Antique Griffin Pin of 14k Gold with Gem Accents, Circa 1910
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Griffin Brooch in 14k Gold with Gem Accents (c. 1910) A powerful symbol of protection and strength, this antique griffin brooch from circa 1910 is an exceptional example of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Griffin Holding a Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted Victorian French Vintage Brooch Pin featuring a Griffin holding an old European cut white G/H; SI2 clarity, weighing approx. 0.22 Carat.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early Victorian 22k Gold Diamond Repousse Work Griffin Dragon Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-442043141-24050822-PAR Antique Early Victorian Repousse Detailed Griffin Chimera Dragon Stick Pin
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,198Sale Price|20% Off
ENGLAND 1890 Neo Gothic Stick Pin With Griffin In 18Kt Gold With Euro Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic stick with a Griffin. Beautiful stick tie-pin created in England in the late 19th century, back in the 1890.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
French Griffin Rose Cut Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Middleton, WI
Fabulously detailed both front and back, this circa 1890 French Griffin brooch looks like it might fly away at any moment. This brooch displays the kind the kind of workmanship for w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Griffin Pin
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Displaying power and magesty this outsanding representation of the mythical creature has beautiful detail and a rich patina, watch hook on the reverse.
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Griffin Pin by Kenneth Jay Lane
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Striking stylized griffin brooch in aged gilt brass inset with glass stones and rhinestones.
Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique Griffin Pin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique brooch (circa 1890–1900) features a finely detailed griffin rendered in rich 14k gold, its form adorned with diamonds, emeralds, and a single ruby eye that adds a fiery ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Griffin Pin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Griffin Brooch in 14k Gold with Gem Accents (c. 1910) A powerful symbol of protection and strength, this antique griffin brooch from circa 1910 is an exceptional example of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian Theodore B. Starr Rose Cut Diamond Griffin Stick Pin
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Great Neck, NY
Starr Rose Cut Diamond Griffin Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art Deco stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Chimera Griffin Dragon Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in London, GB
It features a chimera / griffin holding a diamond in his jaws. The diamond is set on platinum and the brooch is fully made in 18kt solid yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Opal Pearl Winged Griffin Crown Brooch Watch Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a pair of conjoined winged griffins with a crown in the middle Griffins display wings, feathers, scaled bodies and grimacing facial features Five point crown ...
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Griffin Stickpin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Griffin Stickpin. This gorgeous stick pin is a griffin holding a diamond and a natural pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Signed Trifari Griffin Enamel and Rhinestone Brooch Pin
By Trifari
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Rare Signed Trifari Griffin Enamel and Rhinestone Brooch; circa: 1997. Measuring approx. 2.5 inches long; Unique and very hard to find; in great vintage condition; Fun and...
18k Yellow gold stick pin - Griffin brooch - Antique French Dragon cravat pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning 18 carat gold Victorian dragon pin. This dragon / Eagle / Griffin is very detailed and breathtaking in real life.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold, Diamond and Peridot Griffin Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The brooch is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, indicating it is likely American, and is set with peridots and diamonds. The form of the pin is that of two intertwined griffins whic...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Griffin Brooch/Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This guys got attitude! Winged griffin pin that also has two bales in the back for a chain.
Antique Griffin and Sword Pin, Probably Riker Bros.
Located in Prairie Village, KS
Griffins- winged serpents with the head of an eagle - have been popular motifs in jewelry for centuries. Although not signed, this charming lapel brooch was probably made by Riker Br...
Greco-Roman Griffin Brooch Pin with Diamonds and Emeralds in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 28 Round Diamonds 33 Baguette Diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Griffin Pin by Schiaparelli
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in santa monica, CA
A beautiful example of one of the many whimsical creatures created bySchaparelli
working with some of the great artists of the day such as Schlumberger,Dali,Cocteau.
...
1930s J.E. Caldwell Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Griffin Watch Pin with Watch
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 18k elegant and very collectible J.E. Caldwell griffin lapel watch pin with matching watch is beautifully accented with diamonds, rubies, seed pearls & natural pearl.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Natural Agate Butterfly Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This 14K gold natural agate butterfly diamond ring is a symbol of transformation and grace. This exquisite ring captures the delicate elegance of a butterfly in flight, a reminder of...
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian ring, likely dating back to the 1970s, in 18kt yellow gold, depicting a natural lapis lazuli skull cameo of exceptional quality and detail, with three gold snakes encircling ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$29,805Sale Price|28% Off
W 1.19 in L 1.46 in
35.54 Carat Aquamarin 7.39 Carat Diamond Pendant, Brooch 18k Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
delineation - 750 white and yellow gold · - Marked "750" on the outside of the chain feed-through - 1 aquamarine top quality of approx. 35.54 ct. - 31 diamonds of approx. 7,39 cts. ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with faux lapis pate de verre mol...
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Hermès Horse Shaped Yellow Gold Ring Size 8
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ring In the shape of a horse's head, the braided gold mane forming the ring Vintage item Made of 18K Yellow Gold "HERMES" and serial num...
Yellow Gold
Ancient Viking 22kt Gold Spiral Serpent Ring - circa 9th/11th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Circa 9th/11th Century AD. Finger size: 8.5. Weight: 6.4. The ring, made of 22-karat gold, can be dated around the 9th – 10th century and ascribed to Viking manufacture, whi...
Gold, 22k Gold
Tudor Gold Spinel Set Ring, English, circa 16th Century
Located in London, GB
Tudor gold spinel set ring. Set to centre with a rectangular table cut red spinel in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.00 carats, to a raised rectangular ...
Spinel, Gold
Diamond Floral Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Floral Brooch in Platinum This Brooch takes the form of a stylized flower, gracefully rendered in platinum and adorned with a dazzling array of round brilliant, baguette, an...
Diamond, Platinum
A Pair Of Early Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Early Victorian diamond drop earrings, each earring comprising a circular diamond cluster surmount, and pear-shaped diamond cluster drop, linked by a diamond-encrusted ribb...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$34,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.6 in D 0.43 in L 15 in
Tiffany & Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Prototype Nocturnal Collar Necklace 18Kt Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Nocturnal Collar Necklace designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. An extremely rare prototype piece, created by Angela Cummings for the Tiffany Studios, back in the 1981. This...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Turquoise Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed with the date 1838, this antique serpent bangle bracelet is composed of turquoise and rubies, set in 18K gold. It is designed as a turquoise cabochon snake with diamond-sha...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era heart pendant with rose cut diamonds hanging with a swallow bird in 10k gold back foiled diamonds estimate weight 1.5 carats pendant lenght 3.5cm was made 1880/...
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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