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18 Kt Yellow Gold Fan Brooch 1940s
Located in Bari, IT
Parure 18 Kt gold brooch and earrings, Italian manufacture, 1940s.Beautiful bouquet design
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Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cherub Chariot 18 KT Gold Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This lovely vintage solid 18 Kt gold hand created brooch is much of a little piece of art made by
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Cherub Chariot 18 KT Gold Brooch
Vintage Cherub Chariot 18 KT Gold Brooch
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H 1.03 in W 1.42 in
Estate Sabbadini Diamond Roses Twin Brooches 18 KT
By Sabbadini
Located in Napoli, IT
total weight – 18 KT gold, stamped and marked Sabbadini Italy Measures: diameters are 51 mm. and 30 mm
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Luise Classical 18 kt Gold Brooch with Rubies
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Classical 18 kt gold brooch with rubies, representing
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Luise Classical 18 kt Gold Brooch with Rubies
Luise Classical 18 kt Gold Brooch with Rubies
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H 0.95 in W 1.54 in
Rock Crystal Black Onyx Diamond Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
shape supported by extra elements on sides, hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, Italian hallmarks Vintage
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal Black Onyx Diamond Brooch 18 KT
Rock Crystal Black Onyx Diamond Brooch 18 KT
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H 1.23 in W 1.5 in
Retro Flower Spray 1.20 Ct. Diamond Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
A unique example of Retro Diamond Flower brooch, hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, marked Designed
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Antique 1840s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Enamle, 18 Kt Yellow Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with a pearl in the center of the body surrounded by enamel
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5.0 Ct Diamond Flower Spray brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
design of the period Superbly hand created of solid 18 KT white gold, truly exquisite in details -assay
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Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Coral Flower Leaf Large Spray Brooch 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
arranged into hair style Large and exclusive spray design hand fabricated in solid 18 KT gold, marked
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Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Multicolored Sapphire Diamond Topaz 18 kt. White Gold Bow Brooch
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. white gold brooch with 5.57 carat of round-cut diamonds ( H-I color - VVS1-VVs2 ), 23.00
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2010s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multicolored Sapphire Diamond Topaz 18 kt. White Gold Bow Brooch
Multicolored Sapphire Diamond Topaz 18 kt. White Gold Bow Brooch
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H 3.39 in W 2.21 in D 0.67 in Dm 2.21 in L 3.39 in
Baroque Pearls, Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Kt Yellow Gold Parot Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fashion parot brooch in 18 kt yellow gold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Enamel Pearl Diamond Twin Lady bug brooches 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
solid 18 Kt gold marked, Italian origin, 1970 ca They are of outstanding design with the body wings
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Contemporary, 18 kt White Gold Diamonds and Ruby Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, its body is entirely embellished of diamonds, and ruby for eye. All is mounted in 18 Kt white gold
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. White Gold Brooch with 1.52 ct. Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Brooch with 1.52 ct. Brilliant Cut Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut
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20th Century Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

 18 kt. White Gold Brooch with 1.52 ct. Brilliant Cut Diamonds
 18 kt. White Gold Brooch with 1.52 ct. Brilliant Cut Diamonds
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W 1.92 in D 0.62 in L 2.02 in
Retro .95 Ct G VVS Diamond and Coral 18 KT Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb vintage brooch is 1945 ca Italian origin Arrow design adorned with a natural Coral
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Extraordinary 30.00 Ct Blue Moonstone Gemset Fancy Cat Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Extraordinary Fancy cat brooch pre 1970 circa- Italian origin Hand crafted as unique piece of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold

18kt Gold cammeo Pendant Brooch
Located in Capri, IT
18kt Gold cammeo Pendant Brooch This Cammeo dama can be used as a pin or as a pendant totally
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

18kt Gold cammeo Pendant Brooch
18kt Gold cammeo Pendant Brooch
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H 1.19 in L 1.78 in
Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Onyx, Agate, Platinum and 18 Kt White Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Beautiful basket brooch in platinum and 18 kt
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

