Vintage Monkey Brooch
Pauline Rader Chattering Monkey Brooch
By Pauline Rader
Located in New York, NY
Adorable novelty Pauline Rader Chattering Monkey Brooch from the 1960's. The lower jaw is set with
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1960s American Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
Rare Trifari Hanging Monkey Brooch, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Collector quality Trifari Hanging Monkey Brooch, by Alfred Phillipe in sterling vermeil with
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Whimsical Jeweled Gilt Metal Monkey Brooch c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical jeweled gilt metal monkey brooch c 1960
The endearing monkey figure is embellished
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1960s Unknown Vintage Monkey Brooch
David Webb Gold and Enamel "Gypsy Monkey" Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Enamel, 18k Yellow Gold, and Diamond Monkey Brooch, David Webb This brooch has a 'monkey' motif
Category
Late 20th Century American Artist Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
"Bring Em Back Alive" Enamel Trembler Monkey Brooch, 1932
Located in New York, NY
"Bring Em Back Alive" Enamel Trembler Monkey Brooch, 1932 by Frank Buck. Made to commemorate the
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Massive Avant Garde Figural Monkey Brooch Designed by Robin Kahn
Located in University City, MO
Massive avant-garde figural monkey brooch designed by Robin Kahn
The unique figural brooch is
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1980s Unknown Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
Aldo Cipullo for Cartier 18 Karat Enamel Pearl Monkey Brooch
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful and very rare Cartier Monkey brooch is designed by Aldo Cipullo and is signed by
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Green Enamel Monkey Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
drawing from a John Gnagy or Walter Foster book, but the success of the monkey brooch was all Webb.
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Whimsical Yellow Gold Enamel and Gem Set Monkey Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Very Whimsical 18K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 3/8
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1970s American Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Gypsy Monkey Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
sculpture or how-to drawing from a John Gnagy or Walter Foster book, but the success of the monkey brooch
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch with Onyx and Ruby
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
An adorable 18 karat yellow gold monkey with ruby eyes,hangs from a branch of black onyx. The
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asprey of London 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Monkey Brooch Pendant
By Asprey
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A gold, enamel, and diamond set novelty brooch pendant, by Asprey of London. Modelled as a howling
Category
1970s British Modern Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Vintage Craig Drake 18K Gold Ruby & Diamond Textured Gorilla Monkey Brooch Pin
By Craig Drake
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible vintage brooch/pin is designed by Craig Drake and very well crafted in solid 18k
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1970s Retro Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Detailed Textured Baby Gorilla Monkey Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible and very well made pin brooch is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. It features a
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1960s Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Monkey On A Pearl And Emerald Eyes Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the whimsical charm of this delightful David Webb monkey brooch, a true testament to the
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Swinging Monkey Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare beauty! Adorable Monkey holding a genuine Sugarloaf Lapis Lazuli gently swinging by his tail
Category
1990s Modernist Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Monkey Pendant, Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Brooch.
Rock crystal rectangular carving of a monkey.
Round brilliant-cut diamonds, total weight
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Calvaire Monkey Clip
By Calvaire
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Calvaire Monkey Clip of enameled pot metal with Venetian glass bead arms and tail
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
Adorable Gold Monkey Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
Charming figural monkey pin. Full of personality. Finely textured 18K yellow gold with bright
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1950s American Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Adorable 18K White Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Monkey Pin
By Cassis Jewelry Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable 18K white gold diamond and South Sea pearl monkey pin, set with 78 full cut round diamonds
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1990s American Contemporary Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1938 ElsaSchiaparelli CouturePagan DeposeFrance FeatherCrystalGold Bird Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow-gold gilt metal partridge-on-a-branch brooch is further distinguished as an unsigned Parisian
Category
1930s French Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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Whimsical Figural Hang Man Crystal Brooch circa 1960
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical figural hang man crystal brooch c 1960
The unique figural brooch is designed with an
Category
1960s Unknown Artisan Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
Cartier 1970 Sculpted Dragon Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Emerald
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Sculpted dragon brooch designed by Cartier.
This is an exceptional brooch, created by the iconic
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1930s French Retro Vintage Monkey Brooch
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1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Brooch
Vienna, made c. 1900
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Dog Pin Gold Gemstones 14k Brooch Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A charming dog pin from the Retro era; made of 14k gold, featuring gemstones. This vintage dog brooch carries amazing craftsmanship and artistic flair of the era. It’s a playful and ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
David Webb Zebra Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18K Gold, White & Black Enamel Zebra brooch with Emeralds, by David Webb. Made in the United States, circa 1970s.
