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Brooches For Sale
Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.05 carat diamond, 15k yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique Victorian brooch has been crafted in 15 karat yellow gold. This unusual brooch is in the form of a bamboo walking stick, accented with a feature pierced decorated heart shaped frame ornamented with a pearl set border. The fourteen seed pearls are well color and size matched. A feature Old European cut diamond claw / prong set to the centre of the frame completes the design. The 15k yellow gold walking stick...
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1890s Unknown Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Large Maltese Cross Hammered Finish Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Heraldic Hammered Finish Pendant Brooch. Perfect to place on your oversized sweater or attach to a David Webb chunky chain. This brooch i...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat White Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Tie Tack
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 10k white gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut= .06cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Dimensions: tie tack is 11.34mm by 11.42mm Weight: 3.55 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, White Gold

6.07 Carat Emerald and 4.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique 4.05 carat diamond and 6.07 carat emerald, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum Art Deco style brooch made by Garrards & Co Ltd; part of our diverse antique boxed jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning 1930s antique emerald and diamond brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold, with a platinum setting. The brooch is comprised of an impressive and large yellow gold ribbed irregular oval toroid shape, accented with a platinum sporadic array emanating from the hole to the centre. The non-uniform array is embellished with nine impressive claw set marquise cut diamonds and fifteen stunning mixed fancy cut Colombian emeralds, totalling 6.07Ct. The toroid shaped setting is interwoven with two curvilinear strands, incorporating forty-three channel set baguette cut diamonds; these strands bear the same alignment as the aforementioned emerald array. This large antique brooch secures to the reverse with a yellow gold hinged pin and safety clasp. This antique diamond and emerald brooch...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1910s Diamond and Emerald Platinum Galleon Ship Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent and impressive antique 2.65 carat diamond and 0.28 carat natural emerald, platinum ship brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This magnificent, stunning, fine and impressive antique ship brooch has been crafted in platinum. This stunning antique brooch reflects the form of a brigantine; a double mast sailing ship, with a square topsail and gaffsail. The sails, hull and forecastle of this stunning ship are embellished with a combination of one hundred and thirty-three pavé set Old European , Dutch and eight cut, very well color matched diamonds. The bow is accented with an individually displayed step cut diamond held in a rectangular bezel setting. The finer details of this impressive nautical brooch...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Mid Century Gübelin Wind Wheel Brooch
Located in Lucerne, CH
Designed as a wind wheel, this Gübelin brooch in white gold 750 sparkles with 9 brilliant-cut and 56 single-cut diamonds. Center stone with a weight of ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nardi Diamond Yellow Gold Love Conquers All Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Nardi Love Conquers All Cameo Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold. An Italian two-toned cameo brooch by Nardi featuring a gold scalloped halo, finished with meticulously-spaced round diamonds that frame the outer edge. Although this cameo dates from the 1980s, it is a nod to Victorian brooches which often paid homage to classical mythology. One of the oldest themes seen in this medium are of love and romance, often represented by Cupid, the god of desire and erotic love. This Nardi cameo depicts a Hellenistic baby Cupid with arrow in hand as he triumphantly struts next to a subdued lion. Together, they are the allegory of "Amor Vincit...
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1980s Italian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pair of David Webb Enamel Yellow Gold Jabot Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of jabot pins created by David Webb in the 1980's. Elegant and stylish, the pins are a great addition to your accessories collection. Made of 18k (stamped) yellow gold and bl...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 19.2 Karat Gold Whimsical Fish Brooch, Set with Rubies and Emeralds
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 800. gold (19.2 kt. ) yellow gold whimsical fish brooch, set with round cabochon - cut rubies and emeralds. Made in Portugal, Circa. 1930s-1980s Maker's mark is unidentified....
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1930s Portuguese Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Suite, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Victorian natural pearl suite. A natural pearl suite comprising a pendant/brooch and earrings, the circular bombé brooch/pendant set with graduating round ...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Deer Brooch, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful little brooch is a lovely piece of vintage jewellery, perfect for an elegant wearer. It is covered with grain set diamonds, which truly make it stand out. They are a m...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1970s Lea Stein Multicolored Bow Tie Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brooches Are The New Hot Accessory This Season And We've Got You Covered! Circa 1970's, this Lea Stein bow tie brooch features a gorgeous glitter flake ...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Opal: 1 oval cabochon cut Diamonds: 16 round brilliant cuts = 0.25cttw Color: H Clarity: SI Dimensions: pin measures 16.50mm x 49mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A 1980's stylized flower brooch/pendant in 18k gold. The brooch is set with Emeralds weighing 1.23 ct and brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.42 ct.
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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Revival Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique agate cameo depicting the profile of a lady, encircled with gold granulation in the Etruscan archaeological revival style.
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

