Collection: Brooches & Lapel Pins
The origin of the brooch can be dated back to the Bronze Age, during which initial versions were seen as basic pins with round loops. The simple decorations were commonly utilized for securing and attaching cloaks and other clothing in the winter season. Trope quickly points out that as artisans improved their abilities and iron became more accessible, brooches evolved to have intricate designs with spiral elements and a disk-like shape.
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Prepare yourself, because this is not your average Czech brooch — this is a monumental 1920s Art Deco Czech masterpiece, an oversized, opulent explosion of filigree work and uranium satin glass.
Regular price R 695.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 695.00 ZAR -
This large-sized vintage novelty brooch is crafted in the shapely silhouette of an Art Deco butterfly, complete with exaggerated scrolling wings, raised bead detailing, and that old-world theatrical flair the 1920s did best.
Regular price R 345.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 345.00 ZAR -
A Museum-Worthy Collectible From One of the Most Legendary Costume Houses in History!
Regular price R 3,895.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 3,895.00 ZAR -
A bold and beautifully crafted vintage modernist brooch dating to the circa 1970s, this striking piece showcases a generously sized, high-domed Tiger’s Eye cabochon set in hand-crafted sterling silver.
Regular price R 425.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 425.00 ZAR -
Antique late Georgian early Victorian era 9ct Gold and Seed Pearls Mourning brooch in a Rounded Rectangular form.The central panel featuring blonde plaited/braided hair under a bevelled Stuart Crystal cover.Framed in a halo of prong-set Seed Pearls.
Regular price R 1,940.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perR 2,985.00 ZARSale price R 1,940.00 ZARSale -
Marvelous and oversized Art Deco–era bakelite novelty brooch, exquisitely carved in the exotic form of a Persian dagger (khanjar)
Regular price R 985.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 985.00 ZAR -
An exceptional treasure from the Indonesian island of Java — this Art Deco-era .800 silver brooch is a shining example of Yogyakarta / Djokja (Jogja) silverwork.
Regular price R 625.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 625.00 ZAR -
Vintage Sterling Silver Bow Brooch with Rose-Cut Diamond – A Symbol of Eternal Devotion.
Regular price R 1,795.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 1,795.00 ZAR -
A charming whisper of the Art Deco age, this dainty circa 1930s sterling silver ribbon style brooch captures the era’s love of glamour and sculptural elegance in a beautifully petite format.
Regular price R 325.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 325.00 ZAR -
A truly captivating Art Deco-era treasure, this large, sculptural floral brooch dates to the 1930s and is crafted in solid sterling silver, beautifully rhodium-plated to preserve its brilliance.
Regular price R 995.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 995.00 ZAR -
Antique WWI Sweetheart Coin Brooch featuring ZAR + British Coinage.
Regular price R 425.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 425.00 ZAR -
Exceptional and large-sized antique Victorian “Forget-Me-Not” lovers’ brooch, dating to the circa 1850s, a true jewel of sentimentality and craftsmanship.
Regular price R 2,895.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 2,895.00 ZAR -
A striking vintage hallmarked sterling silver Scottish kilt pin brooch, beautifully modeled in the form of a traditional Highland sword—often referred to as a claymore.
Regular price R 645.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 645.00 ZAR -
Antique Early Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch.
Regular price R 1,195.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 1,195.00 ZAR -
A true treasure steeped in fraternal history – this is a Silver-plated Permanent Steward’s Jewel of the Royal Masonic Hospital, awarded to Bro. J.H. Kenshole No. 7389.
Regular price R 395.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 395.00 ZAR -
A dramatic and larger-sized vintage 1970s costume brooch crafted in the striking form of a coiled serpent.
Regular price R 325.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 325.00 ZAR