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Brooches For Sale
Style: Empire
Style: Byzantine
Emblem Iconic Pin 14kt gold 12365
Located in New York, NY
Flying Bird on Horizon Shadow pin 14kt yellow gold 1 gram 14 x 9mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Empire Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

14 Carat Yellow Gold Pearls Russia Barette Brooch
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Carat Yellow Gold Pearls and Stone Russia Brooch 14karat Gold = Russia Stamp 56 Width 1.6cm, Lenght 4.5cm, A fine antique piece of jewelry. Small dents and one small hole next t...
Category

Early 20th Century European Empire Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Chanel Massive Byzantine Cross Pendant Brooch by Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Massive Chanel Cross Brooch in shades of emerald, ruby, topaz and amythest poured glass cabocheons with faux baroque round and pear shape pearls. I...
Category

1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

CoutureChanel Antique Byzantine ThePurpleHeart PearlAmethystQuartz GoldMedallion
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 parurier 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 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 accomplished 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...
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1930s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal

Edouard Rambaud Byzantine Dangle Cross Pin Brooch Amber Resin Drop
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 1980s oversized cross-pin brooch created by French designer Edouard Rambaud, Paris. Features a byzantine-inspired design with a gilt metal ...
Category

1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Wavy Openwork Leaf Croissant Glow Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back...
Category

1980s German Empire Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Ancient Ostrogothic Silver Eagle Headed Buckle, Byzantine Era, 6th Century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
Rare, large Ostrogothic silver eagle-headed buckle, circa 6th Century A.D. A bold projecting eagle head profile set with a cabochon ruby color glass eye, the neck chased with linear ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver

Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel's appropriation of Byzantine and Renaissance forms continued throughout her career, often in the form of oversized cruciform brooches and pendants. This one is set in bronz...
Category

1960s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Hattie Carnegie Vintage Enamel Rhinestone Glass Pin Or Pendant & Earrings Set
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage set of signed Hattie Carnegie enamel clip on earrings and small pin and or pendant is reminiscent of a bygone era of Elizabethan meets byzantine influence. The colors ar...
Category

1950s American Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is handmade in 18 Karat yellow gold. It is microscopically decorated with granulation work beads and wires and has a gorgeous unique velvet backg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches

Materials

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

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Large Multi Colored Crest Brooch, France
Located in New York, NY
Massive Multi Colored Byzantine Crest pendant brooch made by Maison Gripoix, France. Poured glass with rhinestone encrustations forming a large crest ...
Category

1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel

19th Century Natural Pearl Cameo Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 9 karat yellow gold, cloverleaf hallmark. Charming antique brooch, it consists of a cameo on two-tone glass surrounded by chiseled arrowhead motifs and bordered by small pe...
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Byzantine Style Emerald and Ruby Filagree Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic 18k yellow gold filagree bow brooch pendant featuring a leaf and scroll design accented with cabochon emerald and man made faceted rubies. The back has a "c" clasp and a hook so you can wear it as a pendant / enhancer as well. The rubies are synthetic and the emerald cabochons are cracked - I believe this piece was made during World War II and they used family stones and what they could get their hands on. 3.8" across by 2.35" wide This piece is in the Byzantine Style. Below is the history of Byzantine Jewelry from Lang Antiques: Byzantine jewelry was a full continuation of the Roman traditions which were kept alive behind the high walls of the new capital, Constantinople. The Roman techniques and styles continued to form the foundation of Byzantine goldsmith‘s skills who weren’t complete copycats; some innovations such as the use of Christian iconography and further specialisation of new and old techniques occurred. Production in the old jewelry centres of Alexandria and Antioch gave way to an increased production in Constantinople. Byzantine jewelry had a huge influence on the manufacturing of personal decoration in the rest of the Medieval world. The Carolingian (start 742 AD) and the later Ottonian courts (start 962 AD) were linked to the Byzantine empire and adopted their fashion resulting in the northern European Romanesque jewelry style. In the Byzantine Empire jewelry...
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20th Century Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Second Empire Yellow Gold and Diamond Serpent Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Second Empire yellow gold and diamond serpent brooch, in the form of an entwined serpent, the head with rose-cut diamond-set eyes, all in 18 c...
Category

1870s French Empire Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chanel Logo Coin Medallion Cruciform Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Chanel large square shaped cruciform pendant-brooch composed of ruby, emerald, and pearl square cabochons. The center being a signature "Chanel" coin medallion...
Category

1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Chanel Byzantine Crest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Chanel byzantine style crest brooch by Maison Gripoix. Poured glass emerald and ruby oval and heart shape cabochons are mixed with faceted cut topaz stone...
Category

1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel

Coco Chanel Byzantine Heart Crest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Early Byzantine heart brooch, The silvered metal heart set with crystal pastes and appliqued with faux emerald hand formed pate de verre ro...
Category

1960s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Brooch
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Pendant - Brooch is all handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold and custom-made. This stunning jewel is microscopically decorated with granulation work with yello...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Unique Butterfly Pendant - Brooch is handmade in 18 Karat Yellow Gold all custom-made. This gorgeous jewel is microscopically decorated with granulation - yellow ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...

