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Vintage Enamel and Gold Mallard Duck Brooch, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
enamelled, giving a luminescent glow, similar to the feathers of a real mallard. This is a rare brooch which
Category
1970s Unknown Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Hallmarked Hattie Carnegie Brooch With Gilt Metal, Green, Blue Glass
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in North Miami, FL
the back. This is a rare brooch and we have the matching dangle earrings to it that we think must be
Category
1960s American Modern Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Silver Tone Medusa Logo Safety Pin Costume Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gianni Versace's most iconic house codes, popularized by Liz Hurley's safety pin dress, this rare brooch
Category
1990s Italian Rare Retro Brooches
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare brooch by Van Cleef and Arpels, of French origin and circa late 20th Century. This
Category
Late 20th Century Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
A gilt metal and glass cabuchon Moghul style 'butterfly' brooch, Trifari, 1950s.
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An outstanding and very rare brooch in the form of a beautiful and stylised butterfly, designed by
Category
1950s American Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 2.5 in D 0.5 in L 2.9 in
Mid Century 67.00 Ct Red Coral 2.90 CT Diamond Rare Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
An impressive and quite unique Mid century large Coral & Diamond brooch/ pendant 18 KT solid gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps 1970 New York Grapes Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Wood & Carnelian
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Rare brooch designed by Seaman Schepps.
A jeweled colorful piece, created in New York city at the
Category
1970s American Modernist Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 2.28 in L 2.36 in
Rare Felix Flower Brooch
By Felix
Located in New York, NY
Rare resin and gilt metal flower brooch by Felix. Composed of hand made resin petals stained and
Category
1950s French Rare Retro Brooches
Rare Veiled Lady Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
This veiled lady brooch is superbly crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, with approximately
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare Maison Gripoix Flower Basket Brooch
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Maison Gripoix Flower Basket Brooch from the 1950's. Crafted in a manner no longer
Category
1950s French Artisan Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Rare Mary McFadden Egyptian Brooch/Clip
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mary McFadden Egyptian Brooch/Clip is wonderfully carved in details with the gold hardware
Category
1980s American Rare Retro Brooches
Rare Bulgari Sapphire Diamond Foliate Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A rare folate motif brooch iconic of the Roman house's style of the early 1960s, presenting light
Category
1960s Italian Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Countess Cis Coiled Star Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Rare signed Countess Cis coiled star brooch,the center emerald stone of glass infused with mica
Category
1950s French Rare Retro Brooches
Extremely Rare Lesage "Corn Crops" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
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The Huge brooch measures 4 1/4" in width, 4" in height, signed in back. Fuchsia and green colored
Category
1980s Rare Retro Brooches
Chanel Rare Haute Couture Gold Metal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Rare hammered gold metal brooch decorated with glass paste cabochons featuring a face
Category
1980s French Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
GRIPOIX, Magnificent Large old BROOCH, Rare, vintage
By Maison Gripoix
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent large old brooch,
vintage,
by Maison GRIPOIX,
very rare model, collector's item,
an
Category
1950s French Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Miriam Haskell Rare Holiday Christmas Tree Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's rare Holiday Christmas Tree Brooch. The naturalistic form Christmas Tree is hand
Category
1950s American Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Rare Signed Countess Cis Sunburst Clip Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Huge, Rare signed Countess Cis fushia and emerald Swarovski crystal sunburst clip brooch mounted in
Category
1950s French Rare Retro Brooches
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
Category
1960s Unknown Modern Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Schreiner Rare Keystone Ruffle Maltese Cross Brooch. # 2
By Schreiner of New York
Located in New York, NY
Rarest Schreiner Ruffle series Maltese cross brooch #2. Of staggered rows of signature inverted and
Category
1950s American Modernist Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Schreiner Rare Keystone Ruffle Maltese Cross Brooch, # 1
By Schreiner of New York
Located in New York, NY
Rarest Schreiner Ruffle series Maltese cross brooch. Of staggered rows of signature inverted and
Category
1950s American Modernist Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Chanel Classic Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Large Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Large Brooch
*Marked 94
*Made in France
*Comes with
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1990s French Artisan Rare Retro Brooches
Thierry Mugler Rare Silver Metal Barbed Wire Brooch Pin
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler silver tone metal barbed wire brooch.
