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Medusa Brooch

Vintage Gianni Versace Medusa Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Very rare vintage Gianni Versace Medusa motif brooch. Specifications: Height: 1.3, Width: 2.75
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1990s Italian Brooches

Antique Etruscan Revival Angel Skin Shell Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink hand carved conch shell cameo of Medusa, American
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

Elizabeth Locke Medusa Cameo Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Bethesda, MD
From acclaimed jeweler, Elizabeth Locke this 19 Karat carved burgundy glass cameo brooch depicting
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1990s Brooches

Elizabeth Locke Medusa Cameo Brooch
Elizabeth Locke Medusa Cameo Brooch
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Gianni Versace Medusa Pin Brooch - '00s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Add a touch of vintage luxury to your outfit with this Gianni Versace Medusa Pin Brooch. Featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches

Gianni Versace Medusa Pin Brooch - '00s
Gianni Versace Medusa Pin Brooch - '00s
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S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Silver Tone Medusa Logo Safety Pin Costume Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible silver-tone Gianni Versace Medusa safety pin brooch, designed by Gianni
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1990s Italian Brooches

S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Gold Tone Medusa Logo Safety Pin Costume Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible gold-tone Gianni Versace Medusa safety pin brooch, designed by Gianni
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Versace Flower Brooch, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This is a very rare and beautifully crafted Versace brooch. It is hand-made in the shape of a
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1990s Italian Brooches

Versace Flower Brooch, 1990s
Versace Flower Brooch, 1990s
W 1.97 in L 1.97 in
Superb Victorian Agate Cameo 18 Karat Gold Mythology Perseus Medusa Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
display either side of stone Both sides are carved to depict the tale of Perseus slaying Medusa Medusa
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Versace Medusa Embellished Black Mini Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace Medusa and Chain Embellished Dress IT 40 BVersace mini dress featuring medusa logo brooch
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Versace Modern Gold Tone Medusa Chain Choker Necklace
By Versace
Located in Vilnius, LT
features iconic Medusa detail as a closure. Signed: "Versace. Made in Italy" Length: 43cm Width: 1.3
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

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Tiara Convertible En Tremblant Flower Diamond Brooch
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Vintage Gianni Versace Iconic Medusa Earrings Black and Gold
By Gianni Versace
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Located in London, GB
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Medusa Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the medusa brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 21 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect medusa brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing medusa brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elizabeth Locke, David Webb and Karl Rothmüller each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A medusa brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a medusa brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Medusa Brooch?

On average, a medusa brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,950, while they’re typically $330 on the low end and $20,400 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.