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1970s American Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Diamond Brooch
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Diamond Flower brooch. This brooch has about 230 diamonds, including the center stone, weighting approximately 20carats , all set in platinum The center diamond is abou...
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Late 20th Century American Artist Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Christian Dior by Grosse 1958 Gilded Metal Braided Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Dior choker necklace was created and manufactured by Grosse in 1958. This piece was crafted by Henkel & Grosse for Christian Dior for their 1958 collections w...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Nail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Nail Ring.
Twisted nail made of hammered finish 18k yellow gold, with tip and nob encrusted with round cut diamonds. This ring is one of the mos...
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Heavy bird Brooch - solid 18 K yellow gold animal brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute colourful bird brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a lovely small ruby eye and decorated with Blue, Green enamel feathers. Two of the blue enam...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter , 18k carved gold with ruby eyes .Circa 1950
Measurements: 5.5 x 3.3 x 2.1 cm
Gram Weight: 47.3 grams
Gold Type: 14k yellow gold
Signed, Schlum...
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1950s French Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Coro Retro Style Ballerina Brooch, 1940s
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Retro Style Coro Brooch circa 1940s. The yellow gold colored brooch of a leaping ballerina with faux pearl cabochon face,a bodice of clear pastes and long full skirt of faux ruby be...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Rooster Pearl Belly Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Rooster Pearl Belly Brooch from the 1960's. Florentine gold finish with faux pearl "belly" and pave grey crystal rhinestone details. 1960's USA.
2" x 2.5" High.
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1960s American Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Multi Strand Jade Medallion And Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful David Webb multi strand jade necklace made with a prominent carved medallion in the center, framed by articulated gold. Ancient style hammered gold open links loc...
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Schreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal FloraSpray TeardropFrame GiltBrass Brooch
By Henry Schreiner
Located in Chicago, IL
Henry Schreiner, the Austrian-born blacksmith founder of Schreiner New York in 1932, handcrafted this multi-color prong-set Bavarian crystal stylized-flora spray gold-gilt brass broo...
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1930s American Artist Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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Vintage Mid-Century Gilded Pony Brooch with Blue Crystal Eye
Located in McKinney, TX
This adorable vintage gold-plated pony brooch from the mid-century era, features a brushed texture and a sweet blue rhinestone eye. Perfect for equestrians or animal lovers in genera...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Monkey Brooch
Marcasite and Wedgewood Brooch
By Wedgewood
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Wedgewood plaque set in a marcasite and sterling surround. Excellent condition, 1950s. UK.
2.25" x 1.5"
2.25" x 1.5"
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1950s British Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Carnelian and Marcasite beetle brooch, sterling silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful vintage Art Deco revival beetle brooch.
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
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Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Monkey Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Henry Dunay monkey brooch in 18-karat yellow gold with diamond eyes.
Length, 52mm
Width, 27mm
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sterling Gold plate 22.82 ct. Aquamarine, Sapphire, Garnet Monkey Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Most Adorable Sterling Silver Oxidized and Polished with Vermeil touches
Monkey Brooch featuring
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Aquamarine, Garnet, Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Gem-Set and Pearl Monkey Pin
Located in Nashua, NH
18K Yellow Gold Gem-set and Pearl Monkey Pin. The monkey is pave set with 19 full cut diamonds
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist Sterling Silver Gemstone Earrings with Aquamarine, Sapphire, Vermeil
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
separate listing AND a MONKEY BROOCH.
Gemstones-Pear Cabochon Cloud Aquamarine--10.00 mm x 8.00 mm
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20th Century American Artisan Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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1980s David Webb South Sea Pearl Gold Monkey Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
David Webb monkey brooch set with 3 south sea cultured pearls, and a cabochon emerald eye. The gold
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1980s American Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
David Webb Green Enamel Gypsy Monkey Brooch Pin
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Whimsical David Webb Enamel Diamond Ruby Gold Platinum Monkey Brooch Pin.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Monkey Brooch
1950s Violet Monkey Brooch
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Wonderful and rare mid 50's preserved monkey vintage brooch
Material : violet and gold coloured
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1950s Italian Vintage Monkey Brooch
Buccellati Gold Monkey Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Gold Monkey Pin. The brooch is featuring yellow gold monkey with old mine cut diamond
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1980s Italian Artist Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Large Whimsical 18K and Gem set Monkey brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonerful, large hand made Monkey form brooch of 18K yellow gold, set with Diamonds and sapphires.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Dominique Aurientis Paris Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Aurientis Monkey Brooch
Measures: 1.75" wide x 1.12" top to bottom
In excellent condition!
