate design, with the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower with Rose Montees
Located in New York, NY
Large Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower with Rose Montees from the 1940's. Gilt leaves and buds are sewn onto a filigree base with sewn crystal accents. 1940's USA. Signed. 2.75" x 1" high.
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Gem Set Pearl and Gold Pendant Brooch, circa 1937
Located in London, GB
A vintage, Tiffany & Co., gem set, diamond and pearl floral circle pendant-brooch, with four clusters of three pearls, and four gem set flowers or clover leaves, each flower set with...
Category

1930s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Coro Flower Twist Rare Ruby Tremblant Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Coro classic flower twist tremblant duette brooch of gilt metal, green enamel, ruby crystal baguettes and crystal pastes. Both flower clips separate off base to be worn separately. 1...
Category

1930s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Raymond Yard Retro Gold and Diamond Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Bow design brooch typical of the Retro era in gold, platinum and diamond by Raymond Yard. The pin has a double stem and can be worn either vertically or horizontally. It has 3.5 ca...
Category

1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Large Vivid 3D Ribbon Knot Bow Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Only some light scratches or colour loss at back. Signed at the rear. Size: 4.8 cm x 4.5 cm. Weight: 20.0 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet ...
Category

1960s German Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

1960s Retro Vintage Alligator Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This whimsical alligator brooch is finely crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. It features textured gold to display the scales on the alliga...
Category

1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Sword Brooch Mounted with Faux Pearls & Rhinestones
Located in valatie, NY
Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Sword Brooch Mounted with Faux Pearls & Rhinestones. The elaborate hand guard has open work and mounted with rhinestones...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Schiaparelli Fish Signed Costume Jewellery Swarowsky Crystals Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely fish was made in the second quarter of the 20th century by Schiaparelli and is fully signed.
Category

1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

William Spratling 1940 Taxco Deco Retro Pendant Brooch .925 Sterling and Copper
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch designed by William Spratling. Fabulous three-dimensional scrolls brooch pendant, created in Taxco Mexico by the iconic silversmith Wi...
Category

1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper

Marcel Boucher Pierced Retro Clip
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Marcel Boucher Pierced Retro Clip from the 1940's. Pave sections decorate the scrollwork pierced design. Early MB hallmark. 1.5" x 1.5". 1940's USA.
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Marcel Boucher Ribbed Gold Leaf Suite
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Boucher Ribbed Gold Leaf Suite with matching ear clips from the 1950's. Elegant retro design with pave baguette and crystals. Pin 2.25" x 1.5", earrings 1.25" x .9". 1950's USA.
Category

1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Estate Vintage 14k Diamond Vine Leaf Brooch Pin 4.65cttw G-Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully handmade brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (18k wash for color) and set with collection quality diamonds. Total approximate diamond weight is 4.65cttw and all stones a...
Category

1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Yellow 14 Karat Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The Retro brooch is made of 14 kt yellow gold and set with 14 Bolshevik cut diamonds in total approx. 0.65 ct H/SI/P, and one Bolshevik cut diamond approx. 0....
Category

1950s Belgian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Marcel Boucher Moonstone Cab Flower
Located in New York, NY
Dimensional, beautiful Marcel Boucher Moonstone Cab Flower from the 1960's. High rhodium with faux moonstones and pave with large faux pearl. 1960's USA. 2.5" x 2.25" wide.
Category

1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

circa 1950s Swiss Made Enamel Portrait Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
This enamel portrait brooch is handmade from Switzerland. Its brilliant enamel design depicts a mythological warrior. The frame of this enamel b...
Category

1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold

Platina/Gold Later Art Deco Brooch/ Pendant with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Later Art Deco Brooch/ pendant made of 14 kt white gold and platina set. The brooch is made like a basket of flowers set with 24 stuks octagon cut diamonds approx. 0.30 ct H/VS/SI ...
Category

1930s Belgian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Retro Tutti Frutti 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Retro brooch featuring a leaf in yellow gold and set with sapphires, rubies, emeralds and citrines. Total estimated weight of sapphires : 0.60 carat Total estimated weight of rubie...
Category

