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A very unique 18K gold brooch, a diamonds set monkey on a coral tree branch
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
A very unique 18K gold brooch designed as a diamonds set monkey on a stone tree branch. Beautiful 18K gold brooch with a very unique design made with high quality goldsmith work, a d...
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1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Vintage gold tone faux pearl stick pin locket
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage stick pink locket MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ...
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20th Century Brooches

CHANEL Maxi CC logo brioche vintage
Located in CACHAN, FR
CHANEL. Maxi double brooch CC Logo monogram. Collection year 1997. Rare and sought-after vintage model. It is in very good condition with just a few small areas where the gilding has...
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1990s French Brooches

Chanel Vintage 1990s Iconic 31 Rue Cambon Paris Logo Circle Round Chunky Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1990s Unisex Iconic Textured 31 RUE CAMBON PARIS Logo Circle Round Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. A very beautiful brooch, signed a...
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1990s French Art Deco Brooches

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Gold Plate

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

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Crystal

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

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Silver Plate

Trifari Figural Bugs on Leaf Suite
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Figural Bugs on Leaf Suite from the 1960's. Brushed gilt Florentine finish with applied bugs with ruby pastes. Brooch 2.25", Earring 1.25". 1960's USA.
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1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled CC Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage textured gold tone CC logo brooch embellished with clear crystals. Embossed CHANEL Made in France. Indicative measurements : approx. 3 cm (1.18 inches) x 2.2 cm (0.8...
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20th Century French Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Victorian Italian Florence 14K Gold Pietra Dura Floral Inlaid Hardstone Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully preserved Victorian-era Italian pietra dura brooch from Florence, crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and featuring a finely inlaid hardstone floral motif. The oval plaque...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Brooches

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14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Coral South Seas Pearl Diamond Brooch and Earring Suite
Located in Austin, TX
Carved coral is featured in this brooch and earring suite. Satsuma coral, also known as Momo coral (Japanese for peach) refers to the coral's intense peach-pink to crimson coloring....
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950 Red Eye Bird Penguin Crystals Lightning Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Vintage Large Long Vivid Ruby Red Eye Bird Penguin Whole Crystals Three Trio Lightning Modernist Brooch, Silver Plated Mitchel Maer was a prominent...
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1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

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Gold Plate

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Enamel Diamond Musician Lady Portrait Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian stick pin brooch. It depicts a portrait of a musician lady playing a mandolin. Circa 1890 The piece is crafted in 18K...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Yellow Gold Detailed Swallow Bird Turquoise Eyes Dangle Pearl Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabochon - Bezel Set - Greenish Blue Color - 1.5mm (approx.) (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - White Color - 3.2mm (appro...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch Articulating Petals
Located in Hicksville, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch Articulating Petals - VHK#514a Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 24.6 grams *The ...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Amethyst Seed Pearl Heart Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian heart pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features: - 1 amethyst, heart cut, TW 3.00ct, bP 5/4, SI - 41 seed pearls Weight: 4.73g Size...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Platinum and Diamond Flower Petal Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This intricate platinum Flower Petal brooch is set with one pear-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 0.60 carats, six marquise-cut diamonds, wei...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Brooch Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Enchanting vintage brooch featuring a blue flower with blue and green enamel handmade in 18 karat yellow gold. The size of the brooch is 26X38mm / 1.023x1.496 inches. Marked with the...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold pearl rhinestone small octopus designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearl and rhinestone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Couture 1938-49 Schiaparelli Gripoix Baretti Glass FauxSapphire&Pearl Parure
Located in Chicago, IL
This couture French Maison Gripoix-fabricated faux-sapphire-topped-pearl glass cluster brooch and clip-earrings set dates to around WWII, when Parisian fashion designer Elsa Schiapar...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches

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Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal

Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Garter Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking & Beautiful quality large Antique Victorian sterling silver Scottish agate garter brooch; The agates have a highly polished mirror finish and all are separated with finely e...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Jean Schlumberger Vintage France Flames 18K Diamond Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
An iconic creation by legendary designer Jean Schlumberger, this French Flames brooch, crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, bursts outward in sweeping, flame-like forms, culminat...
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1980s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage black tone rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • black tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ VINT...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Eighteen Karat Gold Sapphires Brooch with Spinel and Paraiba Tourmalines
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this 18 karat yellow gold contemporary brooch an art object. It is encrusted with rose and green sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines, and spinel, totaling 12 carats. The craftsmanship is precise, and the piece sparkles with the perfect highlight. This ring model (as a ring) was chosen by the German actress Anne Ratte-Polle for her stage outfit when receiving the Bavarian Film award and for the Berlinale red carpet in the same year. It belongs to the limited edition collection. The natural and untreated gems used in this brooch are: Cushion-cut green natural sapphire, 3.61 carats, 10x9.3 mm Fancy cushion spinel, 2.28 carats, 7.7x6.5 mm Pear-cut green sapphire, 2.150 carats, 10.12x6.75 mm with certificate 3 oval sapphires...
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2010s German Contemporary Brooches

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Garnet, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, Tourm...

NAPIER signed gold tone glass flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NAPIER • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ VINTA...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Garnet Multi Sapphire Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Purple Amethyst & Multi Color Sapphires Cuff Set In 18K & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Blue Sapphire - 1 carat Natural Pink Sapphire - 1 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

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Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Pla...

Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch with Enamel, Dia..41CT and Pearl
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive wor...
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Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

HERMÈS - Bijouterie Fantaisie - Rare Broche model "Bolduc"
Located in Padova, IT
Hermès Vintage Selection by Corrado Luxury - Rare gold-plated metal broche model "Bolduc" from the Hermès Bijouterie Fantaisie Collection 1990s series. They are objects of extreme el...
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1990s French Brooches

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Gilt Metal

1900 English GIA 3.0ct Royal Blue No-Heat Sapphires Diamonds Crescent 14K Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Authentic 1900s Antique Edwardian English GIA Royal Blue Unheated Sapphires & Old Cut Diamonds Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin A super rare and highly collectible, this...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Lava Cameo Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century high relief lava cameo brooch created with a 14 karat yellow gold frame. This gorgeous carved high relief depicts a graceful muse playing her lyre. The gold b...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany Co. Egyptian Revival Jade Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Egyptian Revival Jade Stick Pin A stick pin set with a carved jade with a beetle motif set in 18 karat yellow gold Measurements: 3" long Signed, Tiffany & Co.
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1950s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Gold Enamel Painted Springer Spaniel Brooch, by WB Ford
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian enamel, porcelain, and yellow gold brooch, comprising a circular porcelain panel, painted with enamel, in 9 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique 9K Yellow Gold Spaniel Brooch...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Brooches

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Brushed Trio Layer Flower Lucky Clover Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Unisex Brushed Trio Layers Flower Lucky Clover Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeab...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Opal, Multi Sapphires Ruby Brooch Set 18K Gold &
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Opal, Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 6 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 1 ca...
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

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Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

GIA Certified 3.83 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Diamond Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
This unique masterpiece made in ruby and diamond brooch featured by Rewa jewels, in 18 karat white gold. It has a vibrant ruby of Burmese origin GIA Certificate number is 2446097634...
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2010s Thai Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Large Cameo Brooch "Heaven s Opening"
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Antique Large Cameo Brooch "Heavens Opening".
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Doggy Clip-Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian clip-brooch of a doggy. This is a super cute lovely clip type brooch, created in the city of Florence Italy, back in the 1970. The brooch have been made up with with retr...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White 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

