Nail Brooch
Pat Flynn Diamond Studded Nail Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pat Flynn Diamond Studded Nail Brooch from the late 1990's. Signature diamonds are set into 18k
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1990s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Palladium
18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Rusted Iron Nail Brooch with White Diamonds
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
A sterling silver and 18k yellow gold rusted iron nail brooch, with .12ct of white round F color VS
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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H 0.34 in W 0.26 in L 2.5 in
Antique Gold and Pearl Horseshoe Brooch with Diamond-Set Nail and Pendant Loop
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian brooch in the form of a pearl-studded horseshoe pierced by a pavé diamond spike, with
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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H 0.88 in W 1.13 in
Diamond and Pink Sapphire Nail Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rose and white gold nail pendant with a kite shaped synthetic pink sapphire, and with 15 old cut
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Bakelite Sword Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco Bakelite Sword Brooch from the 1930's. Hand carved with gilt filigree decoration and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Cut Steel Butterfly Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little brooch in the shape of a butterfly has been made around 1830 out of polished
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Antique 1830s British Brooches
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique Cameo Brooch, Yellow Gold
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Authentic 19°century Brooch in 12k yellow gold structure
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Antique 19th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Salvador Dali Leaf Veined Hand Brooch: Vegetal Vision
By Salvador Dalí
Located in New York, NY
The Dali Leaf Veined Hand pendant brooch is ornamented with oval faux cabochon ruby nails and a
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Early 2000s European Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Equestrian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Antique 14K Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Edwardian Period Equestrian Essex Crystal pendant/brooch in the shape of a beautifully
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.38 in L 1.38 in
Monica Coscioni Roma Convertible Feathers Brooch In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible pom pom brooch designed by Monica Coscioni.
An outstanding convertible brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 2.95 in L 3.15 in
1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
An old 18K brooch dating from ca. early 20th century with an openwork crown decorated with eleven
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Vintage 1910s European Baroque Revival Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier 1970 By Aldo Cipullo Brooch Pin In 18Kt Vermeil Over Sterling Silver
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
very rare geometric design by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier.
A great modernist brooch pin, designed by
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
C1820 Brooch of Mother of Pearl Carving of Gentleman and His Loyal Dog
Located in Baltimore, MD
Enchanting brooch of cut steel and mother of pearl with carved image of a faithful dog standing at
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Antique 1820s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Cut Steel
David Webb Textured Large Twisted Nail Ring In Solid 18kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Nail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975).
Gorgeous modernist sculptural ring, created in New
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Polychrome Enamels "Moretti" Gold Bracelet
Located in Sežana, SI
forms (rings, bracelets, pendants, brooches, decorative cutlery
etc.). If the women in mourning
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Vintage 1930s Italian Arts and Crafts Chain Bracelets
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Enamel
Cartier Emerald and Diamond Clou Stick-Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier emerald and diamond stick-pin, the pin in the form of a horse shoe nail, the head and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
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GIA Natural No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This chic ruby and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum, weighing 9.2 grams and 17mm x 9mm high. Showcasing a prominent GIA lab reported oval shaped, prong-set red ruby...
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian 1.43 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized butterfly with grooved head and curved antennae featuring hinged wings
With pavé set rose cut diamonds throughout weighing approximately 0.95 carat total
H/I ...
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian era 18K gold diamond pink coral rose bud brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
This victorian era 18K gold diamond brooch, featuring a spray of coral rose bud, captures the delicate beauty of flowers, bringing forth a sense of softness and grace that touches th...
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century French Diamond Swiss Movement Watch and Brooch Pin
Located in London, GB
An exquisite late 19th Century French watch and watch pin brooch profusely set with rose-cut diamonds and mounted in 18 karat gold and silver. Swiss made movement 17 jewels. white en...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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W 1.19 in D 0.4 in L 2.17 in
Early Art Deco French Crystal Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Early Art Deco Crystal Tiara of silver lame threads and hundreds of hand sewn rose montee crystal stones in graduated leaf motifs. Wonderful design on a wired base, completely hand m...
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1930s Hats
Vintage 50s-60s Lattice Rhinestone Tiara
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage 1950s/60s Lattice Rhinestone Tiara
Beautiful vintage lattice design rhinestone tiara circa 1950s - 60s. Perfect accessory for a special day. Sparkling and radiant with a vin...
