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Multi-color Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Experience vibrant beauty with this whimsical butterfly brooch adorned with a stunning array of
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Late 20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Floral Cluster Crystal Brooch Pin, Peridot and Citrine Crystal, Retro
Located in Milford, DE
this vintage floral brooch, featuring a radiant cluster of marquise and round-cut crystals. Set in a
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20th Century North American Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl and Sterling Silver Brooch or Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl and sterling silver brooch or pin.
With
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20th Century Japanese Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver, Amethyst And Citrine Flower Pin Or Brooch Hallmarked
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely hallmarked flower pin or brooch is signed Sterling and AE. Most likely Mexican from the
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1970s Mexican Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
14K Yellow and Rose Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Ruby Butterfly Brooch/Pin #23323
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and Rose Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Ruby Butterfly Brooch/Pin-
This striking butterfly
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20th Century Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx and Green Emerald Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx with Emerald Eyes Brooch Pin. Hand set with 0.30tcw
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Wood Vintage Oval Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer:
Van Cleef & Arpels
Title:
This vintage and estate Van Cleef & Arpels pin brooch is a
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.50ct Diamond and 15mm Pearl 18K White Gold Vintage Floral Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title:
This elegant vintage and estate pin brooch is crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold and
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and heavy flower brooch in the form of a stemmed rose. The rose's petals, stem and thorns
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butler
Wilson Signed Crystal Eye and Arrow Brooch Pin Original Box
By Butler
Wilson
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Signed Butler & Wilson Eye and Arrow Brooch. Hand set with Sparkling blue and clear
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Crystal
North American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bear Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Large 90’s era Navajo Sterling Silver Spirit/Heartline Bear Brooch Pendant. The Silversmith
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Dragonfly Faux Emerald and Faux Ruby Wings Statement Vintage Pair Brooch Pins
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Artful and Elegant Large Statement Dragonfly Brooch Pins. One brooch Hand set
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Crystal, Emerald, Ruby, Silver Plate
Tiffany
Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Emerald Palm Leaf Brooch/Pin #22981
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold and Emerald Palm Leaf Brooch/Pin-
This striking Tiffany & Co. brooch
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sumptuous Bouquet of Flowers Lapel Pin Brooch in Gold and Gems
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Lapel Pin
Pattern: Bouquet of Flowers mounted on an 18 carat gold structure
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20th Century Unknown Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Large Black Enamel and Diamond Bow Pin / Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate Black Enamel and Diamond Bow Pin / Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Large Black Enamel Diamond Bow
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20th Century North American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany and Co. Paloma Picasso Hashtag Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany and Co. Hashtag Pin Brooch
-18 Karat Yellow Gold
-Measures
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tulla Booth Sterling Silver Red and Purple Cabochon Stone Brooch/Pin #18444
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tulla Booth Sterling Silver Red and Purple Cabochon Stone Brooch/Pin
This gorgeous brooch/pin by
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Moon and Star Brooch or Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Moon and Star Brooch/Pin-
This lovely brooch features
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20th Century Unknown Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Designer hand made 18 carat gold pin/brooch with diamond and pearl
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Very unique designer hand made 18 carat yellow and white gold pin/brooch.
Set with one round
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1980s Australian Artist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Carousel Lion Pin Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Emerald and Enamel
Located in Hicksville, NY
1979 Royal Roaring Carousel Lion Brooch Pin - 14K Yellow Gold, Emerald, Enamel
Features a Roaring
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Flower and Leaf Amethyst Crystal Pin Brooch in Gold, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An ornate glowing pin, featuring a golden flower and petals, accented with amethyst crystals
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Crystal, Gold-filled
$292 Sale Price
20% Off
Retro 18K Gold Love Bird Brooch Pin with Diamonds and Ruby Eyes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This retro 18 karat gold bird brooch showcases two whimsical birds perched gracefully on a branch
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1930s Platinum Art Deco Filigree Old European Diamond Brooch and Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: Platinum Brooch, 14K Yellow Gold Pin [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 7.1
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1930s Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Iconic TIFFANY
Co. 1960s Ruby and Gold Open Square Vintage Brooch Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed 1960s Iconic Tiffany & Co. Designer Ruby Open Square Gold Brooch
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1960s Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Miriam Haskell Abstract Resin Royal Blue and Green Bead Brooch Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in North Miami, FL
Miriam Haskell pin a knock out. It is set against twisted metal. The medallion center is a combination of
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1950s American Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Cartier Diamond and Onyx Gold Vintage Dog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Brooch Pin sporting a Diamond collar articulated Hand crafted in Platinum and set with 8 single cut round
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Gold Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings Set, Faux Larimar Cabochons
Located in Milford, DE
centerpiece faux larimar cabochons. Includes a single pin brooch and a pair of clip-on earrings.
Gold-tone
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20th Century Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Crystal
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Fan Brooch / Pin, Sapphires, Diamonds and Pearls, 14 Karat Yellow
Located in Manhasset, NY
An Art Deco Fan Brooch / Pin. Diamond and Pearl in 14K Yellow Gold. The center cluster of pearls
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
14k Gold
Coro Norseland Sterling Silver Double Bird and Berries Oval Pin/Brooch #14190
By Coro
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver double bird with berries pin/brooch by Norseland for Coro.
