Medusa Brooch
Antique Etruscan Revival Fine Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
Medusa, American, 1875.
This is one of the finest 19th century cameos we have encountered.
Set in 14K
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Angel Skin Shell Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink hand carved conch shell cameo of Medusa, American
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Materials
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Art Nouveau Medusa Brooch by René Lalique - Glass
Brass
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Embossed inscription Lalique France and company signet
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling....
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Materials
Brass
Versace Medusa Black Miniskirt XS
By Versace
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Fabric and size tags missing
Viscose and silk
Black color
Golden medusa brooch
Total length cm 40
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David Webb Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Medusa Diamond Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Medusa Diamond Pendant Brooch.
Vintage 18K yellow gold platinum and
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20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5.96 Carat Yellow Sapphire Baguette Cut Medusa Versace Cameo Shirt Gold Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
heart of the brooch lies a meticulously carved Medusa cameo in striking blue, symbolizing power, allure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Agate, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,700
W 0.83 in L 0.83 in
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Gold Tone Medusa Logo Safety Pin Costume Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible gold-tone Gianni Versace Medusa safety pin brooch designed by Gianni
Category
Early 2000s Italian Brooches
6.48 Carat Multicolor Baguette Cut Medusa Versace Cameo Gold Shirt Button
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
6.48 Carat Multicolor Baguette Cut Medusa Versace Cameo Shirt Gold Button Brooch.
Bold, colorful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Citrine, 14k G...
Andrew Clunn 18K Yellow Gold Carved Red Coral Medusa Pendant/Brooch
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and unique Andrew Clunn carved red coral and 18K yellow gold Medusa statement pendant
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20th Century Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1919 Medusa Gorgo Pendant Brooch Carved Shell Cameo solid 18K Gold / 21 gr
Located in SE
Antique pendant/brooch with hand- carved Shell Cameo depicting the head of Medusa Gorgo. Cameo
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
$5,000
W 1.86 in D 0.28 in L 2.17 in
Versace Medusa Embellished Black Mini Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace Medusa and Chain Embellished Dress IT 40
BVersace mini dress featuring medusa logo brooch
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Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch
By Versace
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare Gianni Versace Medusa motif brooch.
Category
1990s Italian Brooches
Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch
By Versace
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare Gianni Versace Medusa motif brooch.
Category
1990s Italian Brooches
Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch
By Versace
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare Gianni Versace Medusa motif brooch.
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1990s Italian Brooches
Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch
By Versace
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare Gianni Versace Medusa motif brooch.
Category
1990s Italian Brooches
Vintage Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Very rare vintage Gianni Versace Medusa motif brooch.
Specifications: Height: 1.3, Width: 2.75
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1990s Italian Brooches
Gianni Versace 1980s Vintage Large Statement Brooch Pin
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace Vintage 1980s large statement Medusa brooch pin.
Iconic 1980s Gianni Versace logo
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Brooches
MEDUSA Gem Set Brooch SERAFINI
Located in London, GB
An 18kt gold brooch designed as Medusa, with sapphires, emeralds, diamond and rubies, probably by
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Italian Brooches
Mid 1800s 18 Kt Yellow Gold Antique Brooch with Shell Cameo Depicting “Medusa”
Located in roma, IT
Antique brooch in 18 kt yellow gold worked frame and shell cameo depicting medusa from the first
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Dramatic Mario Boschi Gold Medusa Diamond Enamel Snake Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This incredible Mario Boschi Medusa pin has such extreme character. The detail is so fine it looks
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elizabeth Locke 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Intaglio Medusa Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Southampton, PA
Here is a handmade neoclassical brooch in 18K yellow gold featuring a recessed image of Medusa, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Karl Rothmüller Jugendstil Medusa Brooch
By Karl Rothmüller
Located in London, GB
A fabulous example of a 'fin de siècle' symbolist jewel.
Medusa the original 'Femme Fatale’ is
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Antique 1890s German Jugendstil Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Silver
1990
s Gianni Versace Silver Ridder Helm Pearl Medusa Brooch Pin RARE
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Gianni Versace Silver Blue Stone Bangle, rare brand new vintage stock with tags. A collector piece that you won't find anywhere else. Minor scratch on main stone, otherwise e...
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1990s European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Silver
Elizabeth Locke Medusa Cameo Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Bethesda, MD
From acclaimed jeweler, Elizabeth Locke this 19 Karat carved burgundy glass cameo brooch depicting
Category
1990s Brooches
Gianni Versace Medusa Pin Brooch -
00s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Add a touch of vintage luxury to your outfit with this Gianni Versace Medusa Pin Brooch. Featuring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches
Versace Gold Safety Pin Medusa Dangle Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in US
Versace gold brooch features a signature safety pin design with 5 dangling pins with Medusa head
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Rare Georgian Banded Agate Medusa Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Georgian banded agate Medusa cameo brooch set in 14k gold frame
Approximate Weight: 11.7
Category
Antique 18th Century American Georgian Brooches
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Coral Gold Medusa Cameo Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Medusa is carved of coral, her hair a wild ball of serpents, yet a peaceful expression on her face
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Italian Carved Shell Cameo Medusa Gorgon Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Medusa Gorgon. The cameo is set in a plain 14K gold frame and mounted as a brooch.
