Gilt Metal Brooches

CHRISTIAN DIOR by GIANFRANCO FERRE vintage gold-tone medieval inspired cross brooch/pendant embellished with green enamel, faux pearls and marbled raspberry colour glass domed caboch...

Rare Marcel Boucher Sapphire Paste Invisibly Set Suite from the 1960's. Lovely dimensional design Inspired by Van Cleef Jewelry of the period. Sapphire pastes are set within a overlapping surround of swirling baguette...

Lovely Chanel Maison Gripoix multi flower, multi layered brooch. Of jewel tone hand poured glass enamel set in gold plated bronze metal with crystal rhin...

CHANEL vintage textured gold tone CC logo brooch embellished with clear crystals. Embossed CHANEL Made in France. Indicative measurements : approx. 3 cm (1.18 inches) x 2.2 cm (0.8...

Judith Leiber Massive figural gilt metal pendant - brooch necklace c 1970s The Asian theme pendant necklace is designed with a huge Japanese style immortal figure suspended from a h...

Collectible and Rare Trifari by Diane Love Archealogical Revivalist Brooch from the 1970's. Diane Love created a line of Artist jewels based on Ancient forms in the 60's and 70's. A...

Charming Roger Jean Pierre Crystal Leaf Brooch of blackened Japaned metal, set with vari sized round crystals and crystal baquettes with a large focal dew drop round crystal. French ...

GUY LAROCHE vintage gold tone brooch embellished with clear crystals. Embossed GUY LAROCHE Paris. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 5.8 cm (2.28 inches) / max width app...

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold‑tone abstract dangle brooch/pendant featuring a clear purple glass cabochon and nude‑tone patina accents. This brooch/pendant perfectly reflects the c...

Between the first ad campaign that fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) commissioned from internationally admired Paris-based multimedia artist Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) for her blockbuster perfume "Shocking" in 1937, and in 1940 when they left France after launching her perfume "Sleeping" shortly before the Nazi occupation during WWII, the illustrator-cum-ceramist distinctly handmade--while traditional materials for couture costume-jewelry were scarce in Paris--this whimsical red glazed ceramic brooch, which depicts a duck holding an umbrella dripped with dashes of turquoise and black glaze to appear wet. Significantly, the trombone clasp of the brooch pin, the long-pronged gilt frame, and the text stamped on its back plate "Made In France" match a similarly sized glazed ceramic brooch of a decoratively chained bear that was published in the book Bijoux (page 146). The author Deanna Farenti Cera dated that likewise unbranded unsigned brooch to 1938 when it was commissioned for one of Schiaparelli's themed fashion shows "Circus". The invitation to that show, which was illustrated with circus characters and performing animals by Vertes' Parisian peer Christian Berard, included a domesticated white duck--notably not holding nor wearing a fashion accessory. Unusually, Schiaparelli had commissioned couture umbrellas from other artisans in the 1930s--a couple of which were acquired by TheMet museum. Another relevant Met acquisition of one of the designer's couture evening gowns, which it dates to Summer 1940, features three large glazed-ceramic fasteners in a contrasting color matching our brooch. The like findings, materials, construction, text, object and palette aside, accessory-adorned ducks were among the figurative animals commissioned by Schiaparelli for that last collection before the Germans dominated Paris by June 1940, which is evidenced by the photo of the dated gilt hatpin depicting a bejeweled bird head with a bill that appears in the book by Patrick Mauries about another Schiaparelli-associated French parurier Lina Baretti (pages 124-125). See our other listing for one of Baretti's uniquely feathered designs, which likewise has a pronged gilt frame with trombone clasp like ours, but whose partridge subject best suits an earlier Schiaparelli collection for Fall 1938 titled "Pagan". For us, distinguishing our brooch from other one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces created for Schiaparelli couture...

This exquisite Lanvin Paris couture brooch is a statement piece from the 1980s. The piece features a carved, see-through, geometric gilded-metal frame complemented by royal-blue enam...

Rare and collectible Art Deco Trifari Frog Brooch with faceted emerald stone "body" from the 1930's. Incredible expressive design with faux emerald caboch...

Massive Multi Colored Byzantine Crest pendant brooch made by Maison Gripoix, France. Poured glass with rhinestone encrustations forming a large crest ...