Bird Diamond Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
A stunning diamond brooch in a bird design. 1.14 carat of single cut pave diamonds; 4.67 grams of silver. An easy brooch fastening mechanism. 4.5 cm ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Bird Diamond Brooch
Bird Diamond Brooch
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Diamond and Emerald Peacock Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
This piece would be made on order. It will take approximately 4-5 weeks to deliver from date of order. Please note that there could be slight variations in final stone content and ca...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver

Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Ladybird Brooch
Located in London, GB
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon emeralds throughout the wings, with a row of 9 square cut sapphires running through the centre of the body and 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Boar Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered elongated face of a boar with exaggerated horns and tusks Open mouth accented by a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.04 carat, eye-clean and white...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Enamel Dancers Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian enamel dancers brooch, the brooch in the form of two dancers, delicately hand-enamelled to a yellow gold mount and brooch fitting, engraved '...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

18kt White Gold Gem Set Golf Club Bag Set with Diamonds & Precious Stones, Hange
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Gem set Golf Club Bag Set With Diamond, Ruby, Emerald,Sapphire Hanger/Brooch Amazing work of art pendant/brooch with beautiful invisible...
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20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hattie Carnegie Large "Gold" Coin Brooch, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Large brooch shaped as a gold nugget coin.
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1940s American Vintage Brooches

Ribbon Brooch with Old Cut Diamond in White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Lovely Ribbon Brooch in White Gold 750. Prong set with one fine old cut Diamond of 2.03 ct and J-si1 quality. Carefully set with 112 single cut Diamonds. Very beautiful item. In the...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower with Ruby and Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with rubies weighing approximately total of 0.65, diamonds weighing approximately total of 0.60 carat and the total weight of the broo...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro Gold 0.75 Carat Natural Round Ruby & Diamond Bee Pin Brooche, Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Bee Pin. The piece is set with 19 natural round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.75 carats, F-G in color and VVS-SI in clarity. Total weight is 4 grams.
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Elegant Diamond Brooch in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
Designed as an astronomical theme with two hemispheres resembling planets in their orbit. The hemispheres are circling a bezel-set, round brilliant-cut diamond of 0.70 ct and G/H-vs quality. Grain-set with 92 brilliant- and rose-cut diamonds totalling approximate 3.40 ct. Manufactured in Platinum 950...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage round platinum brooch or pendant, with natural pearls and diamonds, Italy 1900s-1920s Diameter 4.5 cm
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Early 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Jay Strongwater "Delightful" Turquoise Owl Pin Brooch in Gold, Amber Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
A dazzling, stylish, pin from Jay Strongwater. Features a centerpiece turquoise cabochon, as well as amber and clear crystals accents on this pretty, enamel-painted golden owl. Gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Retro Rose Yellow White Gold Citrine Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro classic bow brooch, set in 14k rose, yellow and white gold. Featuring 12.1 x 9.8mm citrine, and approx. 0.18ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 75mm x 38mm. Marked 14k. Weight - 18.6 gr...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Diamond, Onyx and Enamel Brooch, France The oval-shaped brooch set throughout with old European, old mine and single-cut diamonds, highlighted with lines of black enamel,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Dolphin Brooch Natural Pearl & Diamonds in Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
This truly one of a kind Tiffany & Co. brooch features a baroque natural pearl as the central design feature emulating the body and nose of a dol...
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1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Synthetic Ruby and 3.11 Carat Diamond Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.11 carat diamond and synthetic ruby, 15 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch in the form of a winged insect; part of our antique jewellery collections. This stunning antique brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a silver setting. The antique brooch has been modelled in the form of a stylised winged insect. The thorax of the insect is ornamented with an old round cut synthetic* ruby, encircled with eleven diamonds in a combination of Old Dutch and Old round cut. The large striped abdomen of this stylised winged insect is defined with 15k yellow gold decorated borders and embellished further with Old Dutch and Old round cut diamonds, graduating in size depending on location. The paired, pierced decorated wings are embellished with curvilinear bands incorporating one hundred and eighty-seven diamonds. The head of this impressive insect brooch is embellished with an Old Dutch cut diamond, accented with two cabochon synthetic ruby representing the eyes. The insect has two bifurcating stylised antennae ornamented with old Dutch cut and round cut diamonds to the swept terminals. The legs of the insect are realistically modelled in 15k yellow gold. This 1880s brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and security clasp. This impressive Victorian insect...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold, Aquamarine, and Ruby Fan-Shaped Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold clip brooch of scrolled, fan-shaped design set with a large central aquamarine framed on three sides by calibre cut rubies, accented with inset round cut rubies, in 18k....
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Bakelite brooch with Crystal inlays from 1950s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful brown, typical color for Bakelite, brooch with cut rhinestones inlays. The brown Bakelite brooch is carved and it is a very stylish piece. Measurement: Width 9 cm, Hei...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Other