Thierry Mugler’s creations have always stood
Category
1990s French Rare Retro Brooches
Very Rare Chanel Vintage 95P Gripoix Heart Brooch 65827
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store SKU: 65827
Very Rare Chanel Vintage 95P Gripoix Heart Brooch from 1995 Spring.
Green, red
Category
1990s Rare Retro Brooches
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated Argyle White CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated Argyle White CC Brooch
*Marked 93
*Made in France
*Comes with an
Category
1990s French Artisan Rare Retro Brooches
Rare South Sea Pearl Brooch/Pendant by Prince Dimitri
By Prince Dimitri
Located in Miami, FL
The stunning star-shaped brooch pendant was created and signed by the famous jewelry designer
Category
1980s American Modern Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gubelin 1950 Swiss Post War Brooch in Platinum with 6.42 Cts in VVS Diamonds
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
of a kind rare brooch has been crafted in solid .950/.999 platinum with high polished finish and
Category
1950s Swiss Post-War Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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W 1.51 in L 2.05 in
Large Rare Vintage Early 1900s Amber Brooch from Latvia
Located in Boulder, CO
Rare solid amber brooch handcrafted in Latvia. This unique ring was a part of my late grandmothers
Category
Mid-20th Century Latvian Arts and Crafts Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Amber, Mixed Metal
Rare Boucher Gold Anemone Sun Pin Brooch circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage Boucher gold sun flower brooch with the most stunning green art glass center. This brooch
Category
1960s Rare Retro Brooches
Chanel Vintage Rare Light Gold CC Faux Pearl Round Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Rare Light Gold CC Faux Pearl Round Brooch
*Marked 98
*Made in France
*Comes with
Category
1990s French Artisan Rare Retro Brooches
Rare Vintage Christian Dior Brooch with Baguette Style White & Red Stones
Located in Amagansett, NY
Vintage Christian Dior Gold Tone Brooch Bar with White & deep garnet red stones.
Category
1970s European Art Deco Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass
Rare Robert Audrey Engstrom Malachite Sterling Silver American Modern Cat Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare, large scale handmade, one of a kind, sterling silver and malachite cat brooch created by
Category
1950s American Modernist Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
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W 2.75 in L 4 in
Rare Sammy P. Gee 14k Yellow Gold Opal American Modernist Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Important one of a kind 14k gold and opal brooch created by San Francisco jeweler Sammy Gee, circa
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1950s American Modernist Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Rare Dragon Mediterranean Coral and 14K Yellow Gold Brooch, 1970's.
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Circa 1970 Mediterranean Coral and 14K Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch
Make a bold statement
Category
1970s Unknown Contemporary Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch "Noel 93" heart-shaped with signature
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
We present you a sublime brooch from the 1993 Christmas collection created by Christian Lacroix in
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Other, Gold Plate
Rare Carolyn Gleick Rosene Large Scale Sterling Wood American Modernist Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale sterling silver and ebony wood brooch created by noted American modernist Carolyn
Category
1950s American Modernist Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier 1992 Rare 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Depicting Enameled Diamond Duck
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier 1992 Rare 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Depicting green and blue enamel, the
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 0.7 in L 0.8 in
Kieselstein Cord 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rare Whimsical Mask 1.5 Inch Brooch
By Keiselstein
Located in New York, NY
The Kieselstein-Cord 18-karat yellow brushed gold rare mask brooch is a piece of jewelry designed
Category
1990s American Artist Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.5 in W 0.6 in Dm 0.6 in L 1.5 in
Rare Trifari large 3.25" fascia red aurora borealis margarita flower pin brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
margarita flower is a rare Trifari design not found on line. It features a large .5 inch diameter central
Category
1950s American Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Base Metal
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D 0.5 in Dm 3.25 in L 15 in
Tiffany & Co. Rare and Iconic Gold and Coral Large Sea Urchin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Tiffany & Company Sea Urchin Brooch, Measuring 2 1/8 inches in Diameter and 1 inch in
Category
1960s Italian Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Björn Weckström, Brooch with Pearls 14K Gold Lapponia Finland Very Rare, 1968
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
Björn Weckström, a 14K gold brooch with cultured pearls. Lapponia
brooch in 14K gold and pearls
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1960s Finnish Modernist Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Cultured Pearl Blue Enamel 18 Karat Gold 1.80 Inch Rare Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18K Gold, Cultured Pearl, and Enamel Floral Brooch – a true masterpiece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 1.25 in L 1.8 in
Tiffany Co Vintage Paloma Picasso Rare Modernist 1.60 Inch 18 Karat Gold Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
, Paloma Picasso.
