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Rare Art Nouveau Gold and Diamond Greek
Spartan
Soldier Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Rare Art Nouveau Gold and Diamond Greek(Spartan) Soldier Brooch.
3 gold Greek perhaps Spartan
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
RARE TIFFANY Diamond and South Sea Pearl Leap Frog Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Fabulous and very rare, this gorgeous Tiffany platinum, diamond and South Sea pearl can be your new
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Rare 1880’s Sterling Silver Citrine And Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This 1880’s Scottish brooch is sterling silver with beautiful speckled agates. It has citrine
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Master Brooch with Amber by Grann and Lagyle , Very Rare
Located in San Francisco, CA
Master Brooch by Grann og Laglye dating from circa 1908.
Marked for the Dansk Arbejde. Antique
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Amber, Sterling Silver
Rare 19 Carat Gold Authentic Australian Colonial Emerald Goldfields Brooch
Located in Splitter
s Creek, NSW
secondary Compartment at the rear.
The Brooch dates to the late 1800's, is of Australian origin typical of
Category
Antique 1870s Australian Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold
VAN CLEEF
ARPELS. An Important and Rare Diamond Feather Brooch.
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in London, GB
similar feather brooch in the Van Cleef & Arpels collection. Length 15.5cm.
Category
20th Century French Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Chanel Rare CURRENT Silver Crystal Crest Shield Pendant Brooch in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES
Chanel Rare CURRENT Silver Crystal Crest Shield Brooch in Box
Metal
Silver tone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Rare Georg Jensen 18 Carat Gold Oval Shaped Brooch in Box
By Georg Jensen
Located in St Helens, GB
A very rare top quality GEORG JENSEN brooch. Large oval shaped example, sleek and stylish piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modernist Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Georg Jensen Rare Basket Brooch No. 67 With Colored Stones
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen early design. This example was produced post 1945. In excellent condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Chanel Rare Gold Metal and Pearl Large Logo Charm Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES
If you love statement Chanel, this gorgeous charm brooch is a must-have! Bold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
HUGE RARE BOOKPIECE Vintage 1950s Signed Hattie Carnegie Crystal Brooch Pin
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
brooch is for you. It is a book piece and it was made in the 1950s. It is embellished with clear
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
VERY Rare 1930s Bakelite
Celluloid School Days DATE-BOOK Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exceptionally rare figural Bakelite pin, this date book, subcategory from school days similar
Category
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
RARE COUTURE Christian Dior Large Vintage Dated 1960 Faux Pearl
Crystal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare, 1960s vintage signed Christian Dior brooch
earrings featuring faux pearls
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Chanel Rare Mademoiselle Biker Babe Gold Black Cream Pin Brooch in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
with this rare, whimsical Chanel brooch and you are sure to have fellow Chanel lovers' clamoring to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Christian Dior Beetle Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
1980's Vintage Christian Dior Beetle Brooch
An exceptionally-rare vintage beetle brooch by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
BUCCELLATI Diamond Platinum Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare platinum and diamond thistle brooch created by the legendary firm Buccelatti. Working
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1980s MISSONI Bakelite Brooch
By Missoni
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Missoni Bakelite brooch.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Bakelite Scottie Dog Brooch
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Whimsical rarer 1930s Bakelite Scottie dog brooch with a yellow glass eye. Unsigned. 2.75" X 1.75".
Category
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Victorian Brooch Engraved Scroll
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare Victorian rolled gold brooch set with diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. Serpentine motif. Clasp
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
19th c. Wedgwood Brooch
By Wedgwood
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare 19th century Wedgwood brooch. Blue and white jasper ware item with original metal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Turquoise Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare gem! This vintage Chanel brooch features a turquoise stone as the centerpiece with
Category
1990s French Brooches
Architectural Dior 1967 Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Verviers, BE
Just a fantastic design for this rare and collectable Dior brooch of 1967. Gold plated metal
Category
Vintage 1960s German Brooches
Georgian Miniature Eye Brooch
Located in London, GB
A rare original Georgian miniature brooch of a lady’s eye. It has a charming gold mount with two
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Beetle Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
1980's Vintage Christian Dior Beetle Brooch
An exceptionally-rare vintage beetle brooch by
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Vintage Signed Jomaz Woodpecker Brooch
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
This rare vintage signed Jomaz brooch features a woodpecker with pave clear rhinestones on a tree
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Chanel Large CC Brooch 1994
By Chanel
Located in Verviers, BE
Just gorgeous & rare Chanel brooch of 1994. Hammered gold plated metal. Diameter: 7 cm - 2 3/4 in.
