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Brooches For Sale
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Huge Pearl Gold Double Layer Flower White Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Huge Large Double Layer Flower White Pearl Elegant Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Excellent condition. Very rare to find. 100% Genuine. Signed on the ...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Antique Gold Diamond Lapel Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Nouveau 18k gold pocket watch, high relief case, decorated with diamonds. Case is 23mm in diameter. With porcelain dial and original filigree hands. Suspended on a 14k gold Nouveau floral...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Double Heart Ruby Crystals Love Feather Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Collection Haute Couture Automne-Hiver 1984/85 Unisex Long Double Heart Love Ruby Red Crystals Feather Bow Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Ve...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Iconic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch, by Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Brooch around 1980, esigned as a family of elephants walking along a bamboo path, of polished and brushed design in soid 18 K yellow Gold, all elephants with a circular-cut emerald e...
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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid Century Gold Platinum 2.40ctw Diamond Dual Clip Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Vintage Mid Century Incredible Diamond Multi Use Double Clip Or 1 Pin Brooch. --Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine Diamonds - 12 Baguette Cut, 2 Marquise Cut 74 Old Single Old E...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pins Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Two Elegant & Finely detailed vintage Bumble Bee pins, each set with approximately 0.3747ctw in G/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 1...
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1990s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 1950s Tiffany Co. Gold and Pearl Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Pearls measuring approximately 7mm, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.70 carat. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circ...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chanel antique brooch Haute Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal antique brooch with glass paste. A Haute Couture jewelry. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 7 cm x 5.5 cm SKU:BRB62
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1960s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Nouveau Snake Venetian Glass Serpent Brooch Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning detailing on this brooch with 2 snakes wrapping around the center Glass stone with floral detailing. Truly a wonderful piece. A great Art Nouveau motif surrounding glass cab...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

An important Art Deco diamond and emerald brooch
Located in London, GB
An important Art Deco diamond and emerald brooch, attributed to Oscar Heyman, in the form of a circle, set with a heart-shaped diamond est...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Silvorra Filigree Butterfly Silver Brooch Pendant with Pink and White Zircons
Located in New York, NY
This elegant butterfly brooch pendant from Silvorra is crafted from fine 925 sterling silver with intricate filigree detailing. Adorned with mixed-shaped cubic zirconia stones in shi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Platinum Tahitian Pear Crab Diamond Pave Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Pearl about 14mm Marked: 1996 Tiffany & Co. PT. 950 Brooch about 47 x 45mm Total Weight: 28.7 grams
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Micromosaic Brooch of the Roman Coliseum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique micro mosaic brooch. Depicting the Coliseum of Rome on a black ground. With a gold plated metal back. Secured with a pin and C catch to the reverse. Simply a wonde...
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19th Century Retro Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Gold Ruby Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold ruby pin, stamps 18K Italy measures 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 inch, weight 5.2 dwt
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch, French Two birds on a branch, round-cut emerald and round-cut ruby, set on 18 karat yellow gold; marked Paris Size: width 3.5 cm; length...
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Lover s Eye Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Georgian Lover's Eye Brooch from the late 1700's. Painted miniature portrait of a young woman, looking upwards with white ribbon holding her hair, with...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

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

Antique Art Deco 1930s 7.64 Carat Burma Sapphire and 12.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an AGL certified Cushion cut Burma origin non-heat treated Sapphire weighing 7.64 carats, Square cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 c...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage signed gold enamel designer earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ANNE KLEIN • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Tiffany Co. 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Brooch/Pin #20941
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Brooch/Pin- This exquisite Tiffany & Co. bow brooch, crafted in 14K yellow and rose gold, is the perfect blend of sophistication and charm...
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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Etruscan Revival Dangling Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gold Etruscan revival dangling pendant brooch Possibly Lalaounis, this pendant brooch features amazing filigree workmanship and beautiful details in ...
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Late 20th Century Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coro Vintage 1950s Flower Emerald Cabochon Aurora Pink Crystals Pearls Brooch
By Coro
Located in Wokingham, England
Coro Vintage 1950s Flower Emerald Green Cabochon Aurora Pink Crystals Pearls Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the ba...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 15ct Gold Platinum, Victorian Diamond Lizard Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Lizard Brooch 15ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1850 Cute, little early Victorian bar brooch. Features a lovely, little, rose cut ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum