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Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch
Located in Capri, IT
18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch Dama cammeo pin that can be used as a pendant too totally
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1990s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch
18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch
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H 1.19 in L 1.78 in
18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
Located in Capri, IT
18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
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H 0.6 in L 2.37 in
Vintage 18Kt Yellow Gold Giraffe Brooches
Located in Milano, IT
Captivating Italian Craftsmanship: 18kt Yellow Gold Giraffe Twin Brooches Add a touch of whimsy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Italian 1970 Colorful Butterfly Enameled Brooch 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful enameled butterfly brooch. Beautiful and very colorful butterfly brooch, created in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Italy, 1960, Mid-Century 18Kt Yellow Gold Chinoiserie Brooch with Carved Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie brooch from the mid-century period. Beautiful three-dimensional piece created in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giovane Italy 18KT Gold, 7.35 Carat Sapphire and 1.53 Carat Diamond Bee Brooch
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
The house of Giovane has forged its name with exquisite jewelry made in one of Italy’s oldest and
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1990s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Italian 1960 Enameled Musician With Banjo Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Blue Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian brooch with a musician playing a banjo. This is a very beautiful brooch, created in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Giovane Italy 18KT Gold, 4.27 Carat Emeralds and 1.53 Carat Diamond Bee Brooch
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
The house of Giovane has forged its name with exquisite jewelry made in one of Italy’s oldest and
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1990s Italian Retro Brooches

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Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold and Diamond Palm Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co., this palm brooch was made in Italy. ♦ Designer: Tiffany & Co ♦ Metal: 18kt
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold and Diamond Palm Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold and Diamond Palm Brooch
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W 1.75 in L 2.25 in
Italian 1960 Love Birds Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoises And Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Love birds brooch with gemstones. This is a very beautiful brooch, created in Italy during the mid
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italy Mid Century 1960 Enamel Brooch 18Kt Gold With 4.42 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Italian enamel Orchid brooch with natural gemstones Very handsome and colorful dress clip, created
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yell...

Frascarolo 1960 Italy 18Kt Gold Black Panther Brooch Enamel 1.35 Ctw Diamonds
By Frascarolo
Located in Miami, FL
hallmarks and signed, "MODELE DEPOSE F.C. MADE IN ITALY .750 18 KT". Pierino Frascarolo, was born in 1928
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

"Giardinetto" Brooch 18kt Gold and Precious Stones
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The "Giardinetto" Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry crafted from 18kt gold and adorned with an
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20th Century Dutch Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Ambrosi Diamond Gemstone Brooch in 18kt White Gold
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
rich heritage of Italian jewelry artistry. As you don the Ambrosi Carved Blue Gemstone Brooch, let it
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Floral style brooch with light diamonds pavé - 18kt white gold - Made in Italy
Located in Vicenza, VI
Very Good condition - quality grade of setting and polishing is great Total weight: 11,29 gr Diamonds : 2,16 ct white natural diamonds Size : 4,80 cm X 3,00 cm
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro 18kt Yellow Gold Vineyard Leaf Brooch with Pearls
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Retro 18kt Yellow Gold Vineyard Leaf Brooch with Pearls is a exquisite piece of jewelry that
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold and Blackened Silver Zodiac Brooch/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The Pisces motifs mounted in 18 carat yellow gold and blackened silver in hand-hammered brooch
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20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Turquoise, Enamel, 18Kt Gold and Platinum Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous bouquet brooch in 18 kt gold and platinum structure
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Roberto Casarin 18KT YG Carved Flower Brooch Rubelite, Diamond, Tourmaline
By Roberto Casarin
Located in New York, NY
Made for Cellini by Roberto Casarin, this timeless and elegant yellow gold brooch, with natural
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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Rubelite, Tourmaline, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Casarin 18kt Yg Flower Brooch Amethyst, Tourmaline, Diamond, Peridot
By Roberto Casarin
Located in New York, NY
This intricate 18 karat yellow gold flower brooch was made exclusively for Cellini in Italy by
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18KT Rose Gold Purple Garnet Happy Flower Brooch Pendant
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
be worn as a pendant gold g 5,94 - n.16 diamond ct 0,20 - n.1 purple garnet ct 1,54 18 KT rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Timeless Flight: Handcrafted 18kt Gold Dragonfly Brooch with Precious Gems
Located in Lugano, CH
with the past. This brooch, inspired by the craftsmanship of artisans from days gone by, has been
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Mid Century Brooch 18kt Yellow Gold with Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Mid Century Brooch described is an exquisite piece of jewelry crafted from 18-karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Aquamarine Pink Green Bluish Tourmalines 18kt White Brooch and Pendant
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Brooch/ pendant necklace handmade in 18 carat white. The pendant with rolo’ chain can be used as
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sabbadini 18KT Yellow Gold Ladybug Brooch, 6.02Ct. Yellow Sapphires & Black Onyx
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
excellence and creative design. Their creativity shines in this 18 karat yellow gold lady bug brooch. The
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1990s Italian Modern Brooches