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Monkey Brooch
Henry Dunay Monkey Face Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Houston, TX
This Henry Dunay brooch depicts the profile of a monkey's face in 18K yellow gold with both a high
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1970s American Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Monkey Diamond Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
Adorable 18k gold figural monkey pin, encrusted with diamonds. Faceted emerald eyes. This monkey is
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1950s American Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Monkey Pin with Ruby Eyes
Located in New York, NY
Adorable figural monkey pin, tipping his cap and holding a cup. 14K yellow gold with bright ruby
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1940s American Vintage Monkey Brooch
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1960s Diamond Multi Stone 18 Karat Gold Pre-Colombian Figurine Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting the unique vinatge Diamond Multi Stone Pre-Colombian Figurine Pin Brooch!
This one-of
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1960s Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Gypsy Monkey Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gypsy monkey brooch,finely crafted in 18k gold and platinum with white and green enamel, cabochon
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1960s American Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Avant Garde Huge Gilt Metal Monkey Brooch c1990
Located in University City, MO
Avant-garde huge gilt metal monkey brooch c 1990
The unique matte gilt metal monkey brooch is
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1990s American Vintage Monkey Brooch
Craig Drake 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Wise Monkey Brooch Set Speak See Hear No Evil
By Craig Drake
Located in Tustin, CA
Craig Drake 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Monkey Brooch Set. The brooch set features the speak no
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1970s American Contemporary Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ciner Gilt Monkey with Mirror Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Charming Ciner Gilt Monkey with Mirror Brooch from the 1990's. Jet paste eyes. 1" x 1". 1990's USA.
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1990s American Artisan Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
14 Karat Yellow Gold Monkey Lapel Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 14 karat yellow gold monkey lapel pin brooch has bright ruby eyes and a chain tail that moves
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Monkey Brooch
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Adoreable Monkey Brooch By David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18k gold monkey with cabochon ruby eyes diamond bracelet and twisted wire earrings, beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Monkey Brooch
Chaumet 18 Karat Gold Monkey Brooch
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
A tri-color 18 karat gold brooch, by Chaumet, c. 1970. Signed Chaumet & Cie, stamped with French
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Iconic Whimsical David Webb Enamel Diamond Ruby Gold Platinum Monkey Brooch Pin
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
diamonds and enamel - depicting a monkey. Brooch measures 58mm x 38mm, monkey has movable earrings. Marked
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20th Century American Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Iraj Moini See, Hear, Speak No Evil Monkey Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Signed set of three monkey brooches by Iraj Moini. Each brooch is approx. 2.25" long and 1 inch
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1990s Vintage Monkey Brooch
Exceptional vintage monkeys brooch c.1960
Located in Verviers, BE
Unique and exceptional double monkeys vintage brooch of the 60s, dangling monkeys, articulated
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1960s American Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Crystal, Gilt Metal
1960s Diamond Ruby "Hangin' Monkeys" Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool 1960s novelty brooch: two diamond studded monkeys, the top one is sitting on a gold bar
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1960s English Victorian Vintage Monkey Brooch
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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Signed Monkey Climbing Palm Tree With Diamond Eyes and Pearl Cocoanuts Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
pearls and the monkeys eyes are diamonds. The detail on this pin is done very well. The monkey wraps his
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1970s Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Large Movable Two Monkeys Diamond Ruby Pearl Gold Silver Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This adorable pair of monkeys are so much fun to wear. The detail on their faces are just
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1990s Vintage Monkey Brooch
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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
E. Wolfe & Co. Whimsical Large Diamond Ruby Monkey Swinging on Coral Branch pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful E. Wolfe & Co 18k monkey pin has so much going for him!!! He is so adorable you will
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Vintage Monkey Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage monkey brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage monkey 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 20th Century. Finding an appealing vintage monkey brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Aldo Cipullo for Cartier and Alfred Philippe for Trifari each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A vintage monkey brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 single cut alternatives. Most of our vintage monkey brooch for sale are for women, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Vintage Monkey Brooch?
On average, a vintage monkey brooch at 1stDibs sells for $3,650, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $50,820 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.
Questions About Vintage Monkey 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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