Vintage Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Rare Gold Brooches may refer to a range of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.35 in L 1.6 in
Rare Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise 2.4 Inch Spray Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Eighteen Karat Gold Rare Ruby Turquoise Mid-Century, Circa: 1960s, Spray Brooch
Category
1960s Italian Retro Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.4 in W 1.5 in D 0.4 in Dm 1.5 in L 2.4 in
Rare 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch 0.80 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Rare 14 karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch, a stunning and
Category
Mid-20th Century British Romantic Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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H 0.8 in W 0.6 in Dm 0.6 in L 0.8 in
Kenneth Lane Rare Vivid Whimsical Green Enamel with Red Accent "Frog" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Lane rare wonderfully vivid whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware with Irish-Green
Category
1980s American Baroque Rare Retro Brooches
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S1992 Pearl Heart Gold Collection 28 Clip Earrings Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
brooch set. Crafted with meticulous detail, this exquisite ensemble features faux pearls adorned with
Category
1990s French Rare Retro Brooches
A rare gilt metal, and paste 'en tremblant' flower brooch, Marcel Boucher, 1960s
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
and maker of costume jewellery, of the highest quality and exceptional design. A very rare design from
Category
1960s American Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
H 2.5 in W 2 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
Rare Vintage LUNCH AT THE RITZ Designer Enamel 18th Hole Golf Brooch Pin
By Lunch at the Ritz
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Awesome! Large Enamel Multi Charm 18th Hole Golf Themed Designer Brooch signed: LUNCH AT THE
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Enamel
A very rare ornate 'quiver' brooch, Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, early 1950s
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and important jewel by Christian Dior from the early 1950s, Most unusual and striking
Category
1950s British Baroque Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
H 3.3 in W 1.25 in D 0.3 in L 3.3 in
Moira of London Rare Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch in 18Kt with 1.51 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional brooch designed by Moira of London.
A very rare and important piece created by the
Category
1970s Art Nouveau Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 1.89 in L 2.13 in
HAR rare vintage Genie Cleopatra Harem girl brooch with the fish bowl, 1960 U.S
By Har Jewelry
Located in Stuttgart, DE
This fantastic HAR brooch is a rare find! The gold toned Cleopatra holds a bowl with a gold-toned
Category
1950s American Arts and Crafts Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 0.6 in
Countess Cis Berry Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Berry Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a deep blue glass berries with molded
Category
1960s French Artisan Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Chanel Gripoix 1991 brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel 1991 (Season 25 by Victoire de Castellane) Gripoix brooch 24k gold plated and red and
Category
1990s French Rare Retro Brooches
Emerald Diamond Rose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emerald diamond rose brooch
1950s very high quality French brooch, featuring invisible baguette
Category
1950s Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vera Borea Spike Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vera Borea's strikingly oversized spike brooch in gilded metal. Rare design from an obscure French
Category
1950s French Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Versace Flower Brooch, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This is a very rare and beautifully crafted Versace brooch. It is hand-made in the shape of a
Category
1990s Italian Rare Retro Brooches
Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a bakelite cherries with
Category
1960s French Artisan Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Mughal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Vintage Gripoix Mughal Brooch
Antique gold open work patterned brooch
Category
1990s Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone
Countess Cis Bakelite Plum Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Plum Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a large bakelite "plum" set
Category
1950s French Artisan Rare Retro Brooches
Materials
Brass
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Rare Retro Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of rare retro brooches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Silver, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of rare retro brooches made by Retro jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Chanel, Miriam Haskell and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 19, are particularly popular. A selection of brilliant cut, mixed cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of rare retro brooches, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Rare Retro Brooches?
On average, rare retro brooches at 1stDibs sell for $1,150, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $225,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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