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18k Heavy bird Brooch - solid 18 K yellow gold animal brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute colourful bird brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a lovely
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Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Heavy bird Brooch - solid 18 K yellow gold animal brooch
18k Heavy bird Brooch - solid 18 K yellow gold animal brooch
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H 0.99 in W 1.78 in D 0.4 in
Clown Brooch by Albion Craft, Ruby Sapphire in Bimetal 18 K Gold, Retro
Located in London, GB
Clown brooch by bespoke British designer Albion Craft Company set in ruby and sapphire in bimetal
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Vintage 1960s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Diamonds Retro Syle Brooch
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage 18K Gold Diamonds Brooch French Retro style elegant artistic statement brooch from the
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Diamonds Retro Syle Brooch
Vintage 18k Gold Diamonds Retro Syle Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 2.25 in
Gubelin Retro Ruby & Diamond 18K & Platinum Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in Solvang, CA
Swiss Vintage Gubelin Retro ruby & diamond 18K & platinum brooch, circa 1940. This Retro brooch is
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Brooches

Materials

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

RETRO Brooch with diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch set with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.70ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

RETRO Brooch with diamonds 18k bicolour gold
RETRO Brooch with diamonds 18k bicolour gold
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W 1.97 in L 1.19 in
Boucheron 18k Gold Retro Clip Pin Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic Retro clip created by Boucheron Paris in 1930s. Made of 18 karat yellow gold, the clip
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Vintage 1930s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Boucheron 18k Gold Retro Clip Pin Brooch
Boucheron 18k Gold Retro Clip Pin Brooch
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H 2.63 in W 1.13 in
18k Yellow & Rose Gold Retro Style Leaf Brooch
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Retro style leaf brooch. 18-karat yellow & rose gold, 22.11 grams. Accommodated with an up to
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1990s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Fluted Retro Swirl Ribbon Fan Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
spokes fanned out on multiple levels, this Retro brooch exudes grace and sophistication. Its canted
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Boucheron French Sapphire 18k Rose Gold Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Boucheron French Sapphire 18k Rose Gold Brooch. Featuring seven calibre cut blue
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Diamond Angel Brooch
Located in San Antonio, TX
Retro Diamond Rose Gold Angel Brooch. Signed with French Hallmarks.
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Diamond Angel Brooch
Retro Diamond Angel Brooch
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W 2 in L 2 in
Chaumet Retro Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French chic retro diamond brooch by Chaumet Paris made of 18 karat gold and platinum
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Retro Diamond Leaf 18K Gold Brooch circa 1945
By Boucheron
Located in Goettingen, DE
Boucheron Retro Diamond Leaf 18K Gold Brooch circa 1945 This classically elegant and very
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 18k Gold Retro Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very sleek and elegant Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch made in the 1940s, depicting the typical
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1940s 18k Gold Retro Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch
1940s 18k Gold Retro Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch
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H 0.4 in W 0.87 in L 1.74 in
Retro Tutti Frutti 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Retro brooch featuring a leaf in yellow gold and set with sapphires, rubies, emeralds and citrines
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Retro Tutti Frutti 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Retro Tutti Frutti 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
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W 1.55 in D 0.4 in L 1.98 in
Retro Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold & Blue Topaz Lily Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine retro flower brooch. In 18k gold. By Tiffany & Co. With a stylized flower (likely a Lily
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Retro Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold & Blue Topaz Lily Flower Brooch
Retro Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold & Blue Topaz Lily Flower Brooch
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H 1.03 in W 1.86 in D 0.52 in
Retro Gold Bracelet Geometrical Three Tone
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A wide and shiny Retro gold bracelet, made of 18k yellow, white and rose gold. This impressive
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Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Brooch set with ruby and diamonds 18k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k gold brooch set with ruby ​​verneuille and single cut diamond. 0.04ct - F/G - SI
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Moonstone and Red Stones Bouquet 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful retro brooch in yellow gold evoking a bouquet of moonstones and red synthetic stones
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Moonstone and Red Stones Bouquet 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Retro Moonstone and Red Stones Bouquet 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
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W 1.485 in D 0.281 in L 2.78 in
Retro Style Ruby and Diamond Leaf Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Retro style ruby and diamond leaf brooch. 1 center round ruby and 8 round brilliant diamonds. 18
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1990s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Style 18k Yellow Gold and Round Brilliant Diamonds Brooch
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Retro style diamonds brooch. 26 round brilliant diamonds, approximately 0.85ct, H/I color and SI
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1990s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

RETRO Brooch with Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch set with ruby, sapphire and emerald – size 3.6 cm x 2.7 cm detailed
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RETRO Brooch with Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby 18k yellow gold
RETRO Brooch with Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby 18k yellow gold
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W 1.07 in D 0.6 in L 1.42 in
Retro Bow Brooch Pin 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely Retro bow brooch pin made of 18k gold with ruby and diamond. The gemstones are assembled
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

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

Tiffany & Co Retro Leaf Brooch Pin 18K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This authentic Tiffany and Co. brooch pin is crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold. It is made in the
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Diamond Gold Scroll Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gracefully curved scroll brooch with diamonds. The diamonds are graduated in size with a total
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Vintage 1930s Retro Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Diamond Gold Scroll Brooch
Retro Diamond Gold Scroll Brooch
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W 1.38 in L 1.5 in
RETRO - brooch with ruby and diamonds 18k pink and white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt bicolor gold brooch set with ruby ​​and single cut diamonds tot. 0.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - dim
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro 1950s Diamond Ruby Large Bouquet Brooch in 18K Gold & Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant retro brooch modelled in the form of an enchanting flower bouquet of shimmering gold leaves
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Retro Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Retro Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Brooch mounted in 18k Yellow Gold. Made in France
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Carriage Clip Brooch, circa 1940
Located in Goettingen, DE
Retro 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Carriage Clip Brooch, circa 1940 Decorative gold brooch in the
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

