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Vintage Cartier 18K Turquoise, Emerald, and Diamond Owl Brooch #17761
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Cartier 18K Turquoise, Emerald and Diamond Owl Brooch This exquisite brooch by Cartier features a cabochon turquoise body, cabochon emerald eyes and 6 round brilliant cut di...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Emerald Flamingo Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Genuine Emerald Flamingo Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned with...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Real Emerald Floral Unisex Brooch in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Handcrafted Real Emerald Floral Unisex Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Chanel Pendant Brooch with Costume Pearly Drops, 1990/1991
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal pendant brooch with glass paste and costume pearly drops. 1990/1991 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condi...
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1990s French Brooches

Vintage 1971 Henri Leighton 14K Yellow Gold Modernist Geometric Brooch #17753
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Henri Leighton 14K Yellow Gold Modernist Geometric Brooch- This elegant Modernist brooch by artist Henri Leighton is crafted in 14K yellow gold in a meticulously detailed ge...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Couture 1937-40 ElsaSchiaparelli MarcelVertes HarlequinDuck GlazedCeramic Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Between the first ad campaign that legendary fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) commissioned from internationally-admired Paris-based Hungarian-born multimedia artist Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) for her blockbuster perfume "Shocking" in 1937, and in 1940 when they left France after launching her perfume "Sleeping" shortly before the Nazi occupation during WWII, the illustrator-cum-ceramist distinctly handmade in Paris, while traditional materials for couture costume-jewelry were scarce, this whimsical red-glazed ceramic brooch depicting a duck holding a "wet" umbrella dripped with turquoise and a bit of black glaze. Significantly, the brooch-pin trombone clasp, the long-pronged gilt frame, and the text stamped on its back plate "Made In France" match a similarly sized glazed-ceramic brooch of a decoratively-chained bear that was published in the book Bijoux (page 146). The author Deanna Farenti Cera dated that likewise unbranded unsigned brooch to 1938 when it was commissioned for one of Schiaparelli's fashion shows themed "Circus". The invitation to that show, which was illustrated with circus characters and performing animals by Vertes' Parisian peer Christian Berard, included a domestic white duck--notably not holding nor wearing a fashion accessory. Unusually, the fashion designer had commissioned couture umbrellas from other artisans in the 1930s--a couple of which were acquired by TheMet. Another relevant Met acquisition of a Schiaparelli couture...
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1930s French Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Line Vautrin Resin Talosel and Glass Mirror Brooch Pin St Hubert Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Line Vautrin Talosel brooch pin features a cornucopia or horn of plenty with branches in dimensional shapes in white and green Talosel, encrusted with green and gold-col...
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1950s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Trudel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modernist Geometric Brooch #17759
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Trudel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modernist Geometric Brooch- This elegant Modernist brooch is crafted in meticulously detailed 18K yellow gold for Trudel by Kurt Aepli, a master ...
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20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 24.6 grams. Totally is diamond 6.85 carat. The diamond is has G- H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please conta...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA. This incredible Art Deco Yogo sapphire bar pin is crafted in platinum. The pin features twelve...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and collectible Trifari Art Deco Angel Fish Clip by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. High rhodium finish with elaborate pave work with ombre yellow enamel and large blue ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

French Vintage Turtle Brooch 18k Gold Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cute French vintage turtle brooch made of 18k gold, features ruby. This amazing pin was meticulously made by skillfully applying multiple goldsmith te...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 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

