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Antique Multi Gem and Gold Bow Brooch, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
An antique multi gem bow brooch, with an openwork design of baroque leaves, set with a foil backed sapphire in the centre and almandine garnet, pale green beryl, pale yellow beryl, h...
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1860s European Victorian Antique Brooches

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Hessonite, Yellow Beryl, Green Beryl, Turquoise, Pink Sapphire, Garnet, ...

A laughing one and playing cat brooch with rhinestone collar, enameled, 1930/40
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A laughing one and playing with a ball black and white cat brooch . She is wearing a rhinestone collar and blinks with the green rhinestone eye. A fun brooch for cat lovers! Dimens...
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1930s American Artist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Reverse Painting Crystal Mother of Pearl Dachshund Dog Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k gold brooch, depicting a Dachshund dog, set in crystal reverse painting, backed with mother of pearl. The brooch measures 44mm x 32mm, and weighs 36.6 grams. Tested 14k, not hall...
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20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Estate Large Puffed Heart Brooch Pin Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Large Puffed Heart Brooch Pin Silver TIF355 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS ...
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1990s American Brooches

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Silver

Aston Villa Football Club Pin Badge Diamond In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Aston Villa Football Club Pin Badge Diamond In 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond weight approximately 0.05ct F colour VS1 clarity natural round cut diamond. Hallmarked pin badge. Show your s...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leopard Opal Diamond Sapphire Emerald Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An incredible vintage design solid 14k white gold leopard pin features an 2 carat Ethiopian solid opal accented by total of 2 carat glittering diamond and blue sapphire on its body. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Rhodium Brooch Pendant Necklace Headpiece
Located in New York, NY
Luxuriant and festive attire of Anemone Coronaria is a fine decoration of any garden with every petal having its own unique ornament, like life lines of the human palm. And each grac...
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

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Sapphire, Spinel, Rhodium, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow ...

Vintage 3.50ct Round Cut Diamond Gold Enamel Violin Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful 14k yellow gold enamel diamond pin. The pin features a very creative violin pin with intricate violin details and realistic strings. The violin features sparkling...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

5.00ct Diamond 2.00ct Ruby 1.75ct Sapphire Emerald Flower Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 18k yellow gold flower pin. The pin is set with sparkling round and marquise cut diamonds that weigh approximately 5.00ct. The color of these diamonds is G-H with ...
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20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1950s Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant Brooch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1950s Midcentury 14k gold chain with a brooch/pendant suspended. Set with Old European cut diamond in the center approx. 1.26ct J/VS. Surrounding stones are approx. 0.55ctw, and pear...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

The Bochic "Capri" Opal, Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Brooch In 22K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Gem, Ruby Fancy Sapphires Brooch Set in 22K Gold & Silver Multi gems - 36Carats It is a stunning piece of jewelry designed for versatility and ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

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Sapphire, Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Opal, Amethyst, Silver, G...

Cartier Paris Art Deco GIA Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Cabochon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Paris Art Deco Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Brooch made in Platinum. There is a GIA certificate stating that the sapphires are unheated and from Ceylon. Th...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire

Vintage Mid Century 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Floral Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Mid Century 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Floral Stick Pin. This beautiful stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pin holds a beautiful carved natural jade that...
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1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Thai goddess Niello Circle Brooch - 925 Round Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Niello Metal Content: Sterling Silver Style: Circle Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bullet Clasp Theme: Thai goddess Features: Etched & Open Cut Detailing ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin. This gorgeous Caldwell stick pin is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The pin features a flag that has blue enamel on it...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bodyfurnitures Brooch: Handpainted line concept, Amethyst, Turquoise
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Brooch “Memini”, 2021, is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, steel, amethyst, turquoise paste, gold ...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Brooch with old mine cut diamonds up to 8.00ct 18k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold with silver branch brooch set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. 8.00ct - G/H - VS/SI - size 8.5 cm by 6.4 cm wide detailed description: The size of the brooc...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Natural Onyx Pearl Starburst Mourning Brooch 15ct Rose Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Presenting this exquisite, antique natural Onyx and Pearl mourning brooch. From the Georgian to the Victorian eras, mourning jewellery was a treasured way to remember the passing of a loved one. Queen Victoria herself, made them even more popular when her Prince Albert passed away in 1861 and she spent the rest of her life wearing black mourning...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

