Italian Brooches

Red coral silver filigree button earclips. Of red Sardinian coral cabocheons set in filigree wire work sterling silver, with screw back fittings. Exc...

This Gold and Micromosaic brooch was made by Luigi Moglia, famous micromosaics of the Vatican Mosaic Studio -circa 1840, and depict a little dog. In the grass under the dog, there is Moglia's signature, LM The Museo Borgogna in Vercelli has a Moglia's reproduction of Guido Reni's large fresco...

Elegant brooch signed G. Petochi Roma, crafted in the 1960s in 18ct white gold. A fine example of Italian high jewelry, featuring old-cut white and fancy diamonds for a total of appr...

Marvelous pendant/brooch in 9k rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central finely carved cameo surrounded by a crown of blue topazes and a round frame or silver leaves studded with diamonds and yellow topazes. This pendant/brooch is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Cameo 2.7 g 29 mm Blue and Yellow Topazes...

The swan brooch is set with 9.82 carats of top quality diamonds (color, clarity and cut, F-G/VVS) set en pavé. The design is complete with an intricate play of materials expertly cus...

This unique brooch, expertly crafted in a blend of 18 and 9-karat yellow gold and sterling silver, is a true masterpiece of jewelry art that encapsulates stories of ancient times and...

This exceptionally hand crafted, richly detailed, vintage brooch is 1940 circa, Italian origin Modeled in the most fascinating fly design in a magic combination of earth mined gemsto...

Bee pin brooches in 18 karat gold. Set of three small bees, each with a cabochon garnet eye. The three insects screw into fabric using a spiral mechanism. One of the brooches is larg...

Alex Jona one-of-a-kind, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold starfish brooch, showcasing 12.54 carats of Burmese cabochon moonstones, 22 white diamonds weighing 0.41 carats an...

Vintage brooch/pendant in 9k rose gold and silver structure, mounted with a big cameo finely carved with lady motif framed by a crown of garnets and silver decorations studded with d...

Beautiful brooch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central lava stone representing a lady motif surrouded by a frame of peridots,diamonds and topazs. This...

Finely detailed vintage Lion head pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s). Six single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.03 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS2...

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This Vintage Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch is depicting a profile of a young lady, incredibly detailed, within a 9K Yellow Gold finely detailed decorative border It has a pin...

A magnificent Vintage 6.13 Ctw. Diamond Floral-Motif Brooch by Mario Buccellati 18k white gold and yellow gold. With two main Shield Step Cut Diamonds - the first is 2.13 carats and ...

Whimsical 18k gold Italian made walrus brooch, decorated with enamel, ruby eyes 0.66ctw in diamonds. Walrus with movable stick. Brooch measures 2.5" x 1....

An exquisite floral brooch crafted in 18kt yellow gold, featuring a stunning bouquet of hand-carved hardstones in vibrant hues. The delicately sculpted flowers are set with brilliant...

This Extraordinary rectangular Vintage  Buccellati Diamond and Sapphire Brooch. This piece was crafted in  Luxurious 18K yellow gold. Measuring approx. 33 mm x 25 mm,  this brooch ...

Classic central entwined design, centered by a claw set oval shape mixed cut green tourmaline bordered by a pearls frame, accented by pearl set clovers at the sides to a carved galle...

The brooch depicts a sculpted 18k gold squirrel wearing a green and white guilloché enamel sweater and red shorts. The tail is highlighted with over one carat of brilliant diamonds. This piece is marked ITALY ML 18k, but is identical to the one designed by Donald Claflin. This piece is IN THE STYLE of Donald Claflin. Donald Claflin was one of the great innovators in 20th century jewelry. He was a genius at creating designs that were at the same time whimsical and precious. Most of his pieces were executed by the firm of Carven French...

The Chanel Pink & Red Leather Leather-Braided Chain Style Heart Brooch from 2018 is a stunning example of the brand’s signature elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring a two-tone heart design, this brooch beautifully combines vibrant pink and red leather, intricately braided to create a textured and luxurious appearance. The centerpiece showcases the iconic interlocking CC logo in gold-tone, adding a touch of classic Chanel sophistication. The leather’s rich hues and the gold-tone accents make this piece versatile enough to elevate both casual and formal ensembles. It can be effortlessly styled with other high-end designer items such as a tailored Chanel blazer, a Gucci silk blouse, or a Saint Laurent leather...

Wonderful Micro-Mosaic Brooch and Pendant with a floral center. Does double duty, truly a wonderful piece. Antique C style pin back. Set in 14kt Yellow Gold . Measuring 1.83 in wide...

A unique piece of high jewelry, this stunning snail-shaped brooch is crafted in 18K yellow gold, with finely engraved details that give it a realistic and sophisticated appearance. T...

