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Brooches For Sale
Vintage 1996 signed gold tone enamel designer brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed 1996 PLACES OF ST PETERSBURG VOLUNTEER • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones, enamel • vintage designer brooch / pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION...
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Gold

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Pattern 339 Modern Star Pin/Brooch #22841
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Pattern 339 Modern Star Pin/Brooch This modernist star pin/brooch was designed by Henning Koppel pattern # 339. Weighs approx 22.0g, 14.1dwt M...
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20th Century Danish Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Two Turtles Persian Turquoise Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pins
Located in Miami, FL
Double charming and collectible, two vintage turtle brooches, crafted circa 1960 in solid 18K yellow gold. This delightful piece features a shell adorned with vivid Persian turquoise...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Pansy Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Delicate, sentimental, and exquisitely crafted, this antique pansy brooch (circa 1890–1900) captures the refined charm of late Victorian jewelry. ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Hammerman Brothers 18K Gem Set Lion Brooch
Located in Queens, NY
Hammerman Brothers 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Lion Brooch, adorned with one prong set round faceted ruby weighing approx. 0.25 carat, further decorated with two flush set r...
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CAROLEE signed vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone lion designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CAROLEE • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
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20th Century Brooches

Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Animals Teddy Bear Clip Mother of Pearl Onyx 18K Gold
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301843 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2023 RRP £7,300 Incl. Taxes / €8,550 Incl. Taxes / $8,200 Excl. Taxes Model VCARP9RZ00 Serial Number JF****** Metal 18k Rose Gold...
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2010s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vogue Bijoux Gold Plated Black Enamel and Rhinestone Brooch 1980s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Vogue Bijoux gold plated brooch featuring black enamel and clear rhinestones, with four accent square red rhinestones. It is in the Art Deco style. The brooch is in very goo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage gold tone ladys designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
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20th Century Brooches

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Tiara
Located in Narberth, PA
A highly unique tiara from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold and sterling silver, this headpiece is encrusted with 2.5ctw of old mine cut diamonds. The stones va...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Cartier Enamel and 18K Yellow Gold Ladybug Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pin is little, but loud. A beloved vintage Cartier, this Ladybug was designed with 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel, creating an eye-catching green and black enamel ladybug....
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Late 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Garnet Brooches Silver Gold January Birthstone, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Pair of Garnet Tiara-Form Brooches in Silver and Gold, Early 20th Century A rare and highly collectible pair of antique brooches from the early 20th cent...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Silver

Brooch with ruby and rose cut diamond up to 0.50ct 12.5 gram 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold brooch set with ruby ​​and rose-cut diamonds up to 0.50 ct – F/G – SI Detailed description The brooch measures 4.2 cm by 3.9 cm wide Weight: 12.5 grams Set with: - 4 x ...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Chanel Vintage 1994 Logo CC Coco Double Circle Round Rope Interlocked Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1994 Unisex Iconic Classic Logo CC Coco Double Round Circle Rope Interlocked Openwork 94P Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% ...
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1990s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

MiriamHaskell WWII PurpleGlassFlowers GoldLeaves WiredPlasticBack Pre1945 Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Beginning in 1939, Miriam Haskell asked her first costume-jewelry designer Frank Hess to spare the use of metal during WWII while war materials were needed in the United States. So t...
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1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Carlo Zini Art Deco Style Suite
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Zini's Art Deco Style Italian Earring-Pin Suite composed of long earrings and brooch. Earrings and brooch in the Art Deco style with faux coral, onyx and pastes. Clip back fitt...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Vintage Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Vintage Dragonfly Brooch PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 149584 Listing Title: Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Vintage Dragonfly Brooch Condition Descript...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Platinum

Hermès Bague Kyoto TDD49 Golden Metal Brown Leather Kyoto Ring US4.75 Hermes
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kyoto open ring in gold-tone metal and brown leather (alligator or crocodile) inspired by a horse's yoke. Ring size between 49 and 50 (approximately US 5), inner diameter 1.57...
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

ART NOUVEAU Brooch with old European and single cut diamond upto 1.90ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART NOUVEAU 18k white gold brooch set with old European and single cut diamonds to. 1.90ct – F/G – VS/SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 6.0 cm long by 1.5 cm wide...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian brooch with pearls and diamonds up to 0.15ct 14k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver brooch set with pearl, old mine cut and rose cut diamond up to 0.15 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description the brooch is 3.5 cm high and 3.5 cm wide total weight: ...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Designer E Pearl Signed Vintage Enamel Vintage Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Rare Designer Signed Vintage Brooch Pin by E PEARL. Featuring a Green Enamel Frog with red Crystal Eyes. Dimensional Gold Tone mounting. Measuring approx. 2.5" L x ...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Eisenberg Ice 2000 Sapphire Aquamarine Crystal Flower Pin Brooch, Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your ensemble with the timeless elegance of this vintage Eisenberg Ice pin! Crafted in a radiant silver tone, this exquisite brooch showcases a dazzling flower adorned with...
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Early 2000s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

