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Van Cleef & Arpels Classic Vintage Brooch/ Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Classic Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, ruby, sapphire & emerald brooch/pendant. Spectacular
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Vintage 1960s American Artist Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels vintage 18kt. yellow gold Leaf brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels vintage 18kt. yellow gold Leaf brooch.
Designer : Van Cleef & Arpels
Made in
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Vintage 1960s European Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1980s Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1980s Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
An 18k yellow gold bow brooch, set with
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection 1980s Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection 1980s Diamond Flower Brooch
A brilliantly fabricated flower
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels brooch will serve as a stunning addition to any jewelry collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection Diamond Turquoise Pendant Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection 1970s Diamond Persian Turquoise Pendant Brooch
Diamond weight
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Bow Design Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Bow Design Vintage Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Details:
Weight: 26 grams
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Yellow Gold Coral Sapphire Brooch Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive vintage piece by Van Cleef & Arpels. A brooch/pendant made of 18k yellow braided gold
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Materials
Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1950s Diamond Platinum Brooch 14 Carat
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels diamond brooch c.1950. The central cluster of seven round
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Vintage 1950s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Fancy Yellow White Diamond 'Camellia' Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Fancy Yellow White Diamond 'Camellia' Brooch from our Signed
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Camellia collection, made of 18k gold, featuring diamonds. The
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1990s North American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Gold Platinum Lion Cub Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Keep your baby lion cub close to you when wearing this adorable Van Cleef & Arpels Paris vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
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H 1.38 in W 1 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and sapphire vintage leaf brooch from the 1970s is a stunning and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1 in L 3 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Multi Gem Diamond Parrot of Splendor Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Collection Multi Gem Diamond Parrot of Splendor Brooch
Van Cleef
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1980s White And Yellow Diamond Gold Camelia Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1980s White And Yellow Diamond Gold Camelia Brooch
A 1980's Van Cleef
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1960s vintage Van Cleef & Arpels brooch, in 18k gold, with approx. 0.60ctw FG/VVS diamonds. Brooch
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Large Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Ruby Foliate Brooch 3 1/8 Inches Long
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful foliate brooch, crafted by esteemed maker Van Cleef & Arpels in 1958 is a classic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
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W 1.5 in L 3.14 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Chrysoprase Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
& Arpels brooch. Opulent 18K Yellow Gold metalwork provides the perfect foundation for this piece’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond And Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Cosmos Pendant Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels
This vintage Van Cleef
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Four Leaf Clover Clip Brooch Retro
Here is
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Jester Diamond Coral Enamel Clip Brooch Yellow Gold Cased
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) Mid-Century Jester diamond, coral and green enamel clip brooch in 18kt
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1960s Diamond Turquoise Poire Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
-parure by Van Cleef & Arpels including a brooch with complimentary on-the-ear clips. A halo with two
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Exquisite Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Vermeil Metal Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels is a true treasure. Crafted with meticulous
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Vermeil
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection Clématite Mimi Nerval Pearl Diamond Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection Clématite Mimi Nerval Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Superb Rose de Noel Diamond Red Coral Gold Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Superb Rose de Noel Diamond Red Coral Gold Suite
Since the 1970’s Van
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
George Lederman vintage 18kt. yellow gold baby bull brooch.
Located in Braintree, GB
George Lederman vintage 18kt. yellow gold baby bull brooch.
Hallmarked with George Lederman mark
Category
1990s European Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Brooch 18k Gold Flower Heart Design Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lavish vintage Cartier brooch of a flower design, made of 18k gold.
This exuberant flower was
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Trifari Rhinestone Equestrian Riding Helmet & Polo Mallet Brooch, 1959
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
Florentine finish goldtone polo mallet with pave faux-black diamond riding helmet brooch with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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H 3.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.3 in Dm 0.5 in L 3.5 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Snowflakes Crystals Jewellery Set Earrings Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
: Earrings: 2.2*2.2 cm, Brooch: 4.3*4.3 cm.
Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
French Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Flower Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic vintage French brooch made of 18 karat gold and diamond.
It’s an open work, airy 18k
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
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H 2.5 in W 1.88 in
French Vintage Brooch Wild Rose Clip Pin 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
steps into the jewelry world, vintage brooches and pins have always been our favorite pieces. Wearing a
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Sapphire Crystals Gift Set Earrings Brooch Bracelet
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Sapphire Crystals Jewellery Set Earrings Brooch Bracelet, Silver Tone
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Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Cartier Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Gems Enamel Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage brooch by Cartier made of 18 karat yellow and white gold with gemstones and enamel
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Quartz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 1.5 in D 0.38 in L 2.38 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Bouquet Floral Dandelion Leaf Pearl Cluster Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
. The leaf part is some a little loose, not any problems.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.03 in L 1.82 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Yellow Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 7.2*3.5 cm.
