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Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen Denmark Brooch
By Harald Nielsen
Located in Skanninge, SE
A fine brooch by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen.
Made during world war II. It is made in silver
Category
1940s Danish Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Deco Brooch in the shape of a circle, set with small rhinestones, USA 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A small, fine brooch, art deco in a circle shape, set with many small rhinestones, with small
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium
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D 0.4 in Dm 1.7 in
18kt Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires And Diamonds
Very elegant and fine brooch to
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20th Century Artisan Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.35 in W 0.23 in L 3.35 in
Art Deco, Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Circle Drop Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
largest diamonds on the drop. A transitional piece originally from the Deco era, a fine brooch that will
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1930s American Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Brooks Brothers Golden Fleece Sterling Silver, Crystal Owl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
the back of this fine brooch.
Wonderful piece, a rare estate find from the collection of a prominent
Category
20th Century American Romantic Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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W 1.25 in L 2.32 in
Bicolor Brooch with Two Grandeln and Leaf Decoration, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
fineness
- Brooch with two grandeln of a ruminant
- dimensions: 4,5 x 5 x 1,1 cm
- Total weight: c. 9,9 g
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
14k Gold
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W 1.78 in D 0.44 in L 1.97 in
Two Platinum Brooches Sapphires Diamonds, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A pair of Platinum Brooches Sapphires Diamonds was created in 1930.
Set with fine Diamonds and
Category
1930s Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl and Sterling Silver Brooch or Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl and sterling silver brooch or pin.
With
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20th Century Japanese Modern Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
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H 2.05 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
5.5 Carats Diamonds Platinum Brooch Unisex, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Magnificent and important 5.5 Carats Diamonds Platinum Brooch.
Fine Diamonds with a total
Category
1930s American Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Rubies Diamonds Gold Brooch Appraisal Original Box, 1950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Tiffany & Co Rubies Diamonds Gold Brooch. Original box 1950.
Stamped Tiffany & Co and 14K Gold fine
Category
1950s American Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ed Wiener NYC Modernist 14 Karat Gold and Pearl Brooch or Pin
By Ed Wiener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine brooch by Ed Wiener.
Additional Details:
In 14k gold and set with cultured round white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
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W 1.38 in D 0.63 in L 2.92 in
Eve Alfille 18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Pendant Brooch Engraved, 1996
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Eve Alfille 18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Pendant Brooch. A one-off absolutely collectable item
Category
1990s North American Art Deco Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse vintage estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gold brooch has
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Fine Carriage-Shaped Brooch
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage Fine carriage-shaped brooch
Fine carriage-shaped brooch designed and produced by Lunati
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Very Fine Emerald & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine Emerald & Diamond Brooch
Baguettes, marquise, pear & round cut diamonds weigh
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1980s Unknown Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Very Fine En Tremblant Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine En Tremblant Diamond Brooch
6 marquise cut diamonds: approximately 4.70 cts
Baguette
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1950s Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.65 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950s 2.65 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow brooch with
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1950s French Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fine Du Jay Pave Apple Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Du Jay crystal pave apple with faux sapphire bullet cabochon at base. Signature transluscent
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Rhodium
Fine Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Of geometric design with square-shaped sapphire and rubies mounted in 18kt white and yellow gold.
Size: 5cm x 3.5cm
Weight: 22.86gr.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Gold Fly Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Gold Fly Pin with Bulbous Gold Body and Diamond set Wings. Hand Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Approx. size: 0.50" Add Sparkle to any outfit with this Chic and Timeless piece!
Category
1990s Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Brooch 3 Fine Pearls Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the retro charm and timeless elegance of this antique brooch in 18-carat Rose Gold
Category
20th Century French Artisan Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tahitian Pearls and Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Diamond White Gold Brooch, securely Hand set with Diamonds
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jade Garnet Citrine Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooches Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful pair of Moss Green Jade, Garnet, Citrine and Diamond Flying Butterfly Brooches
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
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W 1 in L 1.75 in
French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This round collar brooch in yellow gold is
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20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Retro 10 Karat Gold and Moonstone Cabochon Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold and moonstone cabochon brooch.
With a large moonstone gemstone bezel set in
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20th Century American Edwardian Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Moonstone, Gold
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W 1.03 in D 0.4 in L 1.46 in
1970 Vintage Diamond Cluster Brooch over 10 Ct of Fine Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
. Super sparkly this claw set Diamond brooch!
Dimensions: ca 5 cm x 4 cm .
Fine Diamonds, with a total
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1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 60s Brutalist Brooch Abstract 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage abstract brooch (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 2 in L 1 in
Antique Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Bouquet Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Brooch, depicting a bouquet of flowers; Hand crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold securely nestled and set
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Art Deco Platinum Filigree Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin. Handmade
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Iconic Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
and Diamond Floral Brooch Pin. Securely nestled, Hand set Center Yellow Sapphire 9.3x8.8x5.2mm approx
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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H 2.6 in W 2 in
Retro Turquoise and Gold Sun Flower Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Gold.Measuring Approx. 2.5" L x 1.5" at widest point. Marked: 18K. The Brooch is in excellent condition and was
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Captivating Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting 2 Beautiful Young Ladies, Hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Heirloom Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking 1950s Retro signed Ruby and Diamond Stylized Furled Leaf Runway Brooch with cinched center
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1950s Retro Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Galloping Equestrian Horse Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
weight and a Ruby eye. Beautifully hand crafted in 18 Karat yellow and white gold. The brooch is in
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1980s Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.18 in L 2.36 in
Vintage Beetle Brooch Blue Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Martine Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage beetle brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The finely detailed
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 0.75 in L 1 in
Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Large Stylized 18k Yellow Gold Brooch with Vivid Emeralds and Fine Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful and visually exciting Mid-20th Century 18k yellow gold brooch, is a perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.5 in Dm 2 in
Cartier Diamond and Onyx Gold Vintage Dog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Brooch Pin sporting a Diamond collar articulated Hand crafted in Platinum and set with 8 single cut round
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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H 0.84 in W 0.45 in L 1.12 in
Ruser Baseball Brooch LA Dodgers Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
By William Ruser
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Ruser brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1950s).