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1950s Berets
Schiaparelli Rare Charming Jeweled Frog Brooch c 1960
By Schiaparelli
Located in University City, MO
SCHIAPARELLI Rare charming jeweled frog brooch c 1960
The unique brooch is designed with an enchanting frog perched
on a gilt metal lily pad leaf
The frog is embellished with a smo...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Signed Tiffany & Co. This Scroll Motif Emerald & Diamond Pendant contains a rare AGL Graded 2.85 Carat CLASSIC COLOMBIA Emerald surrounded by approximately 11.8 carats of old mine c...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gump's Jade Necklace, circa 1960s
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
The luminous untreated jadeite jade beads that compose this 20" necklace are so faintly light green, that they appear white. Well, but not white; not really, because they are far too...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
24K Gold Plated Serpent Tiara
Located in Miami Beach, FL
When you’re ready to get the apple, adorn yourself with this stunning snakes and serpent encrusted crown. Handmade in USA.
Additional Information:
Material: 24K Gold, Brass
Dimensio...
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate
Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Gilan Black & White Diamond Estate Brooch
By Gilan
Located in Miami, FL
Glimmer with grace in the exquisite Gilan Black & White Diamond Estate Brooch! This 18kt white gold beauty sparkles with 34 Rose cut Prong Set Diamonds and Pave Set Black Diamonds to...
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2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiara Brooch Garnet Silver Gold, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A Garnet Brooch depicting tiara or a crown. Silver with Gold, a technique used at that time. Collectable jewelry from the early 20th century.
Garnet is known to be a stone of the mo...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Vintage Rhinestone Flower Brooch Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rhinestone Flower Brooch Circa 1960s. Double flowers with leaves and new shoots form this brooch. The flowers are prong set and the stems are pave with bagettes holding them...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
24K Gold Spike Lion Diadem Tiara
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Handmade spike adjustable tiara encrusted with baroque touches as well as center lion. It is finished with two roses on the side. One of a kind available only in 24kt gold finish. Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 24k Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace.
An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950.
This beautifull...
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Yellow gold and silver horse shoe brooch
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Elegant horse shoe and nail brooch featuring forty six grain set old cut diamonds set in yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Circa 1930s Chinese Sterling Silver and Jade Nail Cover Brooch
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1930s to 1940s Chinese sterling silver nail cover brooch embellished with ornate floral
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Gold Nautical Dolphin and Anchor Brooch
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
cloute ( French for nail) set where a single prong can hold 2 or 3 stones as if the were nailed to the
Category
1990s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
New GUCCI black hand crystal embellished brooch
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
This glittering hand-shaped brooch will bring a hit of Gucci's eclectic aesthetic to any look.
It's
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Materials
Crystal
1930s Two-tone Cast Carved Bakelite 2-color Brooch Pin Leaf
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 1930s Two-tone Cast Carved Bakelite 2-color Brooch Pin in leaf form is a laminated and cast
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Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Elegant Art Deco Parisienne Jewel of the 1920s
Located in London, GB
chain. The design represents a Horseshoe Nail, a very lucky symbol in France and other parts of Europe
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Berlin Iron
David Webb Nail Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 18K Yellow Gold Twisted Nail choker from the famous house of David Webb. This rare and
Category
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Nail Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Poitiers, FR
horseshoe nail. The attachment system is a pin with a safety pump.
Vintage brooch Signed Hermès - Paris
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Horseshoe Nail and Stirrup Pin Brooch
Located in Toronto, ON
Art Deco 18K and Platinum Horseshoe Nail and Stirrup Pin Brooch, C.1920. The bar pin in the form of
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
18k Gold "Nail" Jabot by Aldo Cipullo
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An amusing 18k yellow gold pin by Aldo Cipullo. The nail-shaped gold jabot measuring just over 2 1
French Art Deco Onyx Diamond Platinum Jabot in the Form of a Nail
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond jabot brooch in the form of a nail with calibré onyx detail, in platinum
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1960s Ruby Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Prancing Cat Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as a prancing cat with textured fur and whiskers
With high polished and ribbed
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Tie Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
forms part of their 'Juste un Clou' collection and showcases their iconic nail design; in this case
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold and Platinum Fox Pin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 9 karat and 21 karat yellow gold and platinum fox pin brooch
Category
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage ASKEW LONDON Graceful Hand Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Wonderful rare and unusual vintage ASKEW LONDON Graceful Hand Pin; painted red nails; sparkling
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Vintage 1980s British Brooches
12K Yellow Gold Mallet Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Mallet Pin
You will nail it in life when you buy this pin!