Signed by the carver
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
David Webb Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Medusa Diamond Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Medusa Diamond Pendant Brooch.
Vintage 18K yellow gold platinum and
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20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
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Antique Carved Lava Cameo of Medusa Gold Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian Lava Cameo Brooch Pendant of Medusa; Beautifully Hand Carved in High Relief ; surround in
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Lava Cameo Medusa Gorgon Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
depiction of mythological Medusa Gorgon.
The cameo is set in a 14K gold frame and mounted as a brooch
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S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Silver Tone Medusa Logo Safety Pin Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible silver-tone Gianni Versace Medusa safety pin brooch, designed by Gianni
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Victorian Carved Medusa Cameo Turquoise Gold Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
within an ornate 18kt yellow gold bezel setting, the profile of Medusa graces the center of the piece
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Materials
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Medusa Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as Medusa's head wearing a winged helmet with two intertwining snakes
Accented by a bezel
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
René Lalique Art Nouveau Gold “Medusa” Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
profile relief portrait of Medusa. Circa 1900.
A sketch for a similar pin is pictured in: “René
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Medusa carved shell antique Cameo, 925 sterling silver, blue enamel, Victorian
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Superb Victorian hand-carved shell cameo brooch from approximately 1880, featuring Medusa
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
W 1.97 in D 0.79 in L 1.58 in
Fendace Fendi x Versace Black Leather Mini Brooch Baguette Bag
Located in Rome, Rome
bag radiates understated elegance. The standout feature is the gold Medusa head embellished brooches
Category
2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
Victorian Coral Medusa Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian hand carved red coral Medusa brooch. Italian in origin. Lovely detailing of snakes in
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
EMAUS Mexican Modernist Sterling Medusa Sun Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Medusa snaking sun brooch created by the Emaus workshop of the Benedictine Monks of Cuernavaca
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Brooches
Materials
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Versace Cross Brooch Pendant In Swarovski Rhinestones with Medusa
By Gianni Versace
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful crystal embellished cross brooch by Versace, with the iconic Gorgone Medusa face. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Bianca E Giorgio Sapphire Diamond Gold Medusa Pendant/Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
artist jewel in 18k yellow and rose gold in the shape of a head.. it appears to be Medusa with wings
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Handcraft Medusa Turquoise 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch and Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
craftsmen assembled with medusa turquoise,diamonds,ruby,citrine,emeralds and sapphires.
Brooch total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Medusa Sunburst Rotary Pendant Brooch 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Estate Prime Medusa
1.00ct. Natural diamonds Brooch Sunburst pin.
Rounds, Full cut Brilliant.
H
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Venetian Glass Medusa Pin Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elizabeth Locke creates a bold and dramatic pin-pendant featuring a Venetian Glass Medusa framed by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Quartz
Elizabeth Locke Venetian Glass Pearl Gold Medusa Pin Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Atlanta, GA
A dramatic Venetian glass intaglio is framed with an elegant double bezel and finished with three beautiful cultured pearls. Wear this as a pin or pendant. 1 1/8 inches across by 1 5...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
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
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Empire Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
D 0.12 in Dm 1.19 in
Elizabeth Locke Large Medusa Lava Cameo Gold Pendant Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning lava cameo by Elizabeth Locke of a beautifully carved Medusa. She is framed by 8 richly
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1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, 18k Gold
1912 René Lalique Broche Meduse Jaune Yellow Medusa Brooch Woman Head Snakes
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Brooch "Meduse" made by René Lalique in 1912.
Piece is in perfect condition, made in yellow
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
Versace Medusa Crystal Enamel Gold Tone Pin Brooch
By Versace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Made by Versace, the brooch will elevate your look in the best way possible. Perfect pick to
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2010s Italian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Medusa 15 Carat Gold, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
hand carved Medusa Cameo Brooch is Circa 1860.
The Cameo depicts the Gorgon Medusa who was known in
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE classic round pin brooch with its iconic medusa motif.
By Gianni Versace
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990's vintage GIANNI VERSACE classic round pin brooch with its iconic medusa and greek outlines
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Medusa with Gem-studded Tresses
Located in New York, NY
A fierce Medusa with a gold hammered face is ornamented with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches
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90’s Gianni Versace Haute Couture Medusa and Rhinestone Heart
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
90’s Gianni Versace Haute Couture Medusa and Rhinestone Heart.
The heart can be worn as a
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1990s Italian Brooches
1990
s Versace Medusa Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage brooch dates to the 1990's and is made of silver-toned metal. It features Gianni's iconic
Category
1990s Italian Brooches
Antique Salmon Coral Gorgon Medusa Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This vintage piece, depicting Medusa, can be worn as either a brooch or a pendant. It features an
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Versace Of Hearts Playing Card Gold Tone Metal Medusa
White Enamel Pin
By Versace
Located in Paradise Island, BS
Versace Of Hearts Playing Card Gold Tone Metal Medusa & White Enamel Pin
The pin is the "Versace
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2010s Italian Brooches
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Medusa Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the medusa brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 21 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect medusa brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing medusa brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elizabeth Locke, David Webb and Karl Rothmüller each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A medusa brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a medusa brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Medusa Brooch?
On average, a medusa brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,950, while they’re typically $330 on the low end and $20,400 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
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.
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