1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Brooch circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat Rubies Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Lapel clip brooch in 18 Kt yellow gold representing a 5-petalled flower adorned with 6 rubies and a central diamond. Period 1950 Eagle Head Hallmark. French work Weight 18g Diamete...
Category

1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcel Boucher Baguette Swirl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dimensional Marcel Boucher Baguette Swirl Brooch from the 1950's. Elaborate elegant design of sapphire baguettes and pave rhinestone swirls by Boucher designer Raymonde Semensohn. 2...
Category

1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Vintage Austrian Crystal Rhinestone Brooch/Pin, Unsigned, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage Austrian crystal rhinestone brooch/pin - fine European quality - graduated sizes of round cut stones - original pin with safety catch ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Dollar Coin White Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Money Cash Clip Holder
Located in Oakton, VA
925 Solid Sterling Silver + White Rhodium Genuine Vintage Coin Eagle Carved from Coin Great Value
Category

2010s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Cartier Home Front Spinel Brooch, 6.35 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bursting with patriotism, this original Cartier Home Front clip brooch features a 6.35-carat crimson spinel. Cartier's patented and illusory design gives th...
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch from the 1940's. Wonderful design with conjoined flower clips which remove from their base to be worn separately. Highlighted...
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Classic Sterling Silver Brooch Ribbon and Flower Design, c1942, Signed Hobé
Located in valatie, NY
Classic Sterling Silver Brooch Ribbon and Flower Design, c1942, Signed Hobé. This is a classic collector's Hobé Sterling Silver floral and ribbon brooch with a rose in the center and...
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brooch 1940s in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Rubies Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
Lapel clip brooch in the shape of an eventful knot in 18K yellow gold and platinum, adorned with diamonds totaling approximately 0.60 carats and 14 rubies o...
Category

1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Coral Branch Brooch 18 Karat Gold Antique Hollywood Estate Mary Lou Daves
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely exquisite large natural Angel Skin Coral Branch Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Gold from the estate of Hollywood Legend Mary Lou Daves. Ms. Daves' jewelry exemplified her exquisite taste. Her jewels were unique, dramatic and elegant. She loved exquisite coral exemplified by this fabulous jewel. The dramatic and large natural Angel Skin Coral Branch Brooch has magnificent color and fabulous shape and is a wonderful 3.5 inches tall and 3 inches wide. The clasp is 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The brooch dates to the Art Deco to Hollywood Regency period. Provenance: The coral brooch is from the Bel Air estate of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves where a who's who of Hollywood legends (Cole Porter entertained guests at the piano) were entertained. Their love story began on the set of the 1938 film, "Professor Beware." As a successful contract writer for Warner Bros., Delmer Daves wrote the screenplay and wanted to visit the set to see how things were going. 19-year-old, Mary Lawrence was cast as the Bride. He was instantly smitten. "So you're playing the bride? I wish you would marry me," he quipped. "I shall answer you with the same spirit you asked me. Of course I will be yours forever." The two were married for 39 years, had three children and a lifetime of adventures. His career spanned 40 years during which he wrote and/or directed 80 movies including: Love Affair (1939), Destination Tokyo (1943) , Hollywood Canteen (1944), Dark Passage (1947), Broken Arrow (1950), Birds of Paradise (1951), The Last Wagon (1956), An Affair to Remember...
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Trifari Moonstone Cabochon Large Royal Crown, Alfred Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Royal Moonstone Crown in pink gold plate with rhinestone accents by Alfred Phillipe. This is the largest of this series from the mid 1940's. Mo...
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Large Eisenberg Sterling Vermeil Clip
Located in New York, NY
Large and special Eisenberg Sterling Vermeil Clip with topaz baguette and clear pastes. Dimensional heavy clip more suitable for thicker fabrics. 1940's USA. Signed. 3.5" x 2.5".
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sausage Dog Brooch in 18 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond, circa 1970
Located in Kendal, GB
A darling vintage sausage dog brooch modelled in solid 18ct gold which has developed a lovely smoothness with age. He has a delightful and exaggerated ...
Category