Antique Tiffany & Co 88 Green Jade Yellow Gold Man Woman Child Dangle Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Brooch part is 14K Gold, dangle figurine part is 18K Gold. Weight: 29.8 Grams Stone: Jade (21.6 x 12.1 mm) Measurements: 57.8 x 21.6 mm Hallmark: Tiffany & Co 88. Brooch-14K Tested....
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones
Located in Stamford, CT
Three various brooches, all with the finest gold work from the early 1900's, are from the far right, a Rikers brooch in 14 Kt with a sapphire and diamond. Rikers is a highly reputed ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co Three Squares Pin
Located in New York, NY
The pin is finely crafted in 18kyellow gold . Sign Tiffany & Co
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1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Made of 14k white gold, this pin is set with sparkling round cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.00ct. The diamonds are accentuated by round and oval cut yellow sapphires, blue sa...
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White ...

Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Fox Stickpin, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized face of a fox with textured fur and raised brows Accented by single cut diamond eyes; eye-clean and white Tested as 14 karat gold Fox measures: 7/16 x 6/16 ...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Garnet, Diamond and Ruby Bug Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This stunning and handcrafted brooch is shaped in the design of a fly, featuring the wings as half moon, cabochon cut garnets. They have a total weight of 2.00 carat and are supporte...
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold brooch, with emerald and ruby cabochon and approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds. Tested 18k. Measures 77mm x 35mm. Weight 19.5 grams.
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Stephen Dweck Carved Coral Brooch/Pin in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
METAL: 18KT Rose Gold DESIGNER: Stephen Dweck SIZE: 4 3/8" L WEIGHT: 33.30 GRAMS
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Andreoli Ruby Cabochon Pink Sapphire Diamond Titanium Flower Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Ruby Cabochon Pink Sapphire Diamond Titanium Flower Brooch Pin. Andreoli was one of the first jewelry creators to utilize titanium in high jewel...
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Tita...

Large Elegant Gold Brooch in a Loop Shape 18 Karat Gold with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Large, elegant gold brooch in a loop shape. 18 Karat gold with rubies and diamonds. A ruby stone slightly damaged.
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 10 Karat Gold Stylized Owl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hollow form depicting the face of an owl, with an old European cut diamond in its mouth and single cut diamond eyes Total diamond weight approximately 0.08 carat, eye-clean and whit...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spritzer & Fuhrmann White Gold Hat Brooch with Gemstone Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A fun brooch by historic Caribbean jeweler Spritzer & Fuhrmann, featuring an 18 karat white gold hat decorated with en tremblant gemstone flowers. Circa 1950s.
Category

1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

1980s Genuine Multicolor Gemstone Gold Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stunning floral branch brooch is made in 18k yellow gold and prong-set with genuine faceted gemstones: amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, green tourmaline and pink tourmaline - weigh...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold Bow Pin
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 18k yellow gold bow pin is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 5.00ct. graded F-G color with VS clarity. The p...
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubelite Penguin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rubelite Bird Brooch 15 round diamonds .036 carat Rubelite approx 16.23 carat 14 karat gold set coral, onyx and mother of pearl
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1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rubelite, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage GIA 0.81 Carat Center Diamond Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 14k white gold pin / pendant from the Art Deco era, is centered with a sparkling GIA certified round cut diamond that weighs 0.81ct. ...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Andreoli Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold. This brooch features fu 3.16 carat of F-G-H Color VS-SI Clarity of ideal brilli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Andrew Clunn Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Clip with Pearl Accent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bold and elegant pin created by Andrew Clunn in the 1980s. Colorful, chic and wearable, the clip is a great addition to your jewelry collection. Made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow go...
Category

1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An unusual brooch centering a large pear shaped opal, in a mounting of planetary inspiration with round cut diamonds and multicolor enamel, set on 18kt yellow gold. Made in the Unite...
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1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Opal

Retro Dangling Emerald Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful retro gold, platinum, diamond and emerald clip brooch. The emerald drop measures 22.5 x 19.8 x 19.8 mm and the brooch weighs 28 grams. ...
Category

1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

18 K Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Baguette Diamonds and Sapphire and Ruby Cabochon
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K yellow and white Gold bar pin brooch set with a heart shaped Sapphire Cabochon and and pear shaped Ruby. Both gems are connected by a b...
Category

1980s German Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jadeite, Enamel and Diamond Figural Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie motif, the top finial with a carved jadeite plaque depicting Confucius and the lower decorated with a leaf and fruit motif, accented by black enamel and tiny rose-cut dia...
Category

Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum, 18k Gold, Enamel

1980s Diamond Two Color Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This classic brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds of an estimated 0.52 carats bezel-set in 18k white gold. Made in United States circa ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold White and Champagne Pearls and Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold pearls and diamonds brooch features 5.00 cts of diamonds and 1 white pearl in the middle and 12 champagne color pearls 11-14mm.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique and Vintage Brooches

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

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