Vintage KURT WAYNE Pearl Baguette Round Diamond Vine Ribbon Brooch 2cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful vintage brooch c. the 1960’s by famous American designer, Kurt Wayne. Crafted in 14K white gold, the cluster brooch has been set with numerous freshwater pearls as well a...
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Leaf Textured Vivid Long Wavy Reed Feather Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Textured Vivid Long Leaf Wavy Reed Feather Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This gol...
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1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1989 Logo Heart Amethyst Cross Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1989 Unisex Baroque Logo Heart Love Amethyst Purple Cross Circle Oval Square Crystals Chunky Statement Relief Dots Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone ...
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1980s French Baroque Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant #19797
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant This beautiful cameo piece was crafted from 14K yellow gold and doubles as a brooch and a pendant! Size: 52.50mm X 42.70mm X 9.94mm Weigh...
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20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique fan motif brooch with 16 extraordinary pear shape cabochon cut Opals, 23 stunning Pink Sapphires, and 88 sparkling Rose Cut Diamonds. The Opals are just out of this world. It is extremely rare to find antique jewels with opals of this quality and size and in such superb condition. The Opals are cut in stunning pear shape cabochons, which are masterpieces of gem cutting in themselves. The largest opal is 7/8 inch (21mm) long. These opals shimmer with blue, green, red, orange, and yellow luminescence. The wonderful antique Pink Sapphires...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond A G initials on Lapis Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond A & G initials on Lapis Brooch - VHK#514b Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.3 grams Circa: 18...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 20.00 Carat Carved Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco brooch is circa 1930 and is set with approximately 20 carats of carved rubies in gold and Platinum. The approximately 1.25 carats of diamonds (G-H color, VS-SI clarity) are set in platinum. This brooch is large at over 2" long and 1" wide. It would also look stunning as a pendant hanging from a gold chain (we do this with a lot of our brooches and they look fabulous). This brooch is lovely and rare, as most carved gemstones from the Deco period have not survived. Weight: 24.00 grams Stones: Carved ruby leaves, approx. 20 carats Stones...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Miniature Austrian Mother Of Pearl Pin Trinket
Located in New York, NY
A miniature Austrian pin trinket. The trinket is made in a figural design representing a fire pistol. Nickel plated with mother of pearl grips. The barrel...
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20th Century Austrian Brooches

Materials

Pearl

Christian Dior Vintage Large Openwork Marquise Circle Crystals Drop Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1950s Large Openwork Marquise Circle Crystals Drop Chunky Exquisite Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Good condition. Some scratches or colour loss, since dating to...
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1950s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Smith Brass and Copper Brooch, c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
Art Smith created this sculptural modernist copper and brass brooch in the 1950s. It represents a refined expression of mid-century modernist design, shaped in a bold, yin-yang-inspi...
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1950s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Hermes-Paris 18K Yellow Gold and South Sea Pearl Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage 18K yellow gold South Sea cultured, slightly baroque, pearl brooch by the venerated fashion house, Hermes of Paris, epitomizes the makers elit...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire Dragonfly 14k/Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious and vibrant Victorian dragonfly brooch bursting with character and charm. Crafted 140 years ago of period-correct 14 karat gold and silver, the wings and body adorned wit...
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1830s Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Classic Sterling Silver Brooch Ribbon and Flower Design, circa 1942, Signed Hobé
Located in valatie, NY
Classic Sterling Silver Brooch Ribbon and Flower Design, c1942, Signed Hobé. This is a classic collector's Hobé Sterling Silver floral and ribbon brooch with a rose in the center and...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

3.02 Carat Zimbabwe Emerald 6.88 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Brooch Circa 1965
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.02 carat Zimbabwe emerald and 6.88 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage emerald jewelry and estate jewelry collect...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Vintage AVON signed gold tone rhinestone wreath bow designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Antique 1890s Stork Brooch with Garnet Eye
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Austrian silver vermeil (18K gold plated) antique stork brooch, circa 1890, from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, ...
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1890s Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Gold Plate

ALVA MUSEUM signed vintage artisan designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ALVA MUSEUM • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Exquisite 13.26 Carat Diamond Brooch/Pendant in 18k White Gold – 21.60g
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic, dazzling, and timelessly glamorous, this exquisite brooch is a masterclass in mid-century elegance. Crafted in luminous 18k white gold and set with a breathtaking 13.26 car...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Peridot and Pearl Swag Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A graceful Edwardian brooch designed in the refined swag style, delicately composed of platinum. At the center rests a square-cut peridot of lively green hue, accented by diamond-set...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Platinum, Brass

Edwardian 1900 Enameled Blue Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled Pansy flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, b...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage gold silver tone mix metal massive pendant chain necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold and silver tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ❤️❤️ ...
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20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold tone colorful rhinestone angel 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 57 ❤️❤️...
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20th Century 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.