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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This 1950/60s mid-century costume brooch is all about bold storytelling, cultural homage, and theatrical flair! Crafted in goldtone brass with hand-applied cold-painted black enamel, this figural masterpiece depicts a poised Nubian water carrier.
Regular price R 325.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
Slither into the spotlight with this dazzling vintage 1990s designer costume brooch by none other than P. Cardin, Paris — a piece that’s anything but shy.
Regular price R 425.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
This is a striking vintage gold-tone costume brooch with a bold, ancient-inspired aesthetic. The brooch has an irregular, tablet-like shape, reminiscent of an archaeological artifact or an ancient carved relief.
Regular price R 295.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
This is a scarce early Victorian sterling silver and black dot paste shoe buckle, which has been repurposed as a brooch.
Regular price R 485.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
This is a stunning Antique Edwardian era hallmarked sterling silver and guilloché enamel bar brooch, crafted by the well-regarded silversmiths John Atkins & Sons, Birmingham, circa 1913.
Regular price R 636.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price perR 795.00 ZARSale price R 636.00 ZARSale -
Behold! A magical talisman from the past – this exquisite early 1900s brooch by none other than the legendary Norwegian (often confused as Danish) silversmith Marius Hammer.
Regular price R 876.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price perR 1,095.00 ZARSale price R 876.00 ZARSale -
This costume brooch is pure vintage glamour with a dash of theatrical flair! Picture a grand ballroom in the roaring 1920s, where every accessory had to dazzle—and this Czech Art Deco beauty would have stolen the show.
Regular price R 356.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price perR 445.00 ZARSale price R 356.00 ZARSale -
This is a rare and classic example of vintage Scandinavian Modernist jewelry, specifically a Georg Jensen sterling silver bar brooch, designed by Henry Pilstrup, a notable silversmith for Georg Jensen during the early to mid-20th century.
Regular price R 1,756.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price perR 2,195.00 ZARSale price R 1,756.00 ZARSale -
This 1950s vintage costume brooch is a dazzling statement piece that radiates mid-century glamour! Crafted in a three-tiered domed sunburst shape, this brooch is an explosion of sparkle and sophistication.
Regular price R 395.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
This marvelous vintage costume jewelry set—a starburst-meets-floral brooch paired with three-tiered drop clip-on earrings—is a rare and striking find from the 1960s, attributed to Ralph Polcini, a master Italian goldsmith.
Regular price R 821.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price perR 1,095.00 ZARSale price R 821.00 ZARSale -
This 1940/50's Egyptian Revival sterling silver brooch is a captivating tribute to the legendary Queen Nefertiti, one of ancient Egypt’s most iconic figures.
Regular price R 695.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
This 1940/50's Egyptian Revival sterling silver brooch is a stunning and intricately crafted piece that pays homage to the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
Regular price R 695.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
This Art Deco-era brooch is an exquisite testament to both the bold geometric elegance of the 1920s and the centuries-old craftsmanship of Venetian Murano glassmaking.
Regular price R 595.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
Generous in size vintage Juliana (Delizza & Elster) Y-shaped wedding cake costume brooch, a rare find from the 1950s–1960s, featuring a highly collectible design that has been cataloged as a "book piece" in the Juliana Jewelry reference guide (page 273).
Regular price R 695.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
Well now, saddle up and take a gander at this here vintage 1950s sterling silver and marcasite ox wagon brooch—a real frontier relic that captures the grit and grandeur of the Old West.
Regular price R 725.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
A Knightly Treasure – Fit for a Renaissance Duel! This 1950s Coro battle axe brooch and matching screw-back earrings are a fantastic and rare set, embodying a bold medieval-meets-mid-century aesthetic!
Regular price R 795.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per