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 with Faux Emerald Wings and the other Faux Ruby Wings, accented by Sparkling Crystals....
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Ruby, Silver Plate

Early Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Pendant Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel articulated Renaissance pendant brooch circa 1960. Of Gripoix poured glass enamel in emerald and ruby, glass beads, cut crystal rondelles and faux baroque pearls set...
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1960s French Renaissance Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique 12k Yellow Gold Hardstone Carved Mercury Hermes Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch pendant showcases a finely carved hardstone cameo of Mercury (Hermes), identifiable by the winged motif at the temples. Executed in high relief, the carving prese...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Lazaro Diaz NY Neoclassical Costume Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage early example of Lazaro Diaz's classic designs featuring a sugarloaf faux onyx with faux carnelian, pearl and rhinestone accents. Signed on the back Lazaro INC NY From the company Bio: "A BIG INFLUENCE ON ME WAS ANCIENT HISTORY AND MYTHOLOGY, AS WELL AS THE CULTURE AND THE MUSIC OF THE 1960S & 1970S." Drawing on architectural elements of ancient Greece and Roman history, tempered with the influences of Moroccan and Indian design, every collection Lazaro designs has a fresh and modern edge for present day while preserving all that is classic. From the delicate to the bold, from the sculptural to the chaotic, there exists something in the collection for everyone. Custom designs and collaborations make Lazaro a sought after commodity in today's world where there is little left to the consumer's own influence on a piece they desire to wear. Lazaro's jewelry has been photographed by hundreds of publications since the 1980s. Featured often in Ponytail, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Town & Country, Elle, Rolling Stone, Guitar Aficionado and W Magazine (to name a few) and on such stars as Jay-Z, Cindy Crawford, Jimmy Page, Santigold and Jennifer Aniston. Additionally, the jewelry has been used in numerous television shows and movies. Since 1981, jewelry designer Lazaro Diaz has been creating what can best be described in the jewelry and fashion world as "wearable art". Born in Cuba and arriving in the United States at age 4 would seem a most insurmountable challenge to anyone. However, Lazaro faced that obstacle as he has faced any in his challenging career and craft: with unwavering confidence and conviction in his abilities and a dedication to quality and the creation of unique art. His effort and diligence have certainly paid off as Lazaro is one of the most enduring designers alive. Lazaro's creations reflect a connection to history and craftsmanship which is a rarity today. Working in platinum, gold and silver and utilizing precious and semi-precious stones, each creation exudes volumes of detail and emotion. The wearer not only knows they have a one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece, but a piece that will endure stylistically. WHO WEARS LAZARO: ASHLEY GREEN B.O.B. BILLY GIBBONS (ZZ-TOP) BRET MICHAELS BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN CINDY CRAWFORD CRISS ANGEL DAVE NAVARRO DEVENDRA BANHART DYLAN MC DERMOTT ENRIQUE IGLESIAS GWYNETH PALTROW HOWIE MANDEL JACK...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Tiffany Co. Leaf Pin
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s 18k, by Tiffany. This 18k yellow gold brooch is delightfully realistic and brilliantly Tiffany! Meticulously fabricated, it is in excellent condition. Remarks: "Nature...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Certified Natural Pearl 1.60 Ct Diamond Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
his lovely antique brooch is Victorian period, 1870 circa Elegantly designed in a triumph of Diamond rays complemented by natural not nucleated salt sea Pearls and swinging drop Pear...
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1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian 18 Carat Gold Cannetille earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These gorgeous 18 Carat gold cannetille earrings are so decorative. They have flown detail near the hooks and delicate detail all the way down to the bottom. Drop from ear: 6mm Wei...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold

SWAROVSKI signed plated tone crystals angel designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SWAROVSKI swan logo • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
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20th Century Brooches

CHANEL gold-tone 92P FOUR LEAF CLOVER IMITATION PEARL PIN Brooch
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel pin brooch is crafted in gold-plated metal and topped with a glossy black cabochon adorned with a delicate four-leaf clover motif, framed by a beaded chai...
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1990s Brooches

14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Blue Enamel Bar Pin from 1915 Art Deco Greek Key
Located in Lexington, KY
Owning this 14k yellow gold enamel bar pin with seed pearls from 1915 Art Deco is an opportunity to elevate your jewelry collection. The intricate Art Deco design features delicate e...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Lily Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate brooch is designed in the shape of a flower, a little white lily. The little jewel was created around 1900 - 1905 and is made out of 14 karat gold. The flower petals are covered with opaque white enamel with some pink and pale blue accents...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Outstanding Pennino Retro Citrine Spray
Located in New York, NY
Huge 1940's Sterling spray with pink gold wash by Pennino. High styled with large emerald cut citrine centering a cluster of pave flowers and long ribbon loops. Heavy and large scale...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