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned heart brooch embellished with multicolored crystals. Embossed YSL. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 4.5 cm (1.77 inches) / max. w...

Unusual Victorian pin of aluminum, "amethyst" paste, gilt metal and mother of pearl. The aluminum is embossed with a foliate design. A bold and striking piece to wear on a shoulder o...

Elsa Schiaparelli Baroque Revival Brooch composed of leafy vine motif textured gilt plate base metal with large faux Tibetan turquoise oval cabocheons, and iridized glass aurora pin...

Charming, collectible Art Deco Jelly Belly Cat Brooch from the 1930's. Originally gold, it has worn to a rhodium finish so essentially silver toned. Lucite clear belly. 1930's USA. U...

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold‑tone opulent baroque brooch embellished with a green resin cabochon and a fuchsia crystal. This baroque‑inspired brooch embodies the exuberant theatri...

This mid 19th century Victorian mourning brooch is constructed as an outer frame with an inner revolving oval locket. The frame is designed as a succession of scrolls. At the top and...

Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel articulated Renaissance pendant brooch circa 1960. Of Gripoix poured glass enamel in emerald and ruby, glass beads, cut crystal rondelles and faux baroque pearls set...

PALOMA PICASSO Parfums vintage gold tone ribbed design modernist brooch embellished with ruby and jet black baguette shaped crystals. Reference : Bijoux Promotionnels de Parfumeurs...

Lovely Victorian Coral Button Brooch of beautifully matched coral buttons from the late 19th Century. Wonderful coral color, Gilt metal. 1880's Ita...

Unusual Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch from the 1940's. Set in antique bronze finish with paste set locket in crystal, purple and ruby with swag chaining. 1940's USA. Locket...

Charming Art Deco Studded Bakelite Sword Brooch from the 1930's. Root beer bakelite set with brass studs and gilt enamel. 4.5" x 1.5". 1930's USA.

CHANEL - (Made in France) Beaten golden metal brooch with colorful glass paste cabochons. 1992 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. C...

DeNicola Poured Glass Brooch made to look like stain glass Modernist flowers. In the period, DeNicola contracted French houses for manufacture so this brooch is produced by Gripoix. ...

CHANEL by ARTHUS BERTRAND vintage rectangular brooch featuring a black background with C-H-A-N-E-L letters in a gold tone setting. This brooch was part of a CHANEL employee uniform....

CHANEL - 2002 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Golden metal "Timeless" bag brooch with black enameld and tiny costume-pearl handl...

Coro classic flower twist tremblant duette brooch of gilt metal, green enamel, ruby crystal baguettes and crystal pastes. Both flower clips separate off base to be worn separately. 1...

A stunning giant brooch created by French designer Edouard Rambaud, Paris. The piece features a carved and see-through design with a gilt metal textured with a satin finishing. The b...

STERN - A Collection circa 1980, signed by Stern. Golden metal turtle brooch, shell made of glass-paste stone. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 4.5 cm x 3 cm SKU:BR71

Wonderful Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch from the 1940's. Gilt metal with cherubs announcing the arrival of the Roccoco coach above each wheel. ...

Charming, animated Art Deco Peacock Brooch from the 1930's. Gilt metal with pave accents, citrine crystals and a jet "belly" stone and enamel accents. 193...

Art Deco Fruit Salad Brooch made in the Cartier "Tutti Frutti" style from the 1930's. A perspex crystal ring has a centerpiece of molded faux ruby, ...

Victorian Bohemian turquoise glass statement brooch or pin - featuring a cabochon glass gem that is a tour-de-force as it resembles Persian turquoise (robin's egg blue), complete wit...

Indulge in a matched pair of snake serpent brooches, magnificent treasures from the personal wardrobe of the legendary style icon Iris Apfel. We have her absolutely fabulous pair of...

This stunning Gianfranco Ferre couture brooch features a dimensional, gilt-metal geometric frame paved with crystal rhinestones and topped with two important, champagne-colored acryl...

This early Miriam Haskell lacquered shell and brass-and-wood-decorated clip brooch was created by Frank Hess, her first designer since 1926. The circa 1930 brooch features three seas...

Large Philip Hulitar Jeweled Crystal Brooch from the 1950's. Pieces by this couturier are rare. Emerald and sapphire crystals are set in a large domed shape for maximum impact. Si...