Rare Trifari Art Deco Birds on Branch, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Super Rare Trifari Art Deco Birds on Branch by Alfred Phillipe circa 1930's. Beautiful design of 2 Art Deco birds perched on a branch with tiny pave flower buds. Large teardrop aquam...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Paris 18k YG, Onyx, Diamond Emerald Lion Clip w/Pouch 1980s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Onyx, Diamond & Emerald Lion Clip Brooch w/Pouch 1980s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designe...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx

Vintage gold rhinestones designer runway 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 37 ...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Lovebird brooch with matching bird earrings by SCHRAGER NY, Sterling, 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Brooch of a pair of birds sitting on a branch with a nest, matching 2 small bird ear clips that are already fledged. Signed 'house of Schrager Creation NY' Sterling 1940. The birds, leaves and branches filled with the smallest rhinestones. Dimensions. Brooch W 6 cm H 5 cm, D 1 cm Earrings W 2,3 cm x H 2,3 cm Features - Signed 'house of Schrager Creation NY (hard to read) on the backside - Signed Sterling, - Clip-on earrings with screw mechanism - Excellent condition - nothing missing About Founded in 1925, H.M. Schrager & Co. had the main office atz the 5th Avenue in New York. Due to many reasons, created from 1925 to 1940 s...
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1940s American Romantic Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique 10K Gold Hardstone Agate Cameo Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique cameo brooch features a finely carved hardstone portrait set in a 10K yellow gold frame. The cameo is crafted from banded agate, showcasing a soft brown background with ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14ct Gold Edwardian Floral Enamel Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Brooch 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Pretty, Edwardian bow shaped, gold brooch. Beautifully decorated with light pink & blue enamel & tiny red dots. The centre of the b...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Chanel CC Silver Metal Chain and Ribbon
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch inspired by the famous CC acronym in silver metal chain interlaced with a ribbon of the same metal in reference to the shoulder strap of the Classic bag. Width 4.75cm x...
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2010s French Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage 1950s Opal 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1950s Opal 14k yellow gold brooch pendant. The Vintage 1950s Opal and 14k yellow gold brooch pendant was made in the 1950s. It’s designed in the style of Etruscan Revival w...
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1950s Etruscan Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Pearl Diamond Emerald Flamingo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 18K yellow gold figural pin brooch representing a flamingo. The piece is garnished with round and baroque natural pearls, emerald cabochons, and cut diamonds. The eye of th...
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Björn Weckström 14karat Gold Brooch name, Drift wood. Lapponia 1971
Located in Orimattila, FI
14k gold Brooch name, Drift wood. Lapponia 1971 Ajopuut is name in Finland. Gold brooch 14k gold. 585 Measurements 40 x 33 mm. Weight 18.8 g. See also other Weckström jewelry for sal...
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold

1960s Multi-Colour Enamel and Diamond Owl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A charming Owl Brooch crafted in White, Green and Red Enamel, with Diamond Eyes. Made in Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel

A gold and black enamel scarab beetle/Ra-Khepri brooch
Located in London, GB
A gold and black enamel scarab beetle/Ra-Khepri brooch, the gold body of the beetle embellished with black enamel legs and eyes, the mandibles holding a matte gold disc, mounted to a...
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2010s English Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

AGL Certified No Heat Ceylon Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Floral Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite platinum floral brooch features four AGL certified no-heat Ceylon pink sapphires surrounded by twenty-seven round diamonds in elegant botanical design. The brooch weig...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Masriera Purple Whisper Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Masriera 18kt yellow gold purple whisper pendant brooch with “plique-à-jour,” 68 brilliant cut 0.42 ct diamonds, and a cultured pearl. Includes a certificate of authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Van Cleef Arpels Rose de Noël White Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and timeless creation by Van Cleef & Arpels, this Rose de Noël brooch features beautifully carved white coral petals set in rich 18K yellow gold, capturing the delicate ...
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20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beacon of elegance from Art Deco era inspired brooch captivates with its timeless design, featuring abstract motif and geometric forms. Crafted with exceptional craftsmanship in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior Pearl Crystal Bead Fringe Brooch by Henkel Grosse from 1961
Located in New York, NY
Presented is a rare faux pearl and crystal bead domed brooch with pearl fringe from 1961. The brooch was produced by the German jewelry company Henkel & Grosse and dated 1961. It mea...
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1960s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco 5.5 Ct Diamonds Platinum Brooch Unisex, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Platinum Brooch with 5.5 Carats Diamonds, circa 1920s Overview A magnificent and important Art Deco brooch, meticulously crafted in platinum and set with approx. 5.5 carats...
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1930s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Flower Large Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Blossom Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Unisex Large Massive Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Flower Blossom Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition and very new. Rare to find this e...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Van Cleef Arpels Lapis Lazuli Mother of pearl Lucky Summer Boat clip
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301660 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2025 RRP £6,550 Incl. Taxes / €7,750 Incl. Taxes / $7,400 Excl. Taxes Model VCARP9XS00 Serial Number JF****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold...
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2010s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Trifari Cream and Gold Sea Shell Pin Brooch, 1980s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Trifari 1980s (estimated) gold and cream shell pin. Measures approximately 2 1/4" by 1 1/8". Signed 'TRIFARI' at back in block caps. Very good condition, tiny hard to spot chip to...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches

20k Yellow Gold Tiffany Co Pearl and Opal Brooch, circa 1900s
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 20K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.5 grams Center Opal Details: Measurement: 11mm x 17.5mm x Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Orange, Pink, Red, Gr...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Brooch A platinum brooch set with cabochon rubies and baguette and round cut diamonds. Circa 1930 Approximate Diamond Weight: 4.26 carats Appro...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Victorian 15k Diamond Mourning Brooch Pin Locket Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique Victorian mourning brooch featuring brilliant diamonds set in 15k gold. This beautifully crafted brooch also has a locket on the back to house a photo or lock of hai...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique Russian emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch, the body a square-cut emerald with estimated weight 0.6 carats, the tail set with twelve emeralds and four diamonds, the wings and legs set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, the eyes a pair of cabochon-cut rubies, estimated total diamond weight 4 carats, all set in silver and yellow gold, with gold brooch fitting, bearing Russian hallmark, circa 1910, measuring approximately 5.5x7cm, gross weight 13.3 grams. This brooch is in very good condition. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold and silver with 14ct brooch fitting . This beautiful Antique Russian brooch...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Art Deco Marcasite Lapel Pin Initial Brooch with Carnelian Glass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco lapel brooch pin featuring three sections of marcasite and French carnelian hand cut glass set in white metal. The bottom section featur...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Marcasite

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Double Striped Bow Tie Mesh Rope Tassel Drop Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Double Striped Knot Bow Tie Ribbon Mesh Rope Tassel Drop Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Theodor Fahrner Gemstone Peacock Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Theodor Fahrner Gemstone Peacock Brooch from the Art Deco Period, 1930's Germany. Hand set with tiny marcasites with lapis lazuli and green onyx cabochons in a beautiful pierced...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Vintage TRIFARI signed gold tone rhinestone enamel anchor designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Late Art Deco 79.00 Ct Untreated Large Madeira Citrine Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Tres Chic This amazingly large 79.00 CT natural untreated Madeira Citrine of the most wonderful colour, large oval faceted cut, very rare when untreated So chic and unique late Art D...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Fancy Cut Crystal Bee Pin/Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An adorable Vintage Dior Bee Brooch. Signifying one of Monsieur Dior's original codes of the House within a wonderfully glamourous 1980s design. A perf...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

NWT $38, 000 Rare 18KT Black Opal Fancy Parrot Diamond Sapphire Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant Back Opal Sapphire and Diamond Parrot Brooch Pin Pendant. This Rare Piece Magnificent Rare Multi Colored Sapphires, Fan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Multi-gemst...

An 18k Gold Cartier Bird Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold brooch featuring a basket with four adorable baby birds, the eyes are set with ruby, sapphire, emerald and diamond signed and numbered: Cartier London and Cartier, L607 w...
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1960s British Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé-set with single- cut diamonds, holding a black enamel tr...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 2.18ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Brooch Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.50 carat fancy brown diamond, 0.68 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry collec...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany Co., Schlumberger Two-Color Gold and Diamond Five Leaves Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co., designed by Schlumberger Diamond Leaf Brooch in 18k Yellow and White Gold – Nature-Inspired Luxury. This stunning leaf diamond brooch, crafted in 18k yellow and white...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

TOD PARDON 1993 "The Procurer" Inlaid Brooch In 14Kt Gold Sterling Silver
By Tod Pardon
Located in Miami, FL
An sculptural brooch designed by Tod Pardon. This is an sculptural brooch created by the artist Tod Pardon, back in the 1993. The rare elusive piece of art...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Agate, Garnet, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silv...

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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