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Oak Leaf Brooch

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Oak Leaf Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite double oak leaf brooch with beautifully placed round bezel set diamonds on linen like
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold, Diamond & Pearl Acorn & Oak Leaf Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Edwardian brooch by Krementz. In 14k gold. In the form of a wreath of oak
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Brooch Oak Leaf Gold Silver Old Mined Cut Diamond 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
A mid-Victorian diamond oak leaf brooch, circa 1860s. Set in yellow gold and silver, with a
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Oak Diamond Brooch Mid-Victorian Gold Silver Old Mined Cut Diamonds Gift Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
A mid-Victorian diamond oak leaf brooch, circa 1860s. Set in yellow gold and silver, length 45 mm
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Pin Brooch Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 12.67 grams
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pearl and Ruby Oak Leaf and Trefoil Clover Brooch, Art Nouveau, ca 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
a beautiful design and with the depiction of an oak leaf and trefoil clover it carries strong
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Bicolor Brooch with Two Grandeln and Leaf Decoration, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
trophies and combined with two-coloured oak leaf foliage Bicolor Brosche mit Zwei Grandeln und
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Late 20th Century German Modern Brooches

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14k Gold

Antique Regency 15 Karat Gold Diamond Bog Oak Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is the most delicately decorated piece of bog oak in the shape of a tree studded with tiny
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Antique 1830s British Regency Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Regency 15 Karat Gold Diamond Bog Oak Brooch
Antique Regency 15 Karat Gold Diamond Bog Oak Brooch
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Antique Victorian Dutch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in Arnhem, NL
closure is stamped with an oak leaf that is an antique Dutch mark for the 14 karat /585 gold content. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

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Yellow Gold

Antique 14Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Flower Basket Brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
later; it is stamped with the oak leaf hallmark for 14k gold, which was used in the Netherland. One of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Brooches

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Diamond

Antique 6.38 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Spray Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
for 14k gold (oak leaf). This antique diamond brooch has been independently tested using state of the
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 1960s Pearl and 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarked with the 14k gold hallmark for Gouda, Netherlands (585 within oak leaf). This impressive Art
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Pearl Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
are in very good condition and of high quality. The gold has the Dutch Oak Leaf hallmark, stamped 14k
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Dutch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pair of Earrings with Brooch/Pendant
Located in Arnhem, NL
karat yellow gold (585/1000). The closures are stamped with an oak leaf that is an antique Dutch mark
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Edwardian Dangle Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Antique Dutch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pair of Earrings
Located in Arnhem, NL
stamped with an oak leaf that is an antique Dutch mark for the 14 karat /585 gold content. Items were also
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Antique Dutch 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Solid Gold Pair of Earrings
Located in Arnhem, NL
stamped with 585 that stands for 14 karat/585 gold content and the earrings are marked with an oak leaf
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold

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Antique Victorian 1.25 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.25 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold brooch with silver settings; part of our antique diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This...
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiara Convertible En Tremblant Flower Diamond Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Tiara convertible En Tremblant Flower Diamond Brooch on Silver and Gold. French marks. Late 19th Century. Tiara frame in titanium flexible and adaptable to all sizes. Lengt...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Archaeological Revival Gold Tiara
Located in London, GB
An Archaeological revival gold myrtle leaf tiara possibly by Castellani, the twenty-two realistically carved leaves embellished with thirty buds forming a wreath, with yellow gold fr...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry

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18k Gold, Gold

Rose-Cut Diamond Silver and White Gold Flower Brooch 1890S
Located in Geneva, CH
So Romantic, this Flower brooch is all set by Rose-cut Diamond the center is more significant mounted on rhodium silver and gold. Circa 1890. Total length: 1.97 inch (5.00 centimeter...
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Antique 1890s Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver, White Gold

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

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Diamond, Platinum

White Gold, Diamond, & Tahitian Pearl Drop Bar Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Bar Pin Featuring A 10mm Gray Pearl Accented By 86 Round Diamonds Of VS/SI Clarity & G/H Color Totaling 1.00 Carat. 2 Inch Width. Finished Weight Is 9.2 Grams.
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1990s Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

15 Karat Yellow Gold, Silver, Natural Pearl, and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An incredible Edwardian bow brooch with detachable natural pearl drop pendant. The 15 karat yellow gold piece is silver topped and is set with old mine and rose cut diamonds of G/H c...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...