Chanel Byzantine Cross Brooch/Pendant by Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Massive Chanel Cross Brooch in shades of emerald, topaz and amythest poured glass cabocheons with faux pearls by Maison Gripoix. Intricate scroll...
Category

1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Roger Jean-Pierre Long French Aurora and Crystal Depose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Roger Jean Pierre French brooch clip from the 1950's with aurora and clear crystal paste stones. The fur clip is attached to a tiered elem...
Category

1950s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Chanel Lion Head Safety Pin Brooch, Maison Goossens
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel synthesizes her favorite "Go To" motifs into one brooch. The lion (her Astrological sign), the Kilt Pin (her visits to the Scottish Highlands) and the gilt Baroque of her...
Category

1950s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

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Located in Virginia Beach, VA
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Mings Hawaii Pearl Branch Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
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Lapis and Agate Lady Bird Gold Pin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
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Materials

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Emerald Bee Brooch Pin 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
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Henry Blank & Co. 1925 Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin designed by Henry Blank & Co. Beautiful antique piece from the American art deco period, created in Newark New Jersey by the firm of Henry Blan...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sapphire brooch bee 14KT yellow gold beautiful
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sapphire bee brooch, beautifully made in 14KT yellow gold. METAL: 14KT yellow gold Grams:2,82 Item2500004 ik WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, located in the hear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Philippe Ferrandis limited Série Brooch
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Candy colors Swarovski Crystal brooch. 1 of 2 especially for isabelle K Jewelry made in Philippe Ferrandis atelier in Paris. Philippe Ferrandis has been a parurier in Paris since 1986. He creates two collections a year, always different and spectacular inspirations. The elegance, glamour and quality of her creations seduce bold women. Philippe Ferrandis attaches great importance to the choice of materials he uses...
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Located in Menlo Park, CA
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Chanel 1980s Gripoix Glass Pearl Brooch
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Gripoix Brooch Vintage 1980’s Chanel Byzantine Style Gripoix blue/green glass and pearl brooch. Includes its original box. Measurement (...
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15th Century and Earlier French Byzantine Antique Brooches

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Pearl

Verdura 18Kt Gold Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Semi-Precious Stone Pendant Brooch
Located in Menlo Park, CA
Inspired by the pair of brooches owned by Diana Vreeland, the Theodora Pendant Brooch represents one of Verdura’s earliest and most influential designs. "Theodora" byzantine pendant...
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1990s Byzantine Brooches

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Located in Sausalito, CA
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1990s French Byzantine Brooches

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A Byzantine style fringed brooch with Limoges panel, C Dior by Mitchel Maer 1954
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A rare and well known design by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior, this brooch is a fine example of the Byzantine influence on the designers at this time. Made of softly gilded metal and baroque cabuchon paste pearls, a plaque of red and gilt Limoges...
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Turquoise

Antique 1800 Medusa Miniature Painting Gold Silver Diamond Snake Eternity Symbol
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful gold mounted painting of a medusa's head has been painted on porcelain around 1800. The snake with it's silverset diamond eyes is biting it's own tail, a symbol for et...
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Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Stickpin Gold and Diamond
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Diamond No stamps. I doubt 14 karat gold.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

Byzantine Cameo Pin and Picture Frame Circa 1800's Rare Hand Painted
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Byzantine painted cameo is encased in a gold overlay with incredible double-sided pictures. Upon microscope observation, this appears to be a hand painting with beautiful detailing. Pin's opposite side is family loved one's photograph protected under a plastic covering. Both are encased in a plastic cover which is removed through the bezel of the pin. (We have not disturbed the casing so therefore we warrant no disassembling). This is a precious and rare relic of history and in a lifetime offer. The metal used most commonly during the Romantic ages was a silver or gold gilt 3-1/2 x 2-3/4 inches is the size of this lovely item Pin length is 3" Note of history: Byzantine architecture is a style of building that flourished under the rule of Roman Emperor Justinian...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Byzantine Antique Brooches

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Silver, Gilt Metal

Natasha Stambouli Byzantine Style Brooch With Semi Precious Stones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Natasha Stambouli's glamorous jewelry creations are made with a nod to the past including this Byzantine style brooch with a filigreed 24K gold plated base framing semi precious ston...
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Late 20th Century American Byzantine Brooches

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Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Cameo on Agate Featuring Perseus, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Brown agate cameo featuring a young man wearing a helmet and looking toward the right. The artist intricately sculpted the white vein of the agate to bring the delicate profile to li...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Brooches

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Agate, Gold

Chanel Diamond Shaped Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Shape Brooch by Chanel Circa 1980s-1990s “Byzantine” floral motif 24 karat Gold Plated Pin closure at Back Small Iconic “CC” logo at center front Made in France In Excellent...
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24k Gold, Gold Plate

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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