20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Rose Gold Bar Pin or Brooch w Black Enamel & Pearl
Located in Austin, TX
This small black enamel bar pin has a gorgeous cultured pearl in the center and the gold is 14 karat rose gold. This is a retro pin with the rose, black and ...
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Mazer Retro Lotus Flower Clip
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Retro Lotus Flower Clip from the 1940's. Dimensional cupped design which has a mirror effect when worn. Central cluster of emerald pastes and crystal baguettes. Clip back fitti...
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1960s Vintage 9.80 Carats Diamond Flower 18k Gold Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This breathtaking vintage brooch pin is from circa the late 1960s. This diamond flower brooch pin is hand-crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and solid platinum. Featuring a gorgeous bl...
Category

1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Briolette Almandine Garnet Brooch in 14 Carat Gold, circa 1930 - 1950
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable vintage brooch adorned with ten briolette cut almandine garnets that display a blazing cherry-red fire beneath their dark surface. The stones range from 3ct to 6ct and g...
Category

20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Retro Green Beryl and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One green beryl and diamond 14K rose gold brooch featuring one impressive emerald step-cut green beryl weighing 90 ct. and 10 rose-cut diamond accents totaling 0.20 ct. Green beryl i...
Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Beryl, Green Beryl, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Poodle Dog Brooch Emerald Eyes in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1960
Located in Kendal, GB
An adorable vintage poodle brooch made in Italy in the mid 20th century. The head is set with green, emerald eyes and features a collar around th...
Category

20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Retro Trifari Sterling Vermeil Clip by Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Retro Trifari Sterling Vermeil Clip Brooch by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. Finely detailed with pink gold vermeil over sterling. Clip back fittings. 1940's USA. 2.5 x 2.25".
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Michele Della Valle Sapphire and Diamond Gecko Brooch
Located in Weston, MA
Originally from Rome, where he collaborated with Bulgari on custom work, Michele della Valle is now based in Geneva. This distinctive brooch, designed as a gecko with a curled tail, is set with alternating bands...
Category

20th Century Swiss Retro Brooches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Playing Card Brooches and Gold Cuff by Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the decadence of a bygone era, this pair of playing card clip brooches hail from the revered French jeweler Cartier. Each pin is crafted of red, white, blue and black enamel to form the iconic designs of the Queen and King of Hearts, and the duo's crowns are encrusted with glittering accent diamonds. The retro set is further elevated by a gold bangle, allowing for a multitude of styling options. For over two centuries, playing cards have been perhaps the most popular societal pastime, and this lovely set of brooches...
Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Elegant Mazer Ruby and Pave Spray
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Mazer Ruby and Pave Spray from the 1950's. Swirl with pave and graduated baguette work in crystal and ruby. 2.25" x 1.25".
Category

1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Mellerio Retro Gold and Multi-Gemstone Brooch of Figure with Flower Cart
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical Retro gold and multi-gemstone clip brooch in the form of a figure pushing a flower cart, set with sapphires, emeralds, and rubies, in 18k with double pin stem fitting. M...
Category

1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Bird Brooch circa 1960 Yellow and White Gold 18 Carat Pearl and Diamond
Located in Paris, FR
Antique Bird brooch circa 1960 in 18 Kt yellow gold and 18 carats white gold, set in its center with a gray pearl forming the body of the bird surrounded by diamonds. The tail of the...
Category

1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Cartier Retro Jade Diamond Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and rare antique Cartier Jade and Diamond Flower Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Gold. The stunning jewel is an Antique brooch by Cartier dating to the Mid-Century Modern period. Cartier and Jade have been a special pairing since the Art Deco period. The creation of jewels with vivid green Jade with sparkling white Diamonds has been a hallmark of antique Cartier jewelry...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Leaf Pin in 14 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold
Located in valatie, NY
Retro Leaf Pin in 14K Rose and Yellow Gold. A Vintage two-tone rose and yellow gold brooch. This beautiful pin is very wearable for either dressing up or down. The 14K gold leaves ar...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Butterfly Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Textured Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
A  Vintage Blue Bird pin is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. The Eye is elaborated with 3 genuine pave set round fancy natural diamonds approx. 0.05 carats, and G-H color, VS clari...
Category

1970s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Retro Modern 1950 Brooch 18kt Gold with 22.68ctw Diamonds Sapphires & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist Italian brooch. Very handsome unusual piece, created in Italy during the immediate postwar period, back in the 1950. This elusive colorful brooch has been carefully ...
Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 1...