Antique Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very pretty antique Belle Époque diamond swag necklace dating to about 1910. This necklace has jack knife platinum sections that suspend half moons secretions of diamonds and diamo...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Green Stone and Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The green stones in this necklace are bright and have such a sparkle to them. They are set in simple claw settings and linked with delicate chain all modelled in silver gilt. Lengt...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces

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Silver

Tiffany & Co Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Orchid Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co diamond sapphire and yellow gold brooch circa 1950. * SPECIFICATIONS: DIAMONDS: three round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carat, approximately H...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole pendant and earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, circa 177...
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

Diamond Crescent and Flower Brooch, Victorian, ca. 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Victorian diamond crescent and flower brooch in silver and gold, ca. 1880s. The crescent has a beautiful design with a flower attached in the centre, creating an aesthetic and sy...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Cartier GIA Certified 10.29 Carat I VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boston, MA
This impressive diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 10.29 carat GIA Certified I VS2 emerald cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Cartier platinum ring. The 10....
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2010s French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Faux Amethyst Gilt Hair Comb
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Victorian gilt silver hair comb/hairpin with peacock motif starring purple colored stones.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Vanity Items

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Crystal, Vermeil, Gilt Metal

Victorian Faux Amethyst Gilt Hair Comb
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Tiffany & Co. Gold Oak Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bellevue, WA
This Tiffany & Co oak leaf brooch pin is crafted of solid 18k gold and has lifelike details.
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Late 20th Century Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Oak Leaf Brooch
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Signed Chris Steenbergen Rope Jumping Woman Silver Gold Artist Brooch, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Hallmarks: The Dutch control mark representing an oak leaf with the number 585, for 14K gold, that is in
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Brooches

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14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Large Tahitian Pearl Brown Diamond Gold Acorn Pin/Pendant
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
Spectacular larger then life size 18kt rose and yellow gold acorn. The center oak leaf is rose gold
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1990s American Brooches

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Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Saint Peter, Woodcarved, 15th Century, Lower Rhine
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
A rare Gothic Lower Rhine gilt carved oak and polychrome figure of Saint Peter 'the Prince of the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

ANGELA CUMMINGS Fancy Colored Diamond Gold Stylized Oak Leaf Brooch
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
An Angela Cummings 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and fancy colored diamond stylized oak leaf brooch
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. In the shape of an oak leaf, this retro gold
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Acorn and Oak Leaf Brooch, Sterling Silver, Enamel and Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique sterling silver oak leaf and acorn brooch. A heavy sterling
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cartier France Pair of Two Oak Leaf Intricate Brooches
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Two vintage fourteen karat yellow gold brooches Two Oak leaf pins brooches. designed as a pair Each
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier France Pair of Two Oak Leaf  Intricate Brooches
Cartier France Pair of Two Oak Leaf  Intricate Brooches
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Tiffany & Co. Oak leaf Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
This 18 karat gold Oakleaf brooch by Tiffany conveys all the fine points of nature. The piece is
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

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18k Gold

Brushed Gold Oak Leaf and Acorn Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A brooch designed as a series of brushed 18 karat yellow gold oak leaves with three acorns hanging
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Late 20th Century Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Brushed Gold Oak Leaf and Acorn Brooch
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Varicoloured Gold 'Oak Leaf and Acorn' Brooch by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A varicoloured gold ‘oak leaf and acorn’ brooch by Buccellati showcasing the house’s most refined
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

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18k Gold

Fei Liu Chalcedony Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Leaf Brooch
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Shaped into the elegant form of an oak leaf, this striking 18ct gold brooch encapsulates the
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2010s British Contemporary Brooches

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Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fei Liu Chalcedony Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Leaf Brooch
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M. BUCCELLATI Triple Oak Leaf & Acorn Gold Spray Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful M. Buccellati naturalistic, hand-engraved gold oak leaf and acorn spray.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

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18k Gold

Munsey & Co. Pearl 15 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Leaf Bar Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bar brooch is designed as a finely textured oak leaf with acorn Leaf and acorn are comprised of
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Set of 3 Leaf Brooches in 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Vintage brooches by Tiffany & Co. finely crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold with a Florentine
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