The Egret - Boulder Opal Diamond Sapphire Pendant & Brooch 18k Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Egret - Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Sapphire Pendant & Brooch 18k White & Yellow Gold. Design Name: The Egret (Pendant & Brooch) May the Egret bring purity and good fortun...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Zuni Native American Gan Dancer Pin Pendant, Silver Mosaic Inlay
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
Embrace the rich cultural heritage with this meticulously crafted Zuni Native American Gan Dancer pin/pendant. This stunning piece features a traditional Gan Dancer, symbolizing the ...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1998 MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond WEIGHT: 23.1 grams MEASUREMENTS: Diameter - 1 1/2" HALLMARKS: VCA, 1998, C...
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1990s North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 3.2ctw Old Cut Diamond Star Brooch & Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, yellow gold and silver brooch and pendant, comprising thirty-one old mine cut diamonds, and twelve rose cut diamonds, set in silver, backed in 15 yellow gold, wi...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco 1930s 18K White Gold 7ctw Old Cut Diamond Dress Clips Brooches
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair white gold and diamond clip brooches, each comprising fifty-one single cut and old cut diamonds, and crafted in 18 karat white gold throughout. These beautiful brooches, kno...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage French Set Coral Earrings Brooch 18k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage French set consisting of the brooch and earrings, made of coral and 18k gold. 
The set of botanical design includes the grape cluster earrings and the brooch. The...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Silver 4.93ctw Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian, diamond, and silver brooch, comprising twenty-three old cut diamonds, graduating in size, set in silver, with a silver pin and fittings. This beautiful brooch is shaped...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Mellerio Retro Yellow and White 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Mellerio dits Meller CIRCA: 1950s MATERIALS: 18K Gold GEMSTONE: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds GEMSTONE 2: Ruby WEIGHT: 21 grams MEASUREMENTS: 1 1/4” x 1 3/8” HALLMARKS: M...
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Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold and Platinum 2.2ct Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco white gold, platinum, and diamond brooch, comprising twenty-seven old cut diamonds, set in platinum, and backed 18 karat white gold, with a white gold pin. This strikin...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Sequin Swarovski Butterfly
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Sequin Swarovski Butterfly brooch. Saint Laurent used this motif in many designs including hair pieces, acc...
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1980s French Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco 18K Gold 9.31tgw Rubellite Tourmaline, Ruby & Diamond Dress Clips
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Art Deco white gold, rubellite tourmaline, ruby, and diamond dress clips, each comprising one emerald cut rubellite tourmaline, eight square cut rubies and thirty-one old c...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Strong Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good conditon. Total weight is 45.8 grams. Totally is diamond 4.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire about 9 ct. Please contact for ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Jade, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco 1920s Platinum 2.88tgw Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco, sapphire, diamond, and platinum brooch, comprising eight calibre step cut blue sapphires, one large old European cut diamond, and fifty-six smaller old European and sing...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

CHANEL BROOCH, green and red Gripoix glass, rhinestons, signed 1970/80, France
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Early CHANEL BROOCH ( Made in France) signed 1970/80's made by Maison Gripoix Paris, with green and red Gripoix glass and with clear, cut rhinestones. Best condition! Dimensions: H...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Antique Georgian Silver and Yellow Gold 3.45ctw Old Cut Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian, diamond, gold, and silver brooch, comprising forty-three old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, and one large pear cut diamonds, set in silver, with a yellow gold backing, f...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond, Chrysoprase & Black Enamel Jabot Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, chrysoprase, enamel, yellow gold and platinum, jabot pin, comprising two square sugar loaf chrysoprase cabochons, forty-four rose cut diamonds, and black enamel,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.5ctw Diamond Convertible Cloak Clip Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, silver, and yellow gold pin, comprising one-hundred-and-nine old mine cut, old European cut, and rose cut diamonds, set in silver, backed in 18 karat yellow gold...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Handcrafted Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Handcrafted Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 2.82ctw Old Cut Diamond Brooch & Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A late Victorian diamond, silver and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising forty-four old European cut diamonds, and seven rose cut diamonds, set in silver, with yellow gold pin...
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Exceptional Hermès Chick in Eggshell 2 tones Gold Brooch Easter Theme Rare
Located in FR
Adorable Authentic Hermès Brooch In shape of a Chick coming out of its eggshell Made in France in the 60's Made of yellow and grey gold The eggshell is formed of a frosted glass paste cabochon surrounded by a grey gold thread The chick is made of yellow gold with openwork wings. His eye is a closed-setting ruby, and his crest is a twisted gold thread "HERMÈS PARIS" and eagle head hallmark engraved Double-spindle system, which you can bring out of the garment to make it paws Measurements: - 3,4 cm high crest included (1,34') - 2,8 cm at widest (wings included) (1,10') Condition: Very good. Original shape. No missing part. Clean and shiny. Gold show micro scratches. Would make a great gift ! Will come in an authentic Hermès vintage packaging...
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Line Vautrin Flying Bird Talosel Resin Brooch Pin with Blue Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Line Vautrin Talosel or resin bird brooch pin. Off-white resin encrusted with blue-colored mirrored glass on a flying bird shape. Glass and Talosel, a technique created by ...
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1950s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Exceptional Hermès Brooch Dove Shaped in Yellow Gold
Located in FR
Stunning Authentic Hermès Brooch In shape of a Dove Although vintage, this broch, with its sleek appearance, has a contemporary, almost even futuristic side Made of smooth and textured yellow gold 18k "HERMÈS PARIS" engraved at back Eagle head hallmark Measurements: - 4,5 cm at highest (1,77 inch) - 3 cm at longest (1,18 inch) Condition: Excellent. Original shape, no missing part. Gold is shiny. Closure system works but it a bit hard to open. Will come in a original Hermès Vintage Jewelry Case...
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Lily of the Valley Brooch #16846
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Lily of the Valley Brooch- This exquisite Tiffany & Co. brooch features seven round faceted rubies set in beautifully detailed 18K yel...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baby Phoenix - Black Opal, Diamond, Sapphire Pendant Brooch 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Baby Phoenix - Australian Semi Black Opal, Diamond, Sapphire Pendant Brooch 18K Gold. Design Name: Baby Phoenix Bringing endless possibilities of growth of wealth and joy to your ...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Line Vautrin Blue Mirrors and Black Talosel Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Line Vautrin created this elegant Talosel or resin brooch pin in the 1950s. The piece boasts a freeform dimensional shape in black Talosel, encrusted with cobalt blue mirrored-colore...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA. This incredible Art Deco Yogo sapphire bar pin is crafted in platinum and 14k yellow gold. The...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gripoix Chanel Depose fur clip, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare and collectible Gripoix Chanel Depose fur clip. The brooch is a branch of red berries with leaves. The leaves are made of green glass ...
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1930s French Modern Vintage Brooches