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Pearl, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin. This gorgeous Georgian pin is crafted in silver. This pin features a monkey playfully sitting on a branch and ha...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Antique Edwardian Theodore B. Starr Rose Cut Diamond Griffin Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Theodore B. Starr Rose Cut Diamond Griffin Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art Deco stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The top of the stick pi...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

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

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl & Ruby Flying Goose Brooch - 14k Baroque Bird Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Cut: Baroque Color: White Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Stone Note: (one small acce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

FW2008 Chanel Maxi Enamel and fancy Pearls golden Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch from the Fall Winter 2008 collection in lightly gilded metal (between gold and silver), XXL format, ecru, gray and black enamel cabochons, black, gray and white rhinest...
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Early 2000s French Brooches

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eyed Face Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eyed Face Stick Pin. This beautiful antique stick pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pin depicted a face of what we believe a p...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k gold Crescent moon and Dragonfly brooch, Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian, 9ct gold and pearl crescent and Dragonfly brooch. A beautiful closed crescent in rich 9ct yellow gold with a wonderful pearl set dragonfly sat ac...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bodyfurnitures Brooch: Double View Rock Crystal with Tourmalines, Pearls, Silver
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Brooch “Fili bianca”, 2021, is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, iron, rock crystal, tourmalines, p...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Rubelite, Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourma...

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 1.5 x 1" 14k Y Gold 6.60-5.50 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 1.5 x 1" 14k Y Gold 6.60-5.50 mm M370 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto 14k Gold brooch has 5 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls ranging in size from 6...
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1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Vintage Coro Flower Pin Brooch, Green White Blue Enamel and Crystals, Gold
By Coro
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the allure of vintage fashion with this enchanting vintage Coro flower pin brooch. With its classic floral design, this brooch is a testament to t...
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Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches

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Crystal, Enamel

Bodyfurnitures Brooch: Double View Rock Crystal with Tourmalines, Pearls, Silver
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Brooch “Fili nera”, 2021, is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, iron, rock crystal, tourmalines, pea...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6.50 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6.50 mm M372 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver brooch has 5 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls 6.50 Approx. TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 P...
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1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Large Antique Victorian Banded Agate Brooch c1890s Gold Gilt Good Condition
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This lovely brooch is big and bold! It features a piece of brown, caramel and white striped banded agate that is oval in shape. It is set in gold gilt with nice detail of the fleur ...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches

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Agate, Gilt Metal

Vintage 18K Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald And Dragonfly Beetle Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 12 is grams. Totally is diamond 1.25 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Totally is emerald...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch / Pin #4367
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pin. This elegant brooch features 59 seed pearls and one round brilliant cut diamond set in a lovely floral design. Appro...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mid Century Ruby Starburst Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Ruby Starburst Brooch/Pendant from the 1960's set in 14k gold. Knife edge gold wire set in a pyramid shape with genuine rubies scattered along the top. Pendant fitting hi...
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1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

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Ruby, 14k Gold

Sterling and Gold Jabot Assemblage Brooch, Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Sterling and Gold and Niello Jabot Brooch by Studio VL. A 19th Century jabot stickpin brooch suspends a Mid Century sterling sputnik charm. Works really well on a lapel or t...
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1990s American Artisan Brooches

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Floral Heart Mask Brooch, Limited Edition Noël 1998
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone brooch featuring a floral heart embellished with faux pearls and a mask at the center. Limited edition designed for Christmas 1998. Marked CHRIS...
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unisex 8.88 Carat Carved Emerald Diamond Leaf Brooch Pin Gift in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Unisex 8.88 Carat Carved Emerald Diamond Leaf Brooch Pin Gift Made in 18K Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

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

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1895 Makers Mark L & L Fabulous, Victorian Oval Shaped Brooch. Set with Gorgeous Sapphires & Diamonds. Beautifully Detailed...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels presents a mesmerizing creation: a stylized butterfly adorned with exquisite coral inlaid wings. The wings, a rich opaque medium reddish-orange hue, captivate the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Pearl and Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Brooch
Located in Joelton, TN
Antique Art Deco Pearl and Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Brooch with Enclosed Gold Back. An exquisitely designed Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Brooch. A Marquise Pearl border and rose ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Bodyfurnitures Brooch: Double View Rock Crystal with Pearls, Silver, Turquoise
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Brooch “Artis”, 2018, is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, silver-plated copper, rock crystal, pear...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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Rock Crystal, Pearl, Crystal, Turquoise, Silver