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18k Gold, Gold

Irish Carved Bog Wood Oak Bookcase Harp Shamrock Cornelius Goggin Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
showed a candelabrum in bog oak Irish silver, he also exhibited bracelets, brooches, necklaces
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Antique 19th Century Irish Books

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Bog Wood

Irish Carved Bog Wood Oak Bookcase Harp Shamrock Cornelius Goggin Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Exhibition, he showed a candelabrum in bog oak Irish silver, he also exhibited bracelets, brooches, necklaces
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Antique 19th Century Irish Books

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Bog Wood

Verdura Tiger Eye Diamond Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Brooch
By Verdura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verdura tiger eye and yellow gold oak leaf brooch circa 1980. Contact us right away if you have
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Oak leaf Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co an oak leak brooch pin. ♦ Designer: Tiffany ♦ Metal: 18 karat ♦ 14.5 grams ♦
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Early 2000s American Brooches

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18k Gold

Verdura Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Oak Leaf Brooch
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Elegant diamond, platinum and 18K yellow gold brooch by Verdura, circa 1970s. It resembles an oak
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Late 20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fabrice Multi Toned Leaf Brooch
By Fabrice
Located in New York, NY
Oak leaf brooch by Fabrice, Paris in silvered and brass toned metal. Leaves are hand raised and
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1990s French Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Fabrice Multi Toned Leaf Brooch
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Oak Leaf Diamond Sapphire Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate 1960s cultured pearl diamond and sapphire oak leaf gold brooch. Designed as an oak leaf
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Acorn and Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Italy. This iconic brooch features a modernist take on acorns and oak leaves
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Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Acorn and Leaf Gold Brooch
Acorn and Leaf Gold Brooch
H 1.75 in W 2.25 in
NE From Denmark Sterling Silver Leaf Wreath Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver leaf wreath pin/brooch by Niels Erik From of Denmark. Niels Erik From was
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20th Century Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Antique Bog Oak Irish Harp Pin Brooch "Ireland Forever"
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Bog oak Irish harp pin brooch, Ireland Forever motto, Erin Go Bragh. With a carved design
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Brooches

Victorian Carved Wood Acorn Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sentimental brooch of hand carved wood with oak leaf and acorn motifs. High relief
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold

Maison Gripoix for Isabel Canovas Leaf Jabot Pin
By Isabel Canovas
Located in New York, NY
oak leaf with Gripoix poured glass enamel leaf and oval cabochons in gem tone colors. 1980's France
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches

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Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Steel

Maison Gripoix for Isabel Canovas Leaf Jabot Pin
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Jugendstil Agate Bacchante High Relief Cameo Brooch or Pendant
Located in Haarlem, NL
as a brooch but the 'eye' makes it possible to also wear it as a pendant. It depicts an antique
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Early 20th Century Dutch Jugendstil Collectible Jewelry

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Agate, Gold

Irish Carved Bog Wood Oak Bookcase Harp Shamrock Cornelius Goggin Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
showed a candelabrum in bog oak Irish silver, he also exhibited bracelets, brooches, necklaces
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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Books

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Bog Wood

VERDURA Tiger's Eye Oak Leaf Brooch
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
The matte-finish yellow gold leaf with curling diamond accents set with four tiger's eye acorns
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

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18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Black Enamel Gold Pearl Acorns Oak Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
Black Enamel Oak Leaves with scattered Natural Pearl Acorns, to a yellow Gold reverse, marked 14K
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Antique 1890s American Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Buccellati 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 18k yellow and white gold oak leaf brooch and fur pin by Italian design house, Buccellati
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

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18k Gold

Vintage Rare Red Lisner Maple Leaf Set
By Lisner
Located in London, GB
Very rare and collectable set by Lisner in their famous Oak or Maple Leaf design, Red thermoset
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Vintage 1950s American Chain Necklaces

Vintage Rare Red Lisner Maple Leaf Set
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Oak Leaf Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the oak leaf brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 28 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an oak leaf brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic oak leaf brooch over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Verdura and Buccellati are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any oak leaf brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 8 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 antique cushion cut and old european cut alternatives. When shopping for an oak leaf brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Oak Leaf Brooch?

On average, an oak leaf brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,750, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $14,000 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.