RETRO - brooch with garnet and diamonds 18k pink and white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt bicolor gold brooch set with garnet ​​and single cut diamonds tot. 0.03 ct - F/G - VS/SI
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Retro Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Spider Brooch Scalloped Edge Diamond Accents 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Emeralds, 1 Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl of approximately 6 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1940s German Retro Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Cartier French Vintage Diamond 18K Gold Floral Retro Double Clip Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite 1960's French-made vintage Cartier double brooches pins set are crafted in 18k
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1940s Retro Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond, Turquoise Flowers Bouquet Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Circa 1940's retro brooch. An artistically designed flowers bouquet. Beatiful cabuchon turquoises
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Signed 18K Australian Koala Bear Brooch by Cellino
By Cellino
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed figural brooch. In 18 karat. By Cellino. Depicting a figural koala bear set with
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20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Retro Signed 18K Australian Koala Bear Brooch by Cellino
Retro Signed 18K Australian Koala Bear Brooch by Cellino
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H 1 in W 0.88 in D 0.5 in
Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA. This
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, rounded disks, arch and shield-shaped brooches. This Rene Boivin Retro dress double clip is made of 22
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Sapphire Turtle Clip / Brooch Retro, circa 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Sapphire Turtle Clip / Brooch Retro Fully Hallmarked Here is your chance
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Clips Brooch Retro 1940s
By Boucheron
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Important double clips in 18k yellow gold from the Retro period, ca. 1940s. These collectable clips
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro 18k Gold 1.50ctw Sapphire & 5mm Akoya Pearl Open Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Overtone Color - Excellent Luster - 5mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Total Weight: 9.15
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro 18kt Gold Diamond Ruby Brooch
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k red gold brooch with one old mine cut diamond 0.08ct colour Topwesselton clarity SI, and five
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro 18kt Gold Diamond Ruby Brooch
Retro 18kt Gold Diamond Ruby Brooch
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H 1.19 in W 0.99 in
Retro Gemstone Wheat Foliate Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful retro clip brooch of wheat design, in 18 karat yellow gold with diamonds, rubies, and
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Engraved Face on Oval Shape Pink Coral, 18K Yellow Gold, Retrò Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Light pink coral cameo brooch in 18kt yellow gold. tot weight
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Color Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's. Antique yellow and white diamond Diamond Clip-Brooch. This brooch features scrolled
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Vintage 1940s British Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Color Diamond Brooch
Retro Color Diamond Brooch
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H 2.76 in W 1.58 in
French Retro Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique gold brooch features a delicate
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Floral Bouquet Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby & Sapphire
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful design crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a floral bouquet with detail seen
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Retro Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A regal 1940's Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond brooch made in 18K yellow gold. The brooch
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Retro Gold Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Bold and lovely retro design featuring 38 round brilliant rubies weighing approximately four carats
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Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Retro Gold Spray Brooch
Ruby and Diamond Retro Gold Spray Brooch
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W 2.76 in L 1.78 in
Retro Vintage European 18k Gold Platinum 1.3ct Diamond Bead Open Work Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous retro vintage European brooch that was crafted from solid 18k gold and
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

'2' Retro Vintage 18k Gold Platinum Diamond & Ruby Pair of Swallow Bird Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have two vintage brooch pins that are crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and platinum with
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Diamond Bow Gold Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro diamond bow motif 18K yellow and white gold brooch featuring 21 round brilliant cut
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro 2.1ct Diamond Ruby Leaf Brooch in 18K Gold and Platinum, circa 1945
Located in Goettingen, DE
Retro 2.1 ct Diamond Ruby Leaf Brooch in 18K Gold and Platinum circa 1945 Very representative
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Vintage 1940s German Retro Brooches

Materials

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

French Retro Citrine Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Chic retro citrine and 18K yellow gold brooch of French origin, circa 1940s. It features bright
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

French Retro Citrine Gold Brooch
French Retro Citrine Gold Brooch
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W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 2 in
Boucheron Retro Chatelaine Watch Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron Retro Chatelaine Watch Brooch Circa 1940 Set with round cut diamonds & emerald cut
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mellerio Retro Yellow and White 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Brooch
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, C2796, French mark A gorgeous retro brooch by Mellerio dits Meller, made of 18k yellow and white gold
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Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

1960s Rubies Diamonds Topaz 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing bracelet/brooch in 18 kt yellow
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold

Boucheron Retro Era African Mask Lapis Turquoise Pearl Enamel 18k Gold Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Bellmore, NY
Turquoise Pearl Enamel 18K Gold Brooch. This exquisite piece seamlessly marries the elegance of retro design
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Retro Sapphire Diamond Citrine Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro 18k gold flower brooch, set with blue sapphires, citrines and approx. 0.46ctw H/VS diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Topazs, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing retrò brooch in 18 kt yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Retro Vintage Alligator Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This whimsical alligator brooch is finely crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. It
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Tourmaline Lab-Created Ruby Retro Brooch - 18k 1.52ctw Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Retro Date: 1940s - 1950s Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold, 18k White Gold, & 18k Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Retro Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k retro brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2347 vintage or 27 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 18k retro brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k retro brooch from Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any 18k retro brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 952 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding a 18k retro brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 745 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Retro Brooch?

Prices for a 18k retro brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $485,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,412.

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.