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Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bow Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Magenta, IT
Van Cleef & Arpels, a bold and chunky clip brooch designed as a bow crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bow Clip Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bow Clip Brooch
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W 1.58 in L 0.79 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bow Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Magenta, IT
Van Cleef & Arpels, a bold and chunky clip brooch designed as a bow crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bow Clip Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bow Clip Brooch
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W 1.97 in L 0.6 in
Tiffany Schlumberger 18K YG Feather Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Schlumberger 18K yellow gold feather clip brooch 11.9 g marked : TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER 18K
Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Schlumberger 18K YG Feather Brooch
Tiffany Schlumberger 18K YG Feather Brooch
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W 1.89 in L 1.26 in
Brooch with cameo 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold cameo – size 4.9 cm x 3.8 cm Detailed description the size of the brooch is 4.9
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch with cameo 18k yellow gold
Brooch with cameo 18k yellow gold
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W 1.5 in L 1.93 in
18k white gold flower Diamond Brooch
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
use 8.09 ct the setting made in 18k White gold.It is an elegant brooch and pendant.As you see in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k white gold flower Diamond Brooch
18k white gold flower Diamond Brooch
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W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern 18k Gold & Madeira Citrine Stylized Flower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century brooch. In 18 karat yellow gold. Prong set with 7 oval cut madeira citrines
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Modern 18K Gold & Platinum Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning mid-century modern brooch combines rich 18k yellow gold, bright platinum, and a
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Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Signed Fred Paris Enamel Gold Leopard Brooch in 18K
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat yellow gold, enamel, diamond and emerald leopard brooch by Fred, Paris, designed as a
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Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Large 18K Textured Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully made piece even though a bit more modern. It has been done in 18K yellow and white
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Modern Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This splendid gold pearl brooch features an
Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch set with diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch in the shape of a flower set with single cut diamonds. 0.20ct – F/G – VS
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Swan Brooch with Ruby, Chalcedony and Onyx - Vintage Animal Pin Brooch
Located in Magenta, IT
An onyx, white chalcedony, ruby and 18k gold swan clip brooch. Stamped 750. Very good condition
Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Elephant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Elephant Brooch. Crafted in 18K yellow gold mounted with round cut
Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Diamonds Bee Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
brooch is a true masterpiece. Crafted from the finest materials, this brooch boasts a luxurious 18 K rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Triple Acorn Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Buccellati Triple Acorn 18K Gold Brooch. Three acorns on branch brooch crafted in 18K
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch set with diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt bicolour gold brooch set with single cut diamond, approximately 0.20 ct in total - F/G - VS
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Brooch set with diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Brooch set with diamonds 18k bicolour gold
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W 1.97 in L 1.19 in
18K White gold invisible Ruby Flower Brooch
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k White gold.It is an elegant brooch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K White gold invisible Ruby Flower Brooch
18K White gold invisible Ruby Flower Brooch
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W 1.58 in L 1.97 in
Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond and Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch. Marked EM. Circa 1960. Total length: approx. 5.20
Category

Vintage 1960s European Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
the natural world based on the insects' jurisdiction alone. This tiny bee brooch boasts a voluptuous
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
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W 1.4 in L 1.1 in
Porrati 18K White Gold Diamond & Pearl Brooch
By Porrati
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Porrati Brooch 18K White Gold Diamond: 5.08ctw Italian made Retail price: $41,000.00 SKU: BLU02085
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

BOWBRCH - 18K Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Info: G VS, 106 Round Brilliant Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

BOWBRCH - 18K Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
BOWBRCH - 18K Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
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W 0.87 in L 1.59 in
18k Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18k gold, vibrant pink sapphire and diamond leaf brooch measuring 2.5" in length. Oxidized gold
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
18k Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
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W 2.38 in L 2.5 in
18K White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Cluster Brooch
Located in New York, NY
It is so hard to come by a beautiful sapphire and dimaond brooch that has just enought diaonds and
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Noble Owl Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
This exquisite owl brooch is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry. Made of 18k yellow
Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Noble Owl Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold
Noble Owl Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold
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W 1.38 in D 0.79 in L 1.86 in
18k Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18k gold, vibrant blue sapphire and diamond leaf brooch measuring 2.5" in length. Oxidized grayish
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2010s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
18k Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
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W 2.38 in L 2.5 in
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Shell Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb raised shell form brooch measuring approximately 2.5" in length. Graduated tiers with
Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Shell Brooch
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Shell Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.5 in
18K Gold Coin Snake Shape Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Arcadia, CA
18-karat yellow gold Ancient, authentic Greek bronze coin center inset. Ancient Greek. Pontus
Category

2010s Asian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold Coin Snake Shape Brooch/ Pendant
18K Gold Coin Snake Shape Brooch/ Pendant
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H 1.2 in W 1.2 in L 1.2 in
"Mouse" Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
gemstones carvings. This unique brooch has been made in our own goldsmith workshop in Idar-Oberstein. 18ct
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

