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Mings Akoya Pearl Leaf Branch Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 15.5 Grams
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Leaf Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Leaf Brooch. This brooch features thirteen 6.5 and 7mm cultured
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Leaf Brooch
Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Leaf Brooch
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W 1.54 in D 0.54 in L 1.76 in
Mings Baroque Pearl and Leaf Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 17.3 Grams Brooch
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold, Diamond & Pearl Acorn & Oak Leaf Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Edwardian brooch by Krementz. In 14k gold. In the form of a wreath of oak
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Mings Jade and Pearl Leaf Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 23.4 Grams Brooch
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Flower Leaf Brooch with 4 Baroque Pearls
Located in beverly hills, CA
Vintage leaf / flower brooch with fine etching texture. At center is carved baroque pearls with
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Pearl and Blue Sapphire Leaf Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mikimoto Pearl and Blue Sapphire Leaf Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold. This beautiful brooch features 4
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mings Round Jade Leaf and Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.0 Grams Stones
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mings Oval Jade Leaf and Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12 Grams Stones
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mings Akoya Pearl and Leaf Branch Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.7 Grams Brooch
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Venice, CA
Elegant and simplistic in design, this leaf in yellow and white 14k gold is a classic Tiffany & Co
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Vintage 1940s German Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Leaf Brooch
14k Gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Leaf Brooch
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H 2.5 in W 0.88 in
Yellow Gold Garnet & Seed Pearl Edwardian Three-Leaf Clover Brooch - 14k Round
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Leaf Brooch with Pearls
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Japanese Akoya pearls. Signed by Mikimoto.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Mings Hawaii Mottled Greenish Grey Jade Pearl Leaf Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 42.1 Grams
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mings Hawaii Jade and Pearl Leaf Branch Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.8 Grams
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mings Oval Jade Droplets Leaf and Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 18.6 Grams Stones
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mings Light Jade Leaf and Pearl Branch Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 16.3 Grams Stones
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch, Yellow Gold 14k Leaf Swirl Botanical Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Mikimoto Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Genuine Akoya Pearls Diameter
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold Matte Enamel Seed Pearl & Leaf Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique brooch/pin was crafted during the art nouveau era in solid 14k yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Mings Jade and Pearls Leaf Branch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.6 Grams Stones
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Enamel, & Seed Pearl 4-Leaf Clover Stickpin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold, enamel, and seed pearl brooch. Attributed to Krementz & Co. In 14 karat
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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, Diamond & Enamel Flower Horseshoe Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique gold & enamel brooch. By Krementz. In 14 karat gold. In the form of a
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Leaf Cluster Brooch with Pearls and Rubies
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite vintage pearl and ruby brooch will elevate any item it is paired with. The ultra feminine
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Tahitian Peacock Pearl Diamonds 3D Brooch Leaf Foliage Vintage
Located in New York, NY
3D Real Life Leaf Brooch. Please notice details, beautifully intricate. Excellent condition
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Fly Insect Leaf Brooch Pin Lapis Lazuli Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning Jade, Lapis Lazuli and Pearl Fly Bug Insect on a Leaf Brooch Pin in
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Diamonds Pearls Lily of the Valley Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
structure is made of 14K gold. Total aprox. diamonds weight: 0.45 carats. Seven cultured pearl (3-5 mm
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Artist Brooches

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Seed Pearl Brooch. Simple and delicate yet sophisticated
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Seed Pearl Brooch
Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Seed Pearl Brooch
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H 0.63 in W 1.64 in D 0.41 in
Vintage 1960s Pearl and 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch has been crafted in 14k white gold. The bar style brooch is ornamented with a feature 6mm pearl
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Ceylon Sapphire Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Ceylon Sapphire Seed Pearl Brooch. A lovely sophisticated brooch/pin with light blue
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Ceylon Sapphire Seed Pearl Brooch
14 Karat Ceylon Sapphire Seed Pearl Brooch
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H 0.52 in W 1.19 in
majestic brooch with a Tahitian pearl and leaves look in white gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of this stunning 14k white gold brooch, designed in a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.61 Carat High Zircon and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.61 carat high zircon and pearl, 18 karat and 14 karat yellow gold flower
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.61 Carat High Zircon and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Vintage 1.61 Carat High Zircon and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.21 in W 0.79 in L 2.05 in
Retro Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Vintage Leaf Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
rendered in bright 14 karat yellow gold highlighted by six sparkling round brilliant diamonds with a softly
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shimmering Spray of Pearls, Leaves and Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Tustin, CA
estate brooch pin is depicted in 14 karat yellow gold. It is accented with rows of white diamonds down
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1890s Victorian Pearl and Ceylon Sapphire Clover Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This antique four leaf clover brooch has a center Asscher cut baby blue Ceylon
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Antique 1890s Sri Lankan Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Autumn/Maple Leaf Stick/Tie Pin with Natural Pearls in 14/15 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
Maple leaf design antique 14/15 carat yellow gold pin in the shape of a five corner leaf, detailed
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Modernist Pearl & Gem Set 14K Yellow Gold Flower Pin, Signed, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Modernist 14K (stamped 585) yellow & white gold flower brooch - set with one 9 mm creamy white
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Mid-20th Century European Modernist Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Victorian Stick Pin Collection Tree Brooch
Located in Big Bend, WI
pins that are 10K and 14K. The pins including: an opal, fleur de lis, freshwater pearl, a dove with a
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Antique Late 18th Century Brooches