Chanel set of four brooches or pins, Autumn/Winter 2023 collection, in silver-tone metal and black enamel, featuring four animal motifs: a dog, a bird, a lion, and a reindeer (head)....

CHANEL - 2008 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Golden metal cc brooch enameled with yellow and ornamented with tiny rhinestones. ...

Pair of jeweled enamel gilt metal butterfly brooches c 1980s The elegant gold metal butterflies are embellished with tiles of shiny enamel in muted burgundy and light mocha brown ...

Masive Bakelite and lucite flower unsigned bouquet brooch by B. Blumenthal Co. from the mid 1930s. The brooch consists of olive green colored hand carved bakelite leaves with amythe...

Rare Trifari Art Deco Fruit Salad Suite, KTF by Alfred Phillipe circa 1930's. A matching set with brooch and bracelet covered in faux ruby, emerald and sapphire fruits set in gilt me...

Gorgeous and unique classic gold brooch with faceted rock crystal. It features a design with intricate floral motifs and 22 set round crystals. The large pyramidal crystal in the ce...

Spectacular and exceptionally rare vintage couture brooch by Yves Saint Laurent, dating to the late 1980s/early 1991s - an era celebrated for the house's lavish and theatrical costume jewelry creations. Executed in a dramatic architectural cross-inspired design, this monumental piece is richly embellished with an extraordinary arrangement of faceted crystals in smoky sapphire...

Marcel Boucher massive retro faux aquamarine floral clip brooch. Of gold over rhodium plate base metal, crystal rhinestone pave with rectangular baguette accents.. Excellent Conditio...

Line Vautrin Talosel Cornucopia Brooch An exceptional creation by the legendary artist Line Vautrin, this Talosel brooch embodies both artistry and innovation. Designed in the form o...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch interlaced with black leather decorated with semi-precious stones and colorful rhinestones. 1995 Fall-Winter Collection under the artist...

Ciner Conch Shell Enamel Brooch set with Swarovski Crystals. Large Fabulous Shell Brooch. Has Salmon colored enamel inside the shell with Pave set Swarovski Crystals all over this pi...

Miriam Haskell's Victorian revival festoon brooch jet and black pate de verre petal beads set on japanned metal. 1950's USA. Lenght: 2.75" x 1.25"

This spectacular Kalinger Paris modernist pin brooch features a dimensional old piece of driftwood wrapped around with rope made of gilded metal-coated resin. This piece is typical o...

Charming Weiss Jeweled Pear Brooch from the 1950's. A large pate de verre "pear" is set within crystal leaves in vari toned yellow and peridot crystals. 1950's USA. 2.5" x 2".

Rare and massive Maison Gripoix for Chanel long Regency style pendant brooch. Composed of five articulated stations of gilt plated bronze each in a neoclassical design. The brooch is quite long and is composed with 2 brooches to stabilize it. Each of Gripoix elements are rendered in emerald, sapphire and amythest poured glass enamel with fine crystal paste accents. Designed to be worn down the center of a neckline as an important focal point likely on simple elegant gown or suit. 7.5" x 3" ( 2" smaller brooch width). Unsigned. 1950's France. For a similar Regency brooch...

Charming Marcel Boucher Mother of Pearl Pave Bee from the 1960's. Wonderfully detailed with pave crystal body, mother of pearl wings and faux ruby cab eyes....

Celine Logo Scarf/Lapel Clip from the late 1980's. Made in Italy for Celine, Paris. 2" x 2". 1989 France. Excellent condition.

Classic Chanel Lion motif quatrefoil shaped brooch composed of pearls and grey crystal rondelles. All her baroque signatures are evident from the rich gold filigree work, the pearls ...

New, Never Worn Swarovski Amber, Black and Clear Swarovski Crystals are set through out this Big Bumble Bee. She measures 2.33 inches or / 59.39 mm top to bottom 2.63 inches or/ 66.9...

Stunning circle Swarovski Floral Brooch Amber and clear Crystal flowers. Measuring 1.90 in / 48.84 mm. This Comes in original Box. Never worn. This is out of a massive collection of...

Early and large Miriam Haskell Pendant Brooch with faux pearls and ruby and blue pate de verre glass beads. Central motif has elaborately wired bead and floral filigree work in a pa...