Jay Flex, Vintage Sterling Silver & Rhinestone Brooch, Canada, circa 1950s
Located in Chatham, CA
JAY FLEX - Vintage fine quality retro style sterling silver and rhinestone brooch - signed verso - Canada - circa 1950's. Good vintage condition - no loss - ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chaumet Retro Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French chic retro diamond brooch by Chaumet Paris made of 18 karat gold and platinum. During the Retro jewelry era, scrolls became one of the most popular design motifs. In this brooch Chaumet perfected the fluidity of the scroll shape. The designer created a great feeling of dynamic in a static jewelry piece. An abstract shape yellow gold part smoothly rolls into a platinum element set in the center. The latter is embellished with Old European and Old Mine cut diamonds. This high-polished gold brooch by Chaumet Paris has undeniable retro style. However, due to its minimalist contemporary look, this French diamond brooch can be considered a timeless classic. This Retro Chaumet brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, and accented with Old European cut and old mine cut diamonds (K-M color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 4.50 carats). The Retro pin measures 2 ½” x 1 ¼” (6 x 3 cm) and weighs 35.4 grams. The Retro gold brooch is stamped with Chaumet maker's and workshop marks, serial number, French hallmarks for 18 karat gold and platinum. About Chaumet Brand: Being the first jeweler to arrive on now famous Place Vendôme in 1812, Chaumet jewelry has been staying an expression of traditional Parisian style ever since. Chaumet pieces have long been a favorite with the French aristocrats. In 19th century, Joséphine Bonaparte, the Empress of the French and the first wife of Emperor Napoleon, was one of the brand’s famous clients and appreciators. Fast forward two centuries, Chaumet style is based on exploration of all things of nature. The brand itself calls it “naturalist jewelry”. The Maison’s designers use symbolism of plants, opulence of gardens and delicacy of grass to permeate Chaumet jewelry creations with the energy of the wild nature. In the modern world, the most popular Chaumet collections are the Liens, the Bee My Love and the Josephine. About Vintage...
Category

1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Retro 1969 Diamond 0.45 Carat Bow 2.25 Inch Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Retro 1969 Diamond 0.45 Carat Bow Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold! This exquisite brooch is a true testament to timeless elegance. Crafted in vintage 18 karat ...
Category

1960s British Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Diamond Gold Scroll Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gracefully curved scroll brooch with diamonds. The diamonds are graduated in size with a total weight of approximately 1.75 carats; quality is VS. It has...
Category

1930s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimensional Sterling Retro Swirl Clip
Located in New York, NY
Nice quality sterling retro swirl clip with pave accents and oval ruby pastes. Dimensional and easy to wear. Marked "Sterling" with pink gold wash. 2" x 1.75". 1940's USA.
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding timeless charm, this trio of pins from French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels takes the form of whimsical bees. Encrusted with glittering white diamonds, two pins feature vivid gr...
Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1960 Retro Pin Brooch in 18kt Gold with 3.35 Ct Sapphires and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Retro brooch designed by Tiffany & Co. Fancy vintage piece, created in New York city at the Tiffany studios, back in the 1960's. This retro organic pin brooch has been crafted in so...
Category

1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen 1940 Alphonse La Paglia Retro Brooch Model 135 In Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Retro brooch designed by Alphonse La Paglia (1907-1953) for Georg Jensen. A vintage Georg Jensen USA trumpet flower pin-brooch, designed by Alphonse La Paglia, circa 1940s. Crafted ...
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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.

Recently Viewed

View All