Vintage Penguin Brooch
Vintage Designer Enamel Penguin Brooch Happy Holiday Pin
By Danecraft
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Wonderful! Penguin with Sassy Personality! Vintage Designer Signed Danecraft Enamel Penguin
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Enamel
Rubelite Penguin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rubelite Bird Brooch
15 round diamonds .036 carat
Rubelite approx 16.23 carat
14 karat gold set
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Rubelite, Diamond, 14k Gold
Hammerman Brothers 3d Penguin Brooch Pin Black Onyx Ruby 14k Yellow Gold 1.25"
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Northbrook, IL
3d Penguin Brooch Pin. The charming brooch features a captivating black onyx and ruby detailing
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aldo Cipullo for Cartier Brooch Penguin Enamel Diamond 18K Gold
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Penguin Brooch is a remarkable piece of jewelry that exemplifies the designer’s innovative approach to
Category
1970s Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage WEISS Signed Penguin Jelly Belly and Crystal Designer Brooch Pin
By Weiss
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful Vintage Designer Jelly Belly and Crystal Signed WEISS Penguin Brooch
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage Penguin Enamel Crystal Gilt Brooch Pin and Treasure Box
Located in Montreal, QC
Crystal Brooch Pin and Penguin Treasure Box. Penguin Brooch measures approx. 1.5" X 2" and Penguin
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Vintage NAPIER gold tone pearl rhinestone penguin figural designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
brooch
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
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Category
1980s Vintage Penguin Brooch
Vintage Signed Napier Penguin Jelly Belly and Sparkling Crystal Designer Brooch
By Napier
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful Finely detailed Vintage Signed Napier Penguin Faceted Jelly Belly and
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Crystal Brooch
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Vivid Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Whole Crystals Red Eye Rope
Category
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Gold Plate
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Ruby Enamel Gold Penguin Clip Brooch
Located in London, GB
The formally dressed penguin, with articulated head, decorated with black and turquoise enamel and
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Dankner Yellow Gold and Gem Set Penguins Brooch
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s 14K yellow Gold Penguins Brooch by Henry Dankner, measuring 1 inch in height X 3/4 inch
Category
1980s American Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Penguin Brooch Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond penguin brooch in yellow gold, circa 1960.
This charming vintage
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Penguin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
& Co. Symbolizing a penguin like statue with an umbrella, this modern jewel bears witness of the
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Garrard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Vintage Penguin Brooch
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Vintage Brooch by Garrard features Black Enamel and 36 round brilliant cut Diamonds of 0.50ct
Category
1990s British Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond, Ruby and Mother-of-Pearl Penguin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold brooch with diamonds, ruby, black enamel and mother of
Category
1960s French Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother-of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an emperor penguin with carved black jade and mother-of-pearl body
Polished gold webbed
Category
1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an emperor penguin with carved black jade and mother-of-pearl body
Polished gold
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
18k Gold
Boucheron Penguin Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large, lustrous white baroque mabe pearl serves as the belly of this charming penguin brooch by
Category
20th Century English Modern Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Penguin Mini Brooches
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Alfred Philippe for Trifari crystal pave miniature pearl and jelly belly penguin brooches
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Crystal Brooch
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Vivid Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Whole Crystals Red Eye Rope
Category
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Penguin Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Penguin pendant crafted in two-tone 14 karat yellow & white gold (circa 1960s to
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Crystal Brooch
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Bird Penguin Diamante Encruste Crystal Brooch
Very good
Category
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Gold Plate
Retro Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emperor Penguin and Baby Chick Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an emperor penguin with chick
Each with a tiny round cut ruby eye
Brushed gold bodies
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Penguin Diamond Pin Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Penguin Diamond Pin in Platinum. The pin measures 0.75" by 0.50" and weighs 3 grams.
Category
1980s Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Fred Paris Gold New Year's Eve Penguin Clip
By Fred Paris
Located in New York, NY
Our perky penguin is ready to go out on the town for New Year's Eve. This charming clip was made
Category
1930s French Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
18k Gold
1950s Penguin Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Penguin Brooch featuring marcasites a red rhinestone eye, a large jelly belly stone, and a
Category
1950s Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Marcasite
JUDITH LEIBER Swarovski Crystal Penguin Brooch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Wallkill, NY
Judith Leiber Crystal & Enamel Penguin Brooch
Brand New in original jewel case with original box
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
Cellini 18KT Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond Penguin Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold penguin brooch has the cutest expression. His body is crafted in black
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Handcraft White Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Penguin Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem.
Handcraft 18 karat yellow gold penguin brooch. Handmade by artisans
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swarovski Bezel Crystal Penguin Brooch New, Never Worn 1980s
By Daniel Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Swarovski Vintage Penguin Brooch. Adorable He is wearing a TOP HAT! Great Sparkle! As with
Category
1980s American Vintage Penguin Brooch
Cellini NYC 18KT Yellow Gold Large Penguin Brooch with .76Ct. Diamonds & Emerald
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A large 18 karat yellow gold penguin brooch. The penguin is beautifully crafted in a high polished
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Penguin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Penguin Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem.