Norseland is
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Poodle Brooch Pin, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold diamond and ruby poodle brooch pin, circa 1960
This charming
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1960s British Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elephant Brooch Pin 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold with Diamond Eye
Located in Hicksville, NY
1980s Elephant Brooch Pin - 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold. Features a Diamond Eye, 14K White Gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Modern Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Gold Vintage Helios Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Gold Helios Brooch Pin. Hand crafted in 18K
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tiara Crown Pin or Brooch, Pearls and Sapphire
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt Yellow Gold Tiara Crown Pin or Brooch with Stones and Pearls. 19.25 by 33.5 mm in width
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1960s Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 20k Yellow Gold 22.5ct Amethyst Tourmaline and Ruby Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique brooch features a richly hued 22.5ct amethyst as its centerpiece, framed by
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Florenza Ruby Crystal and Faux Pearl Filigree Leaf Pin Brooch in Gold
By Florenza
Located in Milford, DE
A regal-looking pin brooch by Florenza. This open filigree leaf is decorated with ruby-red crystals
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20th Century American Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Crystal
$119 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Deco Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Stylized Ribbon Bar Brooch Pin
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin-
This lovely crescent moon
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch / Pin #4367
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pin.
This elegant brooch features 59
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Retro Gold Pastel Inlay Bird Pin Brooch, Teal and Purple, 1970s
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish golden bird! This elegant accessory features textured enamel inlays in lilac, teal, and white.
Gold-filled.
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Gold-filled
$188 Sale Price
20% Off
KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Kenneth Jay Lane Ladybug Runway Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Ladybug Gold tone Brooch Pin by Designer Kenneth Jay
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1980s American Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Antique Brooch / Pin, Demantoid Garnet, Pearl and Enamel, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 14k yellow gold Art Nouveau inspired pin features a very rare demantoid garnet, the
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Zircon and Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Zircon and Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin GAI Certified-
This stunning
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Late 20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Yellow Gold
9.00ct Fancy Brown and White Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title:
This vintage and estate pin brooch is crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold and designed
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Plique a Jour Purple, Green and Yellow Enamel Gold Turtle Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Plique a Jour Purple, Green and Yellow Enamel Gold Turtle Brooch Pin
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s GIORGIO ARMANI Grey and Creme Large Fish Brooch Pin with Rhinestones
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage GIORGIO ARMANI enamel and metal Large Fish Brooch with rhinestones.
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1980s Italian Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Enamel
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Platinum Estate Crown Flag Brooch Pin with Diamonds, Enamel and Synthetic Rubies
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum estate crown flag brooch pin with diamonds, enamel, and synthetic rubies. Featuring a blue
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Maerk Loren 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Addison, TX
Contemporary Style 14K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch. This impressive brooch
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1980s Unknown Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Silver and 14 Karat Enameled 2.00 Carat Diamond Flower Pin/ Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate silver and 14K enameled 2.00 carat diamond flower pin/brooch. Showcasing 52 round diamond
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Pin/Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Pin/Brooch in 18k Yellow & White Gold
Turquoise and Diamond Brooch
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20th Century North American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pin/Brooch
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Brooch/Pin-
This lovely heart
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Tiffany
Co Diamond and Emerald Bear and Cub Pin Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
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Pin Measurements: 1 inches Length
Condition: Excellent
Payment & Refund Details:
*More Pictures
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1980s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Designer Nolan Miller Signed Swimming Faux Pearl and Crystal Swan Brooch Pin
By Nicole Miller
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Designer Nolan Miller Signed Vintage Brooch featuring a Swimming Swan encrusted
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Crystal, Pearl
Flower pin/brooch by Trifari US, rhodium-plated metal and enameled flowers, 1940
By Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Flower booke pin/brooch by Trifari 1930/40er years USA.
Rhodium-plated metal with enameled rosa
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1930s American Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Rhodium, Enamel
Vintage Monet Republican Elephant Pin Brooch in Silver, Red and Blue Enamel
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
This patriotic pin features a silver-tone elephant, accented with clear crystals and red & blue
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20th Century American Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Vintage Tiffany
Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Leaf Brooch/Pin #21564
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Leaf Brooch/Pin
This exquisite brooch by Tiffany
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20th Century Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 14K Yellow and White Gold Natural Sapphire Yogo Gulch and Diamond Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Metals and Materials: 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Total Item
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20th Century Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Brooch Vintage Brooches And Pins For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of brooch vintage brooches and pins. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of brooch vintage brooches and pins bearing Retro or Modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany
Co., Cartier and Van Cleef
Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 608, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut brooch vintage brooches and pins and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of brooch vintage brooches and pins, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Brooch Vintage Brooches And Pins?
Prices for brooch vintage brooches and pins start at $50 and top out at $210,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,489.
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 Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
- What are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
- 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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