Category
1990s French Brooches
Stunning 40s sword double brooch
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare 40s Sword brooch USA, made of crystal stones, glass cabochons, sterling & metal. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Hanae Mori French Runway Brooch
By Hanae Mori
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare French Runway brooch by Hanae Mori with red, orange and gold poured glass set in gilt
Category
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Vintage Hattie Carnegie Elephant Brooch
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in London, GB
A rare and fabulous Rajah elephant brooch by Hattie Carnegie, the elephant has a canopy (or howdah
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage 1960 Dior Flower Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare 1960s Dior flower brooch in its original box and dust cover. It is 4” high and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Huge Tiger Crystal Brooch 1980
Located in Verviers, BE
A rare and impressive Tiger brooch of the 80s. Patent Number: 751. Made of gold plated metal, black
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Miriam Haskell Prototype Brooch 1965
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Brooch matches necklace prominently featured
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch 1966
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Brooch matches necklace/ear drops
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
YSL Vintage 1990s Pistol Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
YSL Vintage 1990s Pistol Brooch
A rare and collectable 1990s Yves Saint Laurent piece celebrating
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s Celluloid Floral Brooch
Ear Clips
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage celluloid 'floral' brooch & ear clips. Rare extra large translucent brooch with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Isabel Canovas Rare Pin
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare 3 stone pin, gold casing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art Pendant/Brooch
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in New York, NY
examples are extremely rare. This brooch is signed on the back, Roy Lichtenstein 1968 for Multiples Inc.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
COROCRAFT ENCRUSTED OPEN MOUTH FISH BROOCH
By Corocraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
COROCRAFT ENCRUSTED OPEN MOUTH FISH BROOCH Rare with rhinestones and enamel . Very cool!
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Rare Diamond Insect Pin
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous and rare diamond insect pin with 76 old mine-cut diamonds (the 2 pear-shaped stones are
Category
20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond
$25,000
1940s GEORG JENSEN Sterling Floral Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare Georg Jensen sterling floral brooch. Authentic signed item #189 made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
GEORG JENSEN Master Brooch, No 125
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very rare Georg Jensen Master Brooch, no. 125. Flower motif with tear drop Carnelian stone. Early
Category
20th Century Danish Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1963
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Signed brooch prominently featured in The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1963
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Brooch prominently featured in The Jewels of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Miriam Haskell The Sixties Flower Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare and very representative Brooch of the Sixties - Flower Power, Made by Miriam Haskell. Black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
GORHAM JAPONESQUEC STERLING SILVER AESTHETIC BROOCH
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
PLEASE VISIT LAUREN STANLEY IN NEW YORK
A rare circa 1873 pin - brooch by Gorham, of
Category
American Brooches
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1965
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Unusual and rare signed gilt metal item features
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Georg Jensen Brooch Amber
Chrysophase and Malechite
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
a very rare and early brooch. Of good scale and proportions
Category
20th Century Danish Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
1980s KARL LAGERFELD Gilt
Crystal
Chair
Brooch
By Ugo Correani for Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Karl Lagerfeld gilt & crystal figural 'chair' brooch. Rare large signed 3 dimensional
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Buccellati Star Sapphire Gold Maltese Cross Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in San Francisco, CA
Buccellati Maltese Cross 18K Yellow Gold Brooch With Star Saphire. Very rare.
A brooch of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Materials
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Alexander Korda Thief Of Bagdad Brooch 1940
By Alexander Korda
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage Thief Of Bagdad brooch. Signed Alexander Korda item for famous film release
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Antique Gold Diamond Greyhound Dog Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This rare antique brooch is in pristine condition, featuring two greyhounds in a resting position
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Chanel Gripoix Mughal Brooch Pendant Fall 1993
By Chanel
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fabulous rare Chanel massive brooch/pendant.
Open work matte gold tone metal embellished with
Category
1990s French Brooches
LOVER
S EYE Brooch with Coral circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
A rare lover's eye brooch of a female eye set in low karat gold and surrounded by 12 cabochon
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 9k Gold
Merry Renk 14K and Baroque Pearl Brooch
Located in Winnetka, IL
A rare handmade brooch by the modernist jeweler Merry Renk (1921-2012). The intricate design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Rare Eisenberg Dress Clip
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940
Hallmark: Eisenberg Original
Condition: perfect
Dimensions: H 3.5 Inch
Materials: base metal, crystals
Free worldwide shipping.
Category
Vintage 1940s Brooches
1820s English Real Amethyst and White Paste Brooch
Located in London, GB
A rare 19th century real Amethyst brooch with a surround of white pastes, close backed and set in
Category
Antique 1820s British George III Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Other, Silver
1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT Gilt Sun/Face Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Yves Saint Laurent gilt 'sun' face brooch. Outstanding & rare large size item.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
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Rare Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of rare brooches for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 306 vintage versions or 23 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of rare brooches made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Chanel, Hermès and Christian Lacroix are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 32, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut rare brooches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of rare brooches, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Rare Brooches?
Prices for rare brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $129,215, while rare brooches, on average, fetch $1,420.
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.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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