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How can you tell if a brooch is valuable?
To tell if a brooch is valuable, you can take one of two approaches. The first option is to research what comparable pieces have recently sold for on trusted online platforms. Factors to consider when choosing comparable items include the maker, style, age, type and condition of your brooch. Another option is to have a certified appraiser, knowledgeable jeweler or experienced antique dealer provide you with an estimated value. Find a wide variety of brooches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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18ct Gold & Silver French Hallmarked, 1930s Diamond & Abalone Pearl Bug Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bug Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French Hallmarked Circa 1930 Step into the elegance of the 1930s with this extraordinary large fly brooch, a true testament to vintage...
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Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Glass Starfish Gilt Metal Signed Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely art glass starfish brooch in the manner of Lalique. The detailed starfish is set in a gold tone metal brooch outfitted with straight pin and safety catch. The glass is a lum...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel 2024 Broche Perles en chute CC Small to mini fancy pearls Maxi Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel collection brooch AH2024 with a large CC logo motif in shaped gold-plated metal, encrusted with small "falling" fancy pearls (in ascending or descending order). Width 4.65 cm ...
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2010s French Brooches

Vintage 18ct Gold Italy Stamped, 1960s Cabochon Chalcedony & Ruby Cat Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1960s Embrace the charm of vintage elegance with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold brooch, featuring a magnificent cat and its adorable kitten bea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3 Bird Chicks Sparkling Crystal Golden Brooch Pins
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Delightful! Vintage Three Tiny Chicks Bird Crystal Brooch Pins. The Chicks Beautifully encrusted with Sparkling Crystals with Blue Crystal Eyes. White and Yellow Gold tone mou...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Line Vautrin 1955s Broche pendentif Bronze Artist Brooch pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Line Vautrin (1913-1997) brooch in geometric bronze, decorated with a large pin on the back, signed in the lower part on the back. Width 4.4 cm x height 9 cm. The piece is vintage bu...
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Bronze

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