Weight: 23 g/each.
Crown Trifari created some of
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Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.38 in L 2.84 in
Platinum, Gold and Diamond "Flamme" Vintage Brooch/Hair Barrette, c. 1960's
Located in Aspen, CO
Made popular by the world famous House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this Flame motif diamond set platinum
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Ruby Emerald Love Birds Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely vintage Van Cleef & Arpels style brooch depicting three playful love birds sitting
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 2.17 in L 1.97 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Knot Bow Pearls Shell Abstract Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 5.6*3.2 cm.
Weight: 19 g/each.
Crown Trifari created some of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.26 in L 2.21 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Corn Wheat White Whole Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 5.0*3.4 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
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W 1.34 in L 1.97 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat Pearls Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition, 100% genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 7.4*2.8 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Holbeinesque Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.11 in L 2.92 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Pink Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Basket Crystal Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 5.5*4.0 cm.
Weight: 20 g.
Crown Trifari created some of the most
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
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W 1.58 in L 2.17 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Pale Pink Flower Daisy Glass Enamel Retro Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 2.8*4.5 cm.
Weight: 9 g.
Crown Trifari created some of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.11 in L 1.58 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 5.0*2.4 cm.
Weight: 15 g/each.
Crown Trifari created some of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 0.95 in L 1.97 in
French Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Enamel Gems Duck Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brooch is definitely a conversational piece. Colorful and wearable, the clip is a great addition to your
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.13 in W 2 in
French Vintage Brooch Pin Clip 18k Gold Emerald Estate Jewelry Signed J W
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A joyful, bright vintage gold clip brooch from our French brooches collection. You can see it as an
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 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
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Vintage 1960s Italian 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
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Large Moon Circle Swirl Twist Glow Matte Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 4.8*4.8 cm.
Weight: 13 g/each.
Crown Trifari created some of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.89 in L 1.89 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Vivid Baby Elephant Red Ruby Crystal Eye Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 3.8*2.5 cm.
Weight: 13 g.
Crown Trifari created
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Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 0.99 in L 1.5 in
Chaumet Retro Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French chic retro diamond brooch by Chaumet Paris made of 18 karat gold and platinum
Category
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crown Trifari 1950s Circle Yellow Cabochon Wreath Flower Leaf Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Circle Yellow Cabochon Wreath Flower Leaf Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone
Good
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.74 in L 1.74 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone
Good
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.17 in L 2.17 in
Mid-Century Winking Cat Emerald Diamond Onyx Brooch Yellow Gold English 1950s
Located in Lisbon, PT
, 1958. This enchanting brooch, reminiscent of the coveted "Chat Malicieux" design by Van Cleef & Arpels
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Bronze, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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W 0.99 in L 1.82 in
Crown Trifari 1930s Clip Mates Ribbon White Whole Crystals Dress Silver Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
brooch. The setting is rhodium-plated. This piece can be worn as a brooch or as two separate dress clips
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Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver
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W 0.91 in L 2.37 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 5.5*3.8 cm.
Weight: 14 g.
Crown Trifari created some of the
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.5 in L 2.17 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Extra Large Vivid White Flower Leaf Exquisite Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
. 100% genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 7.0*2.8 cm.
Weight: 17 g/each
Category
Vintage 1950s American Native American Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.11 in L 2.76 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Wreath Openwork Round Circle Swirl Twist Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 4.8
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.89 in L 1.89 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Long Leaf Flower Bouquet White Pearl Cluster Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 5.5*3.0 cm.
Weight: 14 g.
Crown Trifari created some of the
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.19 in L 2.17 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Vivid Cute Donkey Red Eye Whole White Crystals Silver Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 2.7*2.5 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
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W 0.99 in L 1.07 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Flower Leaf Grape Fruit Pine Tree Whole Crystal Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 5.5*3.5 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.38 in L 2.17 in
Vintage Crown Trifari Modernist Topaz Crystal Parure 1960s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and exquisite Vintage Trifari Modernist Topaz Parure. The modernist design now an iconic mid
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Vintage 1960s Brooches
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Arpel Vintage Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact arpel vintage brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 296 antique edition and 18 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect arpel vintage brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A arpel vintage brooch from Van Cleef & Arpels, Alfred Philippe for Trifari and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A arpel vintage brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 110 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a arpel vintage brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Arpel Vintage Brooch?
Prices for a arpel vintage brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $1,200,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,850.
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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