Salamander Brooches
Art Deco Enamel Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Enamel Salamander Brooch from the 1930's. Gilt metal with Marcel Boucher style
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Marcasite and Emerald Paste Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming paste set and marcasite salamander brooch set in sterling circa 1930s. Emerald pastes set
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Emerald & Diamond Crawling Lizard Salamander Brooch, set in 14K Yellow Gold made Circa
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Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Demantoid and Diamond Salamander Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Victorian demantoid garnet and diamond salamander brooch. Remarkable for a number of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Austrian Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Salamander Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Austrian Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Salamander Brooch. Featuring 47 round
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Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Platinum/ 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.67 Carat Diamond Salamander Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This adorable Cellini platinum and 18 karat yellow gold salamander brooch is beautifully set with
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Demantoid Garnets Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Salamander Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique demantoid garnets rose-cut diamonds pearls and yellow gold salamander brooch circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique early 20th century silver and paste lizard salamander brooch
Located in Malmö, SE
A fine antique early 20th century paste lizard or salamander brooch, artfully and expertly
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Silver
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W 0.79 in L 4.34 in
Avon Gold Salamander Brooch, Black Enamel and Clear Crystals, Vintage
By Avon
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Avon brooch, featuring a dazzling salamander decorated with crystals and black enamel
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20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
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W 1.19 in L 2.76 in
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Antique Salamander Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized salamander with a wavy tail and curling forked tongue
Featuring a cushion
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold & Silver Diamond and Pearl Salamander Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, pearl, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifteen rose cut diamonds
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Retro Salamander Brooch Pin in Gold, Vintage Mid 1900s, United States
Located in Milford, DE
This stylish salamander is decorated with sparkling clear crystals and emerald-colored eyes. A
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20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Lizard Salamander Enamel Crystal Statement Pin Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage KENNETH JAY LANE Dark Green Enamel Lizard/Salamander Brooch pave set with Faux Diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.5 in L 3 in
Four Salamanders Silver Brooches
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of four silver brooches representing salamanders.
Mid-20th century.
Lengths from 5.30
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Lizard, Salamander, Chameleon Brooch Pin set
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
18kt Yellow and White Gold Salamander/Lizzard Brooch Set with Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow and white gold brooch set with diamonds depicting a salamander / Lizzard
Elegant
Category
20th Century Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.94 in W 0.25 in L 2.2 in
Large 4" Salamander Lizard Crystal Gold Plated Brooch by Maresco 1980s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Exceptional salamander lizard gecko made by Maresco is the 1980s. He is bold, and flashy in
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Enamel Salamander Lizard Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking signed Kenneth Lane (KJL) Salamander Statement Brooch featuring a scampering Salamander
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
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W 1.5 in L 3.88 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Cabochon Crystal and Black Enamel Salamander in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A whimsical salamander/lizard/gecko brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted black enamel body, adorned
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1990s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
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W 0.79 in L 3.75 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Jeweled Ruby and Green Salamander
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful pin/brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This green salamander is decorated with glittering clear
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
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Green Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A demantoid garnet and diamond brooch by Bentley & Skinner, in the form of a dragonfly, the en tremblant wings and body encrusted with old brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage Crystal Lucky Four Leaf Clover Brooch 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A very pretty Vintage Crystal Shamrock Brooch. The three leaves of a shamrock are said to stand for faith, hope and love. A fourth leaf is said to bring luck. Crafted in gold tone me...
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Vintage 1970s Brooches
1995 Haute Couture Lucky Clover Chanel Brooch by Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture brooch by Gripoix, probably circa 1995 in gilded metal, irregular pearly glass beads, white rhinestones and green glass cabochon, equipped with a brooch pin and ...
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1990s French Brooches
Gilt metal, fuschia and amethyst paste brooch/earrings, Christian Dior, c. 1954
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An unusual brooch and earrings from Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, made of articulated twisted gilt rings of various sizes, highlighted with amethyst, light amethyst and fuschia pas...