"Mouse" Brooch
"Mouse" Brooch
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H 0.38 in W 1.04 in L 1.95 in
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Scrolled Hammered Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with timeless elegance through the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Scrolled Hammered
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Bee Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Bee Brooch 42 Diamonds 0.16 CT 1 Mandarin Garnet 0.74 CT 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Diamond Bow Brooch In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
, meticulously crafted in 18k yellow gold. With a size of 35 x 37mm, and a weight of 8.8 grams, This brooch is
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Bow Brooch In 18K Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Bow Brooch In 18K Yellow Gold
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H 0.06 in L 0.06 in
18K White Gold Ruby Bow Brooch with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Bow Ruby Brooch with Diamonds 1 Ruby - 3.33 CT 444 Rubies - 26.230 CT 55 Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Brooch with amethyst and diamonds 18k bicolor gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 carat bicolor gold brooch in the shape of a flower set with amethyst and brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold 27.00cts Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
nature's grace with the brilliance of diamonds. Crafted in the finest 18K yellow gold, this brooch takes
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Extremely Lifelike French 18k Gold Wild Boar Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
marks are to be found upon close examination. The brooch tests as 18k gold. Gross weight 15.50 grams.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Extremely Lifelike French 18k Gold Wild Boar Brooch
Extremely Lifelike French 18k Gold Wild Boar Brooch
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H 0.6 in W 0.5 in L 1.7 in
Brooch Ruby, Onyx and diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold brooch set with ruby ​​tot. 0.80ct, onyx and single cut diamond to. 0.90 ct - F/G
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch Ruby, Onyx and diamond 18k yellow gold
Brooch Ruby, Onyx and diamond 18k yellow gold
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W 1.62 in L 0.48 in
Vintage Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Turtle Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
 Beautifully crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold, this Turtle Gem Brooch is finely encrusted with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Unicorn Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
in pure 18k yellow gold, with beautiful signature gold hammered finish. This brooch is about 7cm long.
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond Brooch 54 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.37 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Gold Large Citrine Stone Ruby Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18K Yellow gold figural brooch. The brooch is made in a ribbon design, and encrusted with a
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold Large Citrine Stone Ruby Diamonds Brooch
18K Gold Large Citrine Stone Ruby Diamonds Brooch
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H 2.375 in W 1.75 in
18K White Gold Firefly Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Firefly Emerald and Diamond Brooch 2 Blue Sapphires - 0.95 CT 24 Diamonds - 0.18 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Sagittarius Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The shell cameo depicting Sagittarius, with a hammered gold frame 18k yellow gold Signed Webb 2 1/2
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and sapphire flower brooch Designed as a camellia blossom, petals set with brilliant-cut
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bulgari Bow Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in Darnestown, MD
Exquisitely detailed Bow brooch by Bulgari in which the 18 karat gold is finely textured to look
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Bow Brooch
Bulgari Bow Brooch
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H 1.5 in W 2.75 in
Grima Aquamarine Diamond Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
By Andrew Grima
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Andrew Grima Known as the doyen of modern jewelry design. Up for Sale A Large Oval Aquamarine
Category

Vintage 1980s English Modern Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Grima  Aquamarine Diamond Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Grima  Aquamarine Diamond Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
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W 0.99 in L 2.37 in
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
Category

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
Swiss Modern Sixties Turquoise and Gold Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Swiss. This brooch is Swiss Modern chic at its sixties brutalist best! The
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Set Pinecone Brooch by Gubelin 18k c1940s
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
, and vintage Gubelin is even more… This brooch is a dream, the pinecone motif is modern and expressive
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabbadini Diamond & Ruby 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This eye-catching authentic bee brooch is by Italian designer Sabbadini, it is crafted from 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Sabbadini Diamond & Emerald 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This eye-catching authentic bee brooch is by Italian designer Sabbadini, it is crafted from 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond and Enamel Modern Brooch "Lovari"
Located in Wailea, HI
Emerald Diamond and Enamel Modern Brooch "Lovari" Centered with a Vibrant Green Emerald Cut Emerald
Category

20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond and Enamel Modern Brooch "Lovari"
Emerald Diamond and Enamel Modern Brooch "Lovari"
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W 0.52 in D 0.32 in L 2.05 in
Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fern Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A delightful little brooch in yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch set with enamal and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch decorated with enamel and brilliant and single cut diamonds. 0.78 carat – F
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Elephant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
to the piece. Mounted in 18k gold and platinum, this brooch is not only a testament to David Webb's
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ruby Turtle Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
gemstones carvings. This unique brooch has been made in our own goldsmith workshop in Idar-Oberstein. 18ct
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Turtle Brooch
Ruby Turtle Brooch
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W 2.29 in D 0.96 in L 2.46 in
Vintage Elizabeth Locke Brooch Pin 18k Gold Citrine
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Elizabeth Locke 18 karat gold Venetian glass brooch with citrine. The vintage
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Spider Black Diamond 18K Gold Brooch For Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Brooch 18K With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Bee Brooch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Bee Brooch 42 Diamonds 0.16 CT 24 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Brooch / Pendant “Mask of Agamemnon”, 18k gold, 90's
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Amazing and beautiful Gold reproduction of the famous Agamemnon mask, a Mycenaean work, in 18k gold
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1990s Greek Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Brooch / Pendant “Mask of Agamemnon”, 18k gold, 90's
Brooch / Pendant “Mask of Agamemnon”, 18k gold, 90's
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.3 in Dm 1.5 in
18K White Gold Large Quartz And Diamond Wings Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of bespoke craftsmanship with this exquisite custom-made brooch, a fusion of
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

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18k Modern Brooch Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k modern brooch 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1284 vintage editions and 401 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 18k modern brooch 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 18k modern brooch brooch from David Webb, Tiffany & Co. and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 18k modern brooch brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 881, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a 18k modern brooch brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 769 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Modern Brooch Brooch?

On average, a 18k modern brooch brooch at 1stDibs sells for $5,602, while they’re typically $183 on the low end and $368,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.