18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Celebrate mid-century vintage elegance with the 18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch – a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Crafted from solid yellow gold, this brooch features a mama bird accompanied by two smaller blue birds, each adorned with different color eyes. The eyes are crafted from precious gemstones, with one pair being green emeralds, the second blue sapphires, and the third red rubies. Adding a vibrant pop of color, vintage Persian turquoise stones...
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1960s Lebanese Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Late 1950s Gold & Ruby Brutalist Walter Schleup Brooch
Located in Maywood, NJ
Bruatlist jewelery design is fully embodied in this 14k gold and ruby brooch, meticulously crafted by Walter Schleup in his Montreal studio. "Walter Schluep, who trained as a jewel...
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1950s Canadian Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Black, Starr & Frost 18k Gold Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant 18k gold diamond bow brooch by Black, Starr & Frost.
This classic piece was crafted with a focus on balanced proportions, which resulted in the brooch’s graceful lines and...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Brooch/Pin #16802
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Brooch/Pin- This magnificent brooch by Tiffany & Co. features 16 turquoise stones set in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gol...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring Multi Gemstone 18k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring brooch is an exquisite piece of jewelry featuring an array of vibrant gemstones set in 18k rose gold. The design exud...
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2010s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage 14kt Yellow Solid Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant, White Natural Pearls 12.7 gr
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 14kt Yellow Solid Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant, 3.5mm Small White Natural Pearls, 37mm X 31mm Diameter, 12.7 Grams, Heavy. The pin is not marked, however, we're professional jewel...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Amazing Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Totally is 27.7 grams. Totally is diamond 6.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 ct. Please contact for any questions.
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1990s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Line Vautrin "La Manif" Gilt Bronze Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gilt brooch by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as ...
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1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

Cartier Mid-century yellow gold diamond flower brooch
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier very rare example of a diamond Brooch. Mid-century approx 1950s, depicts a beautiful flower, crafted using traditional carving, and textured work, bringing this beautiful b...
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1950s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chanel Glass Paste Impressive Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with glass paste, rhinestones, and costume pearly drops. 2cc9 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Chanel Vintage Gripoix Multi-Gemstone & Crystal Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
Very Rare - Chanel Vintage Gripoix Multi-Gemstone & Crystal Flower Brooch Very rare is this gold Chanel brooch designed with signature leather and ...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Cameo Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the allure of vintage Chanel with the exquisite Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Cameo Brooch. This remarkable brooch is a captivating homage to the iconic Coco Chanel, featuring a ...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Avery large clear paste 'en tremblant' brooch, Christian Dior/Mitchel Maer c1954
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and elegant brooch from Christian Dior, made by Mitchel Maer, depicting a rose 'en tremblant', a glorious spray, from the early 1950s. Made of clear paste set in rhodium ...
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1950s British Vintage Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Chanel Vintage Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Antique brooch in gilded metal, pearly fancy cabochon, glass paste cabochons, and rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: ...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Rare Marcel Boucher Art Deco Pave Lily
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Massive Marcel Boucher Art Deco Pave Lily from the 1930's. High rhodium finish with pave rhinestones with round, baguette and navette stones. Extraordinary design from the l...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Brooch / Pendant, Courting Couple, Victorian, 1900s
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
14kt Yellow Gold Vintage Brooch / Pendant, Courting Couple, Victorian, Early 1900, Good Condition, 39mm x 31 mm Oval, 11.1 grams, Stamp 14kt Beautiful colorful romantic courting cou...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Wonderful French antique bar brooch - Victorian - rose cut diamonds & sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this Marvellous 18 K gold and silver Victorian brooch. This piece was crafted during the 19th century in France and is therefor also called a Napoleon III jewel. This stu...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique and Vintage Brooches

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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