Penguin 18 karat yellow gold brooch. Handmade by artisans assembled with
Category
1980s Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Penguin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Penguin Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem.
Penguin 18 karat yellow gold brooch. Handmade by artisans assembled with
Category
1980s Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Large Whimsical Faux Pearl & Enamel "Penguin" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical large penguin set in polished gilded gold vermeil
Category
1980s American Baroque Revival Vintage Penguin Brooch
Vintage Art Deco London 1933 H.G. Murphy Sterling Silver Penguin Brooch
By Henry George Murphy
Located in Glasgow, GB
Description: - A superb vintage George V sterling silver brooch in the form of a Penguin by H.G
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Penguin Sterling Whimsical Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Whimsical Penguin Brooch. Measuring 1 1/2 inches in
Category
1990s American Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960's Penguin Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon Ruby Eye
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely little penguin was made in Italy in 1960 ca out of 18 karat gold. It has a turquoise
Category
1960s Post-War Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
H 1.19 in W 0.71 in D 0.71 in
Jelly Belly and Crystal Penguin Rare Mid Century Modern Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful Vintage Jelly Belly Penguin Brooch enhanced with Sparkling Crystals
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Crystal
Jelly Belly and Crystal Penguin Rare Mid Century Modern Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful Vintage Jelly Belly Penguin Brooch enhanced with Sparkling Crystals
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Crystal
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Penguin Mini Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari crystal pave miniature pearl and jelly belly penguin brooches. Set in
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Signed Alessandria Sapphire Penguin Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Penguin Brooch/Pendant encrusted with (39) Vivid Blue Cabochon Sapphires wing enhanced
Category
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical "Penguin with Top Hat" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical "Penguin with Top Hat" brooch set in
Category
1990s American Artisan Vintage Penguin Brooch
1960's Vintage Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Penguin Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond 18K Gold platinum Penguin Pin Brooch
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and solid
Category
1960s Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Beautiful "Mother Penguin with Child" Black Enamel Brooch with Faux Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful "Mother Penguin with Child" brooch detailed with gilded gold vermeil hardware
Category
1980s American Baroque Vintage Penguin Brooch
Gold Penguin Pin c1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Darn Cute, Circa: 1960s 18K Yellow Gold Penguin Pin, Set with Rubies and a Diamond Eye.
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Moonstone Enamel Pair of Penguins Attributed to Fasano
By Fasano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These delightful 18K Gold Moonstone penguins are attributed to Fasano, a fine jeweler in Italy and
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire 18K Gold Engraved Penguin Pin BroochVintage Sapphire 18K Gold E
Located in Miami, FL
Uniquely Designed Sapphire 18K Gold Engraved Penguin Pin Brooch.
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold
Category
1970s American Retro Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Enamel Penguin Necklace Brooch Modernist Midcentury Silver Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Penguin Necklace or Brooch with two Penguins in silver with gorgeous black
Category
20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 1.75 in W 1.25 in L 16 in
Jean Vitau Yellow Gold Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Penguin Brooch Pin
By Jean Vitau
Located in Columbia, MO
Item Details
Main Stone Shape Mabe
Main Stone Treatment Not Enhanced
Main Stone Clarity Vg
Secondary Stone Diamond
Secondary Stone Weight $0.11
Main Stone Creation Natural
Main Stone...
Category
1990s Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
20th Century Gold & Enamel Christmas Penguin Brooch By, TC
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold & Enamel Christmas Penguin Brooch By, TC. This finely crafted festive gold plate
Category
20th Century American Vintage Penguin Brooch
Jean Vitau Gemstone Gold Penguin Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Adorable 18K yellow gold penguin brooch created in 1992 by Jean Vitau. Featuring a 17mm round mabe
Category
1990s American Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Penguin Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
From Tiffany & Co, this 18 karat polished yellow gold penguin pin features a diamond eye. The pin
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Penguin Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Dallas, TX
From designer Herbert Rosenthal, this precocious 18 karat yellow gold penguin pin features a ruby
Category
1980s Vintage Penguin Brooch
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Penguin Brooch
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Penguin Brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Vintage Penguin Brooch
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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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1930s American Vintage Penguin Brooch
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1970s American Vintage Penguin Brooch
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Vintage Penguin Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage penguin brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage penguin brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage penguin brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cellini, Kenneth Jay Lane and Alfred Philippe for Trifari are consistently popular. A vintage penguin brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage penguin brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Vintage Penguin Brooch?
On average, a vintage penguin brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,800, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Questions About Vintage Penguin Brooch
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
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