The en tremblant flower basket brooch features at the base a stylized basket of mother-of-pearl and crystal set with round diamonds en pavé. The t...

Timeless elegance and refined style come together in this stunning convertible jewel, crafted in 18K white gold. Designed to be worn either as a pendant or a brooch, this unique piec...

The Rossella Ugolini Unique Piece Unisex Enamel Ephemery Butterfly Silver Sterling Brooch is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and artistic innovation. What sets this piece apa...

Rossella Ugolini one -of-a-kind butterfly Hand Painted Blue and Yellow Wings Enamel Brooch. The butterfly is handcrafted in Sterling Silver, the body is burnished and the wings are h...

This superb vintage brooch is 1945 ca Italian origin Arrow design adorned with a natural Coral element interlaced in between Set with brilliant cut Diamonds for .95 Ct altogether G V...

Designed in Italy by Leo Pizzo, this 18 karat yellow and white gold brooch is beautifully designed to depict a very graceful rose. The round brilliant diamonds are set in the combina...

Graceful tulip shaped brooch in 14kt white and rose gold structure composed of leaves of yellow sapphires and diamonds, details in onyx and coral. This brooch was totally handmade by...

Chanel Brand New Gold CC Cocobana Pearl Dangle Brooch *Marked 21 *Made in Italy *Comes with original box, pouch, booklet, tag, ribbon and camellia *B...

This beautiful Moretto is only 9K gold but I think it is special. It weighs in at 33.04 grams and is large, 7.30cm long x 4.5 cm wide, and the depth is 1 cm deep. This Moretti's cen...

The diamond and ruby brooch pin features a bow design in black onyx pavé set with round diamonds (0.56 carats) and accented with an oval cut faceted Thai ruby of brilliant color (1.3...

Spectacular brooch that can also function as a pendant made of 14-karat yellow gold in the shape of a bouquet of flowers, embellished with natural turquoises of various shapes (drops...

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For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold brooch. Beetle handmade by our craftsmen and assembled with natural coral,ruby,tourmaline and diamonds. Diamonds weight 0.73 karat Ruby and tourmaline...

18th Century micromosaic plaque of a Goldfinch, Rome, c. 1785, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). A micromosaic plaque of a goldfinch, looking left, perched on a red flowering tree branch, two inches in diameter. The ground line is parallel and low. The foreground is of different colors of grass and fallen berries and leaves. The background is a light blue with parallel lines of square tesserae. The goldfinch has both square and oblong tesserae as does the foreground. The border of a decorative pattern in white in black circles and further with a rim of yellow oblong tesserae create a colorful frame for this well executed micromosaic which is backed with copper. There is a pinstem and "c" clasp (this type of clasp is seen both in the 18th and 19th centuries), both are not gold. This assembly could have been put on at the time of purchase or slightly later so the plaque could be worn as a brooch. We have dated this piece as being at the end of the 18th century and attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli. This micromosaic has all of the established 18th century characteristics of micromosaics executed by Giacomo Raffaelli: 1. Each tesserae possesses one color. 2. The tesserae are either oblong or square. 3. The background is parallel horizontal rows of square tesserae, and 4. The addition of an identical border or millefiori around the edge. See page 32 of "The Gilbert Collection Micromosaics by Jeanette H. Gabriel. Philip Wilson Publishers. Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836) is one the most important artists of micromosaics, his signed pieces are almost nowhere to be found - unless in museums and important collections of the world. We know of nine that exist in the world. Two in the Hermitage, two in the renowned Gilbert Collection, one in the British Museum, three held by different companies in the trade, and one held by Pierre/Famille ( for sale on this platform). Raffaelli was considered the finest mosaicist in Rome. Indeed, when Napoleon I wanted to sponsor a mosaic version of The Last Supper, in roughly 1810, he chose Raffaelli, this too added much to his fame. A very similar plaque, also attributed to Raffaelli, can be seen in the above referenced book on page 56. This plaque is part of The Gilbert Collection. The permanent collection is on view at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Raffaelli is known for his very realistic depictions of birds - especially the Goldfinch. While his naturalism is among the finest of mosaicists at this time, Raffaelli chose to display his extraordinary talent featuring the goldfinch in many of his works. Raffaelli was probably aware of the significance of the goldfinch to the Catholic Church. Afterall, it is one of the most poignant stories in the Passion of Christ. On the road to Golgotha, Christ was forced to carry the cross upon which he would be crucified. He was also made to wear a brutal crown of thorns. It was said that a simple Goldfinch, having alighted on the Savior's shoulder, flew to his head and plucked a thorn that had been making Christ bleed; whereupon this blood was transferred to the finch, which to this day, still wears it. This is but one example as to how mosaics permitted the Church to teach important lessons or parables. Why was this not done by traditional art forms such as paintings? Why was this done instead by mosaics? From its initial conception at approximately 319 AD, the Church sought to locate St. Peter's Basilica at the site of the apostle's martyrdom. On its face such a decision would seem rational, if not appropriate. St. Peter however was executed in a marshy area on a side of the Tiber in the already quite humid city of Rome. Housed in the early St. Peters with its exposure for so many centuries of very high humidity most of the Basilica's artwork was beyond the help of the rudimentary preservation and restoration of the period. By about 1750 to which the "new" St. Peters dates it had therefore lost many oil and watercolor paintings as well as wood, bone, and tortoise sculptures, frames and other artifacts. What could the Church do? Enter the "new" age of Roman micromosaics in which tiny pieces of colored stone or glass when set with grout would prove to be impervious to the debilitating effects of humidity. By the early 1700's the Church would begin the process of establishing a school of instruction in mosaics. It would sponsor research and experimentation in developing especially glass tesserae and would encourage students to select damaged oils, paintings or watercolors as appropriate subjects for duplicative efforts in micromosaics. Gifted instructors and successful students both frequently had their work promulgated by the Church. And it was from this pool of recently praised practitioners that fame, and special commissions paralleled each other. By about 1780 one mosaicist in particular separated himself from most all the others. Giacomo Raffaelli became one of the most feted mosaicists in all of Rome. Indeed when Napoleon I wanted to sponsor a mosaic version of the Last Supper in roughly 1810 he chose Raffaelli. This selection itself added to the already high reputation of Raffaelli. This micromosaic is in very good condition and probably executed by one of the greatest of mosaicists of all time, and done on a work of art symbolically significant to the early Catholic Church. We have one of the largest collections of micromosaics offered for sale. If our reader is searching for a particular motif, we would be happy to list it here for your consideration. From very large wall hangings...