SANDOR signed gold tone enamel flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SANDOR • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3" by 5/8" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs.
Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate turquoise matrix set in a gilded bronze web scattered with pastes.
Ofte...
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1960s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Oval Etched Glass Seed Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - White Color - Range From 1.9mm to 3.2mm each (approx.) (1) Glass - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Etched Material: Solid ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Bird Dove in Heart Brooch Pin Scandinavian Silver Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
A WONDERFUL MID-CENTURY MODERN BIRD, DOVE IN A HEART BROOCH IN 830 SILVER, MOST LIKELY SCANDINAVIAN, CONTINENTAL - A CLASSIC. With very beautiful mid-century modern open work design ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Silver

CHANEL gold 23S POTTED FLOWER PEARL STRASS Brooch
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel potted flower brooch in gold-tone metal is a whimsical yet elegant accessory. Delicately detailed with pearly white resin pearls and sparkling strass, it c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Chanel Black Gold-Tone Costume Pearl Crystal Filigree Brooch 2019
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black & Gold-Tone Costume Pearl Crystal Filigree Brooch from 2019 is a stunning example of the brand’s exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Featuring the iconic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Mid-Century Brutalist 14k Gold, Diamond, and Large Grey Baroque Pearl Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist brooch. In patinated 14k yellow gold. Prong set with a large baroque pearl in a cast brutalist setting set with several small, single cut white diamonds. Simply ...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 6.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's rectangular 6.26 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco brooch; part of our diverse collection of 1920s jewelry. This stunning, fine and ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1950s Invisible Set Ruby Flower Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with invisible set Rubies weighing approximately a total of 22.00 carats, as well as Round Brilliant and Square cut Diamonds weighing approximately a...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1970s Bunny Rabbit Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Bunny Rabbit 14k yellow gold brooch. The 1970s marked a significant era in jewelry design, characterized by bold aesthetics and playful motifs. Among...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Painted Woman Portrait Round Pin Pendant in Silver Setting, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish retro French pin, featuring a Victorian-era lady painted on a round ceramic centerpiece, set in a decorative silver-tone setting. Can be worn as a...
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20th Century French Victorian Brooches

Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite bee brooch features 18kt yellow gold craftsmanship by renowned designer Herbert Rosenthal. Adorned with 16 diamonds totaling 0.75 carats and striking ruby eyes, this v...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Belle Époque Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Cabochon Seed Pearl Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate and charming brooch was made around 1885. It is designed as a series of quatrefoils made each with crysoberyll cats eye cabochon. The colour ranges from lighter green ...
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1890s European Belle Époque Antique Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver

Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone mask designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sk...
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20th Century Brooches

Miriam Haskell Turquoise Pate de Verre Wrap Lariat
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell early Turquoise Pate de Verre Wrap Lariat from the late 1930's. These lovely lariats have clip fittings on the ends, which were originally designed to be attached to d...
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1930s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rare Antique Platinum Floral Brooch Baguette Diamonds Jade Rubies and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
A Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance and Exquisite Craftsmanship Experience the allure of this rare antique floral brooch, a stunning embodiment of luxury and artistry. Meticulously cr...
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Bakelite Art Deco Coconut Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Bakelite Art Deco Coconut Brooch from the 1930's of hand carved and patinaed green and brown bakelite. 3.5" long x 2.5" wide. 1930's USA.
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Antique Egyptian Revival Lace Pin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined example of turn-of-the-century artistry, this antique lace pin (circa 1900) draws inspiration from the winged solar disk of ancient Egypt — a powerful emblem of divine prot...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage KJL KENNETH JAY LANE signed silver tone rhinestone panther brooch
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL KENNETH JAY LANE • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Ruby Leaf Brooch 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This design brooch we intent for everyday use as simply elegant. So you can pin many occasions. It looks not too much but it looks classic and precious. We use the top quality ruby w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Frog Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Whimsical 1890 Frog & Lantern Stickpin in 14k Gold with Diamond Accent A playful yet elegant antique jewel—celebrating nature, light, and exquisite craftsmanship. This charming stic...
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage gold tone sapphire rhinestones flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 23.6 grams. Totally is diamond 4.30 ct. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare Dujay Art Deco Fruit Salad Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Dujay Art Deco Fruit Salad Brooch from the 1930's, unsigned. Dujay had the highest quality manufacture of the period, in rhodium and pate de verre ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Tiffany Co. Ruby and Gold Floral Brooch, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Gold Floral Brooch made in 18k yellow gold. The total weight of the brooch is 13.54 grams. The dimensions are 2 3/8 inch x 1.38 inch wide.
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Vintage matte gold massive modernist geometric necklace bracelet earrings set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer necklace bracelet earrings set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Vintage Brooches for Sale: Shop Fabergé Brooches, Chanel Brooches, Cartier Brooches and Other Brooches on 1stDibs

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.

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