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Pearl Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a pair of antique 14 karat yellow gold filigree and seed pearl lapel or stick pins. These
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Opal Laurel Leaf Brooch Pendant 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Opal Brooch is really lovely. It measure 1 1/4" round. It has 5 seed Pearls and 10 Diamonds
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

Opal Laurel Leaf Brooch Pendant 14K
Opal Laurel Leaf Brooch Pendant 14K
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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Antique Grey and White Oriental Pearls Gold Diamond Wine Leaf Pendant Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very charming and poetic little wine leaf mounted as a pendant and a brooch. The leaf is set with
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Antique 1890s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Tassel Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 19th century gold ornate pendant and brooch created with seed pearls and lovely
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 14 Karat Rose, Green Gold Pearl Grape Leaf Diamond Pendant, Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
A "Park Avenue Couture" Creation. We converted an Early Victorian Grape Leaf brooch into to a
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Coral Earrings And Brooch Flower Leaf Motif 14 Karat Gold Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat gold leaf motif setting that is the work of a master artisan. With stunning fully formed
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch circa 1890 Magnificent, antique heart
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

3.8 Carat Amethyst Pearl Lavalier Pendant Brooch Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
LOWERED TO CREATE A BROOCH. THE LAVALIERE IS IN 14 KARAT GOLD. THIS IS A DELICATE ROMANTIC EDWARDIAN
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pearl Clover Shamrock Pendant Necklace Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
Mine Cut Diamonds and spectacular Pearls set in 14 Karat Gold. In the center of the pendant/brooch is
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nephrite Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (1) carved nephrite leaf, 49.7 X 30.3 X 4.7 mm, accented by a textured 14k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nephrite Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14K Yellow Gold Brooch
Nephrite Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14K Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.19 in W 1.22 in L 1.96 in
Boucheron Paris Black Pearl Grape Cluster Leaf with Diamonds Fur Clip
By Boucheron
Located in Bellmore, NY
clip) is crafted in 14 karat white gold. The cluster of black pearl "grapes" has a diamond encrusted
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Pearl Diamond Gold Retro Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Retro fourteen karat gold leaf brooch with a great deal of dimensionality both from the reeded
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Pearl and Enamel Leaf Bar Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Delicate gold pin with four gorgeous pearls & enameled green leaves Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Pin with Cultured Pearl
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yellow gold. This pin accurately depicts a real maple leaf, using various designs and textures. In the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Seaman Schepps Handmade Clover & Mabe Pearl Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover, cut out & mounted within a tubular circle. Re-tractable bail to
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American Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Retro Hand Carved Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Foliage Design Brooch
Located in New York, NY
.This bracelet is also accented with 5 fine pearls as well.The brooch is made of platinum and 14 carat
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Vintage 1930s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Enamel Platinum 14 Karat Gold Daffodil Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pinstem with locking closure One leaf is curled to function as an optional bale Stamped for 14 karat gold
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 8.58 Carat Amethyst Pearl and 0.11 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14k gold and platinum. The brooch is supplied with an independent
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 8.58 Carat Amethyst Pearl and 0.11 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Antique 8.58 Carat Amethyst Pearl and 0.11 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.25 in W 0.35 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.12 in L 1.777 in
Krementz Late Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Heart Pin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
enamel with a focal seed pearl and intertwined stems Textured gold hearts with light blue and white
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Foliate Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Central leaf is yellow gold and set with fancy colored old European cut diamonds weighing approximately
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Krementz Art Nouveau Pearl Guilloche Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Clover
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hook bale Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1905 Measures: 7/8 x 1 inch Total
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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Art Nouveau Enamel Clover Brooch Pin
Located in Fairfield, CT
brooch exhibits minor signs of its age, with a small area of enamel loss on the right leaf. Signed: 14
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Art Nouveau Enamel Clover Brooch Pin
14 Karat Art Nouveau Enamel Clover Brooch Pin
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H 0.75 in W 0.75 in
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch circa 1890 Magnificent, antique heart
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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14k Gold Pearl Leaf Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k gold pearl leaf brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 109 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 14k gold pearl leaf brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 14k gold pearl leaf brooch over the years, but those made by Krementz & Co, Mikimoto and Boucheron are often thought to be among the most beautiful. 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 bead and cabochon alternatives. Most of our 14k gold pearl leaf brooch for sale are for women, but there are 38 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Gold Pearl Leaf Brooch?

The price for a 14k gold pearl leaf brooch starts at $250 and tops out at $10,898 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,490.

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.