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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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Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1960s Cat Brooch with Natural Emerald Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch
14ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1960s
Add a touch of whimsy to your jewellery collection with this delightful 14ct yellow gold cat brooch. Playfully posed, this adorab...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Race Horse, Essex Glass & Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stick Pin
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1900
This exquisite 18ct Gold Edwardian Stick Pin is a true masterpiece, perfect for any racing enthusiast. Featuring a beautifully crafte...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Aquamarine Diamond Floral "Cousins" Brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine and Diamond "Cousins" Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Circa 1964, featured on page 38 of The Jewels of Jean Schlumberger. The b...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Token of Nature-Inspired Elegance
Step into the storied world of Tiffany & Co. with this Vintage 14K Gold Leaf Brooch, featuring a delicate leaf motif and an inscribed ded...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,504 Sale Price
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Bochic “Orient” Mandarin Garant & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Mandarin Garant & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Mandarin Garnet - 13 carat
Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 3 carat
Natural White Topaz - - 4 c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
Cartier vintage ruby 18k yellow gold bee brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the 1990s, this vintage Cartier bee brooch is a whimsical yet luxurious piece, showcasing a .20-carat cabochon cut ruby set as the body of a stylized bee. Sculpted in poli...
Category
1990s Modern Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold