Art Deco Diamond, Onyx, and Platinum Horseshoe Jabot Brooch with Nail Terminal
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond and onyx equestrian-themed jabot brooch comprised of a diamond and onyx horseshoe, terminating in a diamond and onyx hobnail, in platinum. French import. Atw di...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
18k solid gold horse shoe Bar Brooch - Vintage stick pin - European Good Luck
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are happy to introduce you to this Good Luck themed collar brooch is crafted 18 Karat solid gold. It shows a Horse shoe and a bigger horse shoe nail.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum/ 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Spike/Nail Pendant/ Brooch.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Antique Platinum/ 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Spike/Nail Pendant/ Brooch is just so versatile and cool - I love it!
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
H 0.34 in W 0.26 in L 2.5 in
18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Rusted Iron Nail Brooch with White Diamonds
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
A sterling silver and 18k yellow gold rusted iron nail brooch, with .12ct of white round F color VS clarity diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Yellow gold and silver horse shoe brooch
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Elegant horse shoe and nail brooch featuring forty six grain set old cut diamonds set in yellow gold and silver.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Circa 1930s Chinese Sterling Silver and Jade Nail Cover Brooch
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1930s to 1940s Chinese sterling silver nail cover brooch embellished with ornate floral filigree designs and bezel set with jade, amethyst and lapis stones.
Amethyst, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Hermès 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Nail Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Poitiers, FR
This simple retro brooch represents a solid horseshoe nail. The attachment system is a pin with a safety pump.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Horseshoe Nail and Stirrup Pin Brooch
Located in Toronto, ON
Art Deco 18K and Platinum Horseshoe Nail and Stirrup Pin Brooch, C.1920. The bar pin in the form of a horseshoe nail with a horseshoe surround in the centre.
Diamond and Pink Sapphire Nail Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rose and white gold nail pendant with a kite shaped synthetic pink sapphire, and with 15 old cut diamonds all mille griffe set at the end is a small curl, circa 1920. weight: 3.10...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Gold "Nail" Jabot by Aldo Cipullo
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An amusing 18k yellow gold pin by Aldo Cipullo. The nail-shaped gold jabot measuring just over 2 1/4" when attached to a garment. Looks terrific on a lapel. Cipullo, well known for d...
French Art Deco Onyx Diamond Platinum Jabot in the Form of a Nail
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond jabot brooch in the form of a nail with calibré onyx detail, in platinum.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Chanel Rare Silver CC Nail Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Silver CC Nail Brooch *Marked 99 *Made in France -It's approximately 2" x 1".
Pat Flynn Diamond Studded Nail Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pat Flynn Diamond Studded Nail Brooch from the late 1990's. Signature diamonds are set into 18k palladium white gold bezels on a hand forged iron base.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Palladium
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Spike/Nail Pendant/ Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Spike/Nail Pendant/ Brooch is just so versatile and cool - I love it!
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier A. Cipullo Gold Nail Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Cipullo for Cartier nail brooch in 18k polished gold. This 3" long piece is an iconic Cipullo design and is a part of the Cartier collection which includes the nail bracelet 'ju...
18k Gold
CARTIER Aldo Cipullo Gold "Nail" Brooch
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in New York , NY
Designed as an 18k gold nail, shows signs of normal wear. Top and bottom pull apart, pin securely fits into bottom section. Signed A. Cipullo, Cartier, 1971 and numbered. 2¾ x 3/...
18k Gold
LACLOCHE Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Good Luck Nail Brooch
By Lacloche Freres
Located in New York, NY
Calibre sapphire and diamond-set brooch in the form of a lucky horse shoe nail, set in platinum and gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
LaCloche Freres Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Horse Shoe Nail Brooch
Located in London, GB
Mounted with eleven fine colour graduating rectangular Rubies and an old square cushion cut Diamond and two others in the head, all Platinum set. The sides are engraved La Cloche Fr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
ALDO CIPULLO A Pair of 'Nail' Pin Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Cipullo, A Pair of Nail Pin Brooches, in 18k yellow gold, each signed A.Cipullo, circa 1971.
Cartier Gold Nail Jabot
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous design by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier in 18k yellow gold. This jabot was made in two different sizes and this is the larger of the two. The top and bottom pull apart to revea...
Sapphire and Diamond Nail Pin
By Lacloche Freres
Located in New York, NY
Calibre sapphire and diamond brooch in the form of a nail, in platinum and gold.
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire, Green Emerald And Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, and Mother-of-Pearl Necklace is a rare and exquisite vintage masterpiece. This exceptional necklace features a beautifu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$124,981
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
Cartier Tortue Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644
Diamond, 18k Gold
$262,247
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Blue Ceylon Sapphire Ring 30 Carats GIA Diamond Cocktail Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring features a magnificent oval faceted 30 carat blue Ceylon sapphire of intense and crystalline “blu Madonna” color. (In reference to the marve...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Noir/Black Alligator Matte Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly 20 mini in black and matte alligator leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with 46 Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of 77.20 carats; the center Diamond weighing 5.77 carats. 18 3/4 inches long
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Antique Art Deco 1930s 30.00 Carat Old European & Baguette Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 15 graduating Old European cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 26.00 carats and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.0...
Diamond, Platinum
HERMES Vert Criquet Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in Vert Criquet (pastel green) Veau Epsom leather is a stunning display of the brand's signature elegance. The structured silhouette i...
Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Pendant Necklace, 40.00 carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Art Deco pendant necklace exemplifies Tiffany & Co.'s mastery during the height of the Jazz Age. The centerpiece is a magnificent Brazilian aquamarine of approxi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier Pluie de Cartier 26.00 carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier “Pluie de Cartier” Vintage Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace This exceptional choker necklace is an authentic Cartier Paris creation from their Pluie de Cartier collection, m...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, circa 1975
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back claw setting with ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Folie Des Pres Diamond & Sapphire Flower Earrings in 18kwg
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These whimsical Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) earrings feature a dazzling diamond pavé sphere at the top, from which dangle alternating floral motifs crafted from vibrant purple and pink ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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