Bodyfurnitures Brooch: Transparency View Rock Crystal with Pearls, Silver
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Brooch “Neve”, 2018, is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, silver-plated copper, rock crystal, pearl...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Pearl, Silver

Bespoke Floral Sapphire & Pearl Brooch 4.02g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A 15ct Yellow Gold Floral Brooch, set with 2 Ceylon type blue sapphires and 12 half pearls. Circa 1910. Sapphires 2.8mm and 2.0mm. Pearls 1.9mm. Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold Carat: N/A ...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Circa 1980s Natural Rose Cut Diamond Vıolın Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 30.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.85 carat. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. The diamond is has G-H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Please con...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Silver Plated Large Egyptian Revival Style Pharaoh Statement Brooch
Located in London, GB
Large silver plated Egyptian Revival style brooch with a beautiful detailed pharaoh design. Measuring length 9.35 cm / 3.68 inches by width 4.5 cm / 1.77 inches. This lovely brooch h...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Egyptian Revival Brooches

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Diamond & Onyx Collar Clips
Located in London, GB
A very exquisite pair of Art Deco diamond and onyx collar clips. Circa 1920s. Dimensions: Length is 2.7cms (approximately) / Width is 3.3cms Weight is 21.8g
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique 10k Gold & Seed Pearl Stickpin Dragonfly or Water Bug Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural stickpin. In 10 karat yellow gold. In the form of an insect with wings and legs outstretched (possibly a dragonfly or water skimmer). Flush set with seed pe...
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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

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Pearl, 10k Gold

Sterling Silver Turquoise and Marcasite Spider Brooch
Located in London, GB
Fabulous sterling silver spider brooch, set with teardrop shaped turquoise stones for the body and head, and the legs are set with marcasites. Measuring diameter approximately 5.3 cm...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

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Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Double Heart Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian double heart bar brooch crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features amethysts and seed pearls. Has a C clasp and a safety chain. Weight: 4.92g Length: ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Flower basket fully decorated with small rhinestones and pearls, rhodium 1940's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Beautiful basket brooch, with flowers and leaves, fully set with small rhinestones, hanging pearl drops and 5 larger pearls in natural and silver. Size: Height 5.5cm Width 6.5cm Fea...
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1930s French Romantic Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1998 MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond WEIGHT: 23.1 grams MEASUREMENTS: Diameter - 1 1/2" HALLMARKS: VCA, 1998, C...
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1990s North American Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Bypass Design Ridged Brooch Set in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Cartier brooch features a unique bypass style design, crafted from luxurious 14 karat yellow gold. The ridged texture adds depth and dimension to the piece, giving it a ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eagle Holding Old Cut Diamond Pin Brooch Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1880. The piece depicts an eagle holding old cut diamond in its beak. Has a C clasp. There are small rings for a ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SAMUEL BENHAM BJC 14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire American Flag Bow Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A patriotic bow pin by Samuel Benham (BJC) done in 14K white gold and set with approximately 1.60cttw in natural sapphires, 1.70cttw in natural rubies and .41cttw in H-J color Si1-2 ...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto White Akoya Cultured Pearl Spray Brooch Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This lovely Mikimoto brooch features exquisite akoya cultured pearls set in lustrous 14 karat white gold. The brooch design showcases the timeless elegance of pearls, with each pearl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Toliro 18K Yellow Gold Rough Mabe Pearl Belly Ruby Eye Ostrich Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.00 inches Width: 25.50 mm Weight: 11.56 grams 18K yellow gold animal pearl vintage brooch. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yel...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapel pin with green nephrite jade stone gold
Located in Gdynia, PL
Pins are pieces of jewellery traditionally used by men to decorate jacket lapels or ties. In fact, you can style them in many more ways. They look great pinned to a sweater, dress or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass

Vintage 3 Bird Chicks Faux Pearl Sparkling Crystal Golden Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Delightful! Vintage Three Bird Chicks in a Row Bird Brooch Pin. The Chicks Beautifully encrusted with Sparkling Crystals. Gold tone mounting. Measuring approximately 8-10cm. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Snake Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian snake bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features ruby and rose cut diamonds. Eyes are encrusted with 2 round cut diamonds. Has a C clasp. ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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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