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold brooch, featuring a flying insect motif with hand carved aventurine quartz body, rope design bezel, wings and antenn...

An unusual Bulgari brooch mounted in 18kt yellow gold resembling a Palm tree branch, embellished with turquoise, diamonds and fine blue enameling. Made ...

Bvlgari Italy 18K Yellow Gold, Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Ancient Roman Coin Monete Brooch Circa 1980s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer brooch...

An exceptional piece of high jewelry by famed Italian jewelry masters, Buccellati. The piece depicts an intricate and finely detailed 18k gold bow. The expert craftsmanship and gold-...

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The dolphin brooch features it springing up from the sea and creating a diamond wave and mist with 5.56 carats of faceted blue Ceylon sapphire. The body is decorated with tinted New ...

Extraordinary Fancy cat brooch pre 1970 circa- Italian origin Hand crafted as unique piece of jewelry – no other one like this – solid 18 KT white gold Marvelous Cut face created wit...

Vintage elephant brooch made in matte and polished 18k yellow gold with white gold accents on the mother elephant's ear and trunk. Completed with 2 round brilliant diamonds bezel-set...

The seahorse brooch pin with diamonds features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco l...

The diamond brooch features a symmetrical design with a 14mm South Sea pearl suspending a 16.5mm South Sea pearl. The two rows of diamonds are flexible just enough to provide a prope...

The fish brooch features a stylized fish design with a body in tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look. Th...

Here we have an absolutely breathtaking, all original, statement brooch crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and designed by Roberto Casarin. The gorgeous rose flower is structured from ...

18k yellow gold (750/1000) brooch with cultured pearls. Minimum diameter 6- 6 and a half Maximum diameter: 8 - 8 and a half Round shape with through hole.

The flower basket brooch features at the center a South Sea pearl of splendid luster. All of our pearls are untreated: their natural color and luster have not been enhanced in any wa...

The swan brooch pin features an intricate play of mother-of-pearl and crystal expertly custom cut into the white gold feathers, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The mag...

This basket brooch features at the center a 16mm golden pearl of splendid luster. All of our pearls are untreated: their natural color and luster have not been enhanced in any way. T...

The turtle brooch features a carapace decorated with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look. It is circum...

For all ocean, and nature lovers, here's our charming & unique Enamel, Ruby, & Diamond seahorse Pendant/brooch. This Pendant/Brooch features the seahorse...

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This Gianfranco Ferré 1980s nautilus brooch is a stunning example of the Italian designer’s talent for combining natural inspiration with high fashion. Its distinctive features inclu...

Elegant pendant necklace/brooch in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central cameo surrounded by a frame of garnets,diamonds and emeralds and a strand of pearls. This pendant necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 0.24 ct Emeralds 0.75 ct Garnets 10.13 ct Cameo 3...

The swan brooch features an intricate play of mother-of-pearl and crystal expertly custom cut into the white gold feathers. The design is outlined with 2.0...