Two estimated 0.02
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Amethyst Citrine Retro 2-Tone Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful and finely detailed Retro Stylized Flower Design Gold Brooch Hand set with 8
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 1.1 in L 1.25 in
Vintage South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
14K White Gold Frog Pin Brooch. Hand set with a Sensational Large South Sea Pearl in Belly. Body
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
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H 1.25 in W 0.75 in
Pauline Rader Signed Court Jester Designer Brooch Pin Estate Fine Estate Jewelry
By Pauline Rader
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed Pauline Rader brooch in the image of a court jester; gilt metal body set with a large oval
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
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H 2.75 in
1.80ct Pink Diamond Starfish Pendant Brooch Estate 18k Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed starfish pendant/brooch, crafted in 18 karat rose gold.
Ninety full cut round
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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W 1.07 in L 1.19 in
Plique à Jour Enamel Diamond Butterfly Gold Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Plique à Jour Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Brooch with blue
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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H 1.65 in L 2.15 in
Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Ribbon Bow Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Ribbon Bow Multi-Gem Gold Brooch. Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold and Hand set with 3
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.69 in W 1.6 in
Angel Skin Coral Bird Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
surrounded by Hand crafted 14 Karat Gold mounting of leaves set with Emeralds and Diamonds. This Brooch Pin
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pink and Yellow Diamond Gold Squirrel Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful Squirrel Brooch, encrusted with Vivid dazzling Brilliant cut Natural
Category
1980s European Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in
Diamond and Ruby Retro Floral Bouquet Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Designed as an Abstract Floral Bouquet. Hand set with 33 round Single-cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.38tcw and 3 round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0....
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.25 in L 2 in
Retro Diamond and Ruby Platinum and Gold Ribbon Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Retro Diamond and Rubies Platinum and Gold Ribbon Brooch Estate Fine Jewelry
Simply Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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W 0.95 in L 2.25 in
Antique Ruby and Diamond Fox Gold Bar Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Edwardian Bar Pin centered by a Fox and a Circle set with Rubies 0.15tcw and Diamonds 0.08tcw. Beautifully Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 2.00” long x 0.3...
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20th Century Edwardian Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.41 in W 0.32 in L 2 in
A very fine sapphire glass cabuchon and clear paste brooch, Boucher, USA, 1960
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A delightful paste brooch, with a design of three stylised leaves, one on top of the other
Category
1960s American Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
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W 1.5 in D 0.6 in L 2.25 in
Green Enamel Frog Brooch Vintage 14 Karat Gold Black Spots Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage frog brooch (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Signed Gio Caroli Diamond 18k Gold Rose Flower Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Rose Brooch Hand crafted in rich 18K Yellow Gold with the Top Petal Pavé Hand set with
Category
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.35 in W 1.25 in
Beautiful Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pins Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Whimsical pair of Frog Brooches; each set with a South Sea Pearl enhanced with
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1980s Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
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H 1.25 in
Robin Bird Ruby Eye Perched on Gold Branch Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
gold; the model for this pin brooch has been hand crafted to the last detail; marked: 18K; Dimensions
Category
1980s Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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H 2.75 in W 1.45 in
Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pins Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Two Elegant & Finely detailed vintage Bumble Bee pins, each set with approximately 0.3747ctw in G/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 14.2mm Gold South Sea Pearl and two Rub...
Category
1990s Modernist Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
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H 1.2 in W 0.8 in
Antique 5.50ctw Fine VS F-G Diamond Heart 14k White Gold Large Brooch or Pendant
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
Seen with magnification one stone near the bottom / center has been re-set or replaced showing a hint of warmth to the surrounding gold setting (not easy to see). Gold setting shows ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Brooch
By Elwood Van Clief
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cluster Brooch
A cluster of fine marquise and pear shaped diamonds set in platinum
Category
1980s Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari Amethyst Diamond Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Enter the realm of exquisite craftsmanship with the Bvlgari Amethyst and Diamond Brooch - a
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphires Diamond Brooch 18 Karat White Gold Bow Design Brooch
Located in Jupiter, FL
sapphires and fine white diamonds. The brooch is made with 1 carat of diamonds and over 8 carats of
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Late 20th Century Vintage Fine Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage Fine Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage fine brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 42 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect vintage fine brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage fine brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Christian Dior and David Anderson are consistently popular. While most can agree that any vintage fine brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 11 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a vintage fine brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Vintage Fine Brooch?
The price for a vintage fine brooch starts at $316 and tops out at $12,900 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,200.
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.
Questions About Vintage Fine Brooch
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
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