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Vintage 1950s British Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
W 2.5 in D 0.5 in L 3 in
Designer Nolan Miller Signed Vintage Sparkling Crystal Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Nolan Miller
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Signed Nolan Miller Designer Blue and Clear Crystal Dragonfly Brooch. Hand set with a myriad of Sparkling Crystals in blue and clear. Stunning Statement Brooch! Mea...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel and rhinestones
• vintage designer runway brooch
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CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 37
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20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
14 karat yellow gold butterfly, approximately 19mm x 24.5mm.
5 total round diamonds- down the abdomen of the butterfly.
8 total round emeralds- four on each wing.
8 total round rubie...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage butterfly gold rhinestone brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 37
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20th Century Brooches
Vintage Rhinestone Cherry Brooches Set
By Warner
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is a two vintage rhinestone cherry brooches with green leaves from Warner, circa 1960s.
Set with garnet rhinestone chatons (the head of a ring in which a stone is set) for the c...
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches
David Webb Green Enamel Frog Pin Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
As the company says: "Frogs are lucky," was just one of David Webb's many quips. This dear frog was among the many frogs hatched by the jeweler in 1964. Webb creations are highly sou...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock Black Opal round measuring .75" x 5...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH:
vintage 50's,
in silver metal, glass rhinestones,
by High Fashion designer ROGER Jean Pierre,
Brooch dimensions 6.8 x 3.8 cm,
good condition.
The French jewe...
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 2.68 in W 1.5 in
Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé-set with single- cut diamonds, holding a black enamel tray with shaker and martini ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fantastic Van Cleef and Arpels VCA Turquoise and Diamond Clover Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic Van Cleef and Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Clover Brooch. Designed as a clover, pear-shaped cabochon turquoise, round diamond, 18k yellow gold, signed VCA, NY, numbered....
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20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise
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W 1.63 in D 0.5 in L 2.13 in
Antique Yellow Gold Tyneside Scottish Brigade Sweetheart Brooch, circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 18 karat yellow gold 'Tyneside Scottish Brigade' regimental brooch made by Thomas L Mott; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
Th...
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Vintage 1910s English Brooches
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.86 in L 1.1 in
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Vintage Large Kirks Folly Crystal Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Kirks Folly salamander brooch has clear crystals throughout its body and red crystal
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Vintage Salamander Brooch With Faux Pearls 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
A showy and adorable vintage salamander brooch from the 1950s. Adorable combination of gold-tone
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Vintage 1950s Brooches
Vintage Jay Strongwater Salamander Brooch-Makes A Great Gift!
By Jay Strongwater
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful Jay Strongwater salamander brooch has a gold toned base set with green, yellow, ruby
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Collectible Jewelry
Antique Victorian Paste Salamander Brooch 9 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fantastic brooch has been commissioned with a 9ct Yellow Gold under gallery and a Silver top
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Silver
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W 1.19 in D 0.4 in L 2.37 in
Antique 18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Green Garnet and Ruby Set Salamander Brooch
Located in London, GB
an abundance of Green Demantoid Garnets. The Salamander is beautifully made, with a writhing body and
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Antique Early 1900s British Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Kenneth Jay Lane Lizard Brooch / Salamander
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Vintage circa 1970s signed Kenneth Jay Lane whimsical lizard or salamander brooch with emerald
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Kieselstein-Cord Enormous Gold Lizard/Salamander Sapphire Pin/Brooch Dated 1990
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This superb Kieselstein-Cord 18K gold pin, I believe, is among the very best pieces he has ever done! This incredible character is anything but shy. His bold look with those deep blu...