Size: 26.66mm X
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20th Century Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Karat Horseshoe and Riding Belt Stickpin, circa 1890
Located in Baltimore, MD
horseshoe nails, as the number seven signifies luck and has significance in all major religions as G-d
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Chaumet Paris Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Onyx Pin
By Chaumet
Located in Narberth, PA
! The shape of this stunning platinum piece is similar to an equestrian nail head, and is encrusted with
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb 1970 Aldo Cipullo Geometric Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal motifs. In 1964, The Duke of Windsor purchased a bracelet for
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Retro Bracelets
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.25 in L 7 in
David Webb 1970 Aldo Cipullo Geometric Bracelet in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Lapis
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal motifs. In 1964, The Duke of Windsor purchased a bracelet for
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Link Bracelets
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.02 in L 7 in
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Spike/Nail Pendant/ Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Spike/Nail Pendant/ Brooch is just so versatile
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Chanel Vintage '87 Multi-Colored Gripoix & Rhinestone Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '87 Multi-Colored Gripoix & Rhinestone Brooch
Feautres multiple shapes, sizes and
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Hermès Clou de Coeur Hat Heart Shaped Pin Brooch Pink Silver-Tone NIB
By Hermès
Located in FR
Cute and Lovely Authentic Hermès Pin
Called " Clou de coeur" (heart nail)
Heart shaped
Can be
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2010s French Brooches
Materials
Palladium
Cartier Juste Un Clou Stick Pin in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage signed Cartier 18ct yellow gold stick pin in the shape of the classic Juste Un Clou nail
Category
2010s French Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Floral Engraved Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
engraved design. It has seven nails, four on one side and three on the other, seven being the luckiest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 9k yellow gold horseshoe stick pin, Victorian, Lucky
Located in NEWARK, GB
terminal.
The horseshoe has a decorative design with the nails engraved and a floral detailing at the top
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
French 1880 Victorian Geometric Signet Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Sardonyx
Located in Miami, FL
same spelling, which meant “nail or claw.”) Sard ranges in color from yellowish-red to reddish-brown
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier A. Cipullo Gold Nail Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Cipullo for Cartier nail brooch in 18k polished gold. This 3" long piece is an iconic Cipullo
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
CARTIER Aldo Cipullo Gold "Nail" Brooch
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in New York , NY
Designed as an 18k gold nail, shows signs of normal wear. Top and bottom pull apart, pin securely
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
LACLOCHE Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Good Luck Nail Brooch
By Lacloche Freres
Located in New York, NY
Calibre sapphire and diamond-set brooch in the form of a lucky horse shoe nail, set in platinum and
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Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
LaCloche Freres Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Horse Shoe Nail Brooch
Located in London, GB
pocket, casual hat or cotton tie.
The Horse Shoe Nail, like the Horse Shoe, is an ancient symbol of Good
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
ALDO CIPULLO A Pair of 'Nail' Pin Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Cipullo, A Pair of Nail Pin Brooches, in 18k yellow gold, each signed A.Cipullo, circa 1971.
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American Brooches
Cartier Gold Nail Jabot
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
securely inserts into the bottom portion of the nail. Very chic and edgy!! Signed and numbered Cartier, A
Sapphire and Diamond Nail Pin
By Lacloche Freres
Located in New York, NY
Calibre sapphire and diamond brooch in the form
of a nail, in platinum and gold.
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French Brooches
Antique Victorian Agate Platinum Horse Shoe Brooch
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Late Victorian brooch formed from 15 carat gold with platinum 'nails' and the centre filled with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Enamel and Multi-gem Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
What an incredible piece of jewelry! Two extended hands, in black enamel with gold finger nails and
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
AUTHENTIC Famous Rare Vintage Signed Staret Liberty Torch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is the original, famous and rare Staret liberty torch brooch. There are copies out there, but
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches
A Teeny Weeny Rain Forest Green Demantoid Garnet Frog Brooch
Located in London, GB
A little larger than a man's thumb nail, this little cutie is set with six old cut Diamonds and
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Lipten 18K GOLD STERLING SILVER HORSE HOOF BRACELET HORSESHOE
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
shape....and the horse 'shoe' with nails ! Sixe 6, but is easily resized. Marked as illustrated in
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American More Bracelets
ipten 18K GOLD HORSE EQUESTRIAN HOOF RING
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
'wrapped around' to form the ring. Please note the detail in the hooves and horseshoes, there are nails to
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American More Rings
LIPTEN 18K WHITE YELLOW GOLD HORSE HOOF SHOE RING
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
detail of nails in the shoe. Ring size is 6 1/4 but is easily adjusted for finger. Weight 12.85 grams
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American More Rings
Vintage Art Deco Bakelite Hand Pin
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Wonderful bakelite pin in the form of a hand with painted red nails, a stunning green crystal
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20th Century Art Deco Brooches
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Nail Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact nail brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 19 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect nail brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a nail brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Aldo Cipullo, Cartier and Lacloche Frères are consistently popular. A nail brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a nail brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Nail Brooch?
Prices for a nail brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $285 and can go as high as $16,750, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,950.
Finding the Right brooches for You
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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