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1990s American Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Salamander, German Sterling Silver, Marcasite Stone Pin
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Salamander, German Sterling Silver 2-3/4 Length, Marcasite stone Pin
The pin length is one inch
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Mid-20th Century German Retro Brooches
Materials
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Playful Stylish and Elegant Burdeen's Ruby Diamond Gold Salamander Pin
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
This Burdeen's Jewelry 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Salamander Pin is encrusted with 102 Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Diamond Gold Salamander Ring
Located in New York, NY
The salamander set with rose-cut diamonds and ruby eyes, converted to a ring from a brooch, set on
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian More Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Large Salamander Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Large Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Edwardian Salamander Brooch
-18 karat yellow gold and sterling
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Estate Tsavorite and Diamond Salamander Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous 18k gold oversize salamander brooch, set with 188 European and single-cut diamonds which
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Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Salamander Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Salamander Brooch
Timelessly cool statement brooch - classic 80s Dior
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 18K Emerald and Diamond salamander brooch C.1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique 18K Emerald and Diamond salamander brooch C.1900. Superb condition, this large salamander
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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Pair of Antique Demantoid Garnet Ruby Diamond and Gold Salamander Brooches
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique salamander brooches, each pavé set with demantoid garnets in the legs, tail and
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Silver Salamander Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous Antique Diamond Emerald Salamander Brooch handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold and sterling
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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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W 0.6 in L 2.4 in
Kieselstein-Cord Colossal Gold Salamander Brooch
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
Huge dramatic figural "salamander" brooch. Made and signed by KIESELSTEIN-CORD. Heavy
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cellini Glamorous Emerald Diamond Gold Salamander Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This brooch features a stylized salamander set with yellow and white diamonds and emeralds. it is
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Tourmaline Turquoise Diamond Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, green tourmaline, diamond and turquoise Salamander brooch by
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1990s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Salamander 14 Karat Gold Silver Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Rose Cut Diamond Salamander Gold Silver Brooch. Featuring forty five rose cut diamonds
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Huge 5.5" Art Deco 1940s Sterling Silver & Marcasite Salamander Pin
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and statement making Art Deco style salamander pin in sterling silver and marcasite. The
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
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Marcasite, Sterling Silver
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W 1.75 in D 0.32 in L 5.5 in
Rare Victorian Salamander Pearl Turquoise and Garnet Stick Tie Pin
Located in St Helens, GB
A rare and novel Victorian era stick tie pin in the form of a Salamander.
15 carat yellow gold with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Gold Salamander Brooch Pin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Accent your lapel with this adorable salamander, a symbol of rebirth. Crafted in fourteen karat
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2010s American Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Salamander Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
The body set with diamond and a central row of emerald, with circular-cut ruby eyes, length 4.5cm.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Emerald, Green Garnet and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Salamander Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
How sweet is this salamander!? He has an emerald stripe running down his back and is adorned in
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Gold
Sterling Silver Dragonfly & Salamander Pin Brooch Duo
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
attention. In an arts and crafts style, the Dragonfly Pin Brooch is multi-dimensional and has a 3 inch wing
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1990s Mexican Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Paste Salamander Gecko Lizard Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A fine late Victorian period brooch. Solid silver example. Salamander example set with white and
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20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Silver
Petite Salamander Mother of Pearl 14K Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The salamander is often spiritually known as the creature of hidden secrets. With a little
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Early 2000s North American Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Gold Diamond Salamander Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond salamander brooch, accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 2.24 total carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Edwardian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum over 18K gold, formed as a salamander set with diamonds and a central line of demantoid
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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Silver Marcasite Garnet Large Lizard Salamander Brooch
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage amazing Art Deco large Sterling Solid Silver Marcasite Garnet Brooch. Tested for silver
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Antique Diamond and Turquoise Salamander Brooch
Located in Toronto, ON
This is a charming silver diamond and turquoise brooch with fine detailing.
Total Diamond weight
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
14K Gold & Diamond Lizard Brooch
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely cast 14K yellow gold figural lizard or salamander pin with realistic detailing and prong set
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American Brooches
Elie Top for Lanvin Pewter Pearl Faceted Crystal Salamander Brooch, Resort 2013
By Elie Top
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Elie Top for Lanvin, Resort 2013 salamander brooch featuring pewter base metal, faux pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Crystal, Base Metal
Antique Demantoid Garnet Salamander Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique demantoid garnet salamander pin measuring app. 2 x 3/4 inches, featuring seven demantoid
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Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
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Salamander Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of salamander brooches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, gold plate and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 22 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of salamander brooches includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Kenneth Jay Lane, Avon and Cellini are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut salamander brooches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and antique cushion cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of salamander brooches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Salamander Brooches?
Prices for salamander brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $21,600, while salamander brooches, on average, fetch $735.
Finding the Right brooches for You
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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