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Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini 18KT YG/WG 0.96Ct Diamond 0.38Ct Blue Sapphire Dalmatian Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat gold brooch designed as a dalmatian sleeping dog The white gold body is set with pave
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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

Cellini 18KT Yellow & White Gold Dalmatian Brooch with Diamonds & Blue Sapphires
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat gold brooch designed as a dalmatian. The white gold body is set with pave diamonds and
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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

Giovanni Corletto 1960 Enameled Chinoiserie Dragon Brooch 18Kt Gold And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
created in Venice, Italy by the famous jewelry house of Corletto, circa 1960. This gorgeous brooch has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Modern 1950 Brooch 18kt Gold with 22.68ctw Diamonds Sapphires & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist Italian brooch. Very handsome unusual piece, created in Italy during the immediate
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, G...

18kt Yellow Gold Angelfish Brooch with Invisibly Set Ruby, Sapphires & Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful interpretation of an angelfish. This 18 karat yellow gold brooch has been invisibly set
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...

18kt. Yellow Gold Italian Tiger Estate Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Unlock the grandeur of this 18kt. Yellow Gold Italian Tiger Estate Pin! Make a bold statement with
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2010s Modern Brooches

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Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Jewelry Ray Fish White Diamond Blue Sapphire 18kt Gold Brooch Pendant / Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Jewelry Ray Fish White Diamond Blue Sapphire 18kt Gold Brooch Pendant/Necklace The ray fish is an
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

White Black Diamond Ruby 18kt Gold Keshi Tahitian Pearl Pin Stick Brooch
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
White Black Diamond Ruby Pin Stick Brooch 18Kt Gold Keshi Tahitian Pearl This brooch is a hand
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2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

18Kt Red White Gold Black Diamond Wolfhound Australian Pearl Stick-Pin Brooch
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
engraved by hand to recall the thick fur of the wolf. The white gold brooch is 8cm long and has a clip pin
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2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

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Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Floral Style Brooch with Diamonds, Rubys, Sapphires, Emeralds, 18kt White Gold
Located in Vicenza, VI
Very Good condition - quality grade of setting and polishing is great Total weight: 12,15 gr Diamonds : 1,05 ct white natural diamonds Natural Precious stones total : 4,70 ct (rubys,...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

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

Roman 1880 Etruscan Revival Mechanical Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan revival mechanical beetle brooch. Fabulous antique piece, created in Rome Italy in the
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Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

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Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Gold Bee Brooch, Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
18 Kt Gold Bee Brooch with White Diamonds and Champagne Diamonds eyes. Handmade in our Atelier in
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamonds Gold Bee Brooch, Made in Italy
Diamonds Gold Bee Brooch, Made in Italy
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H 0.4 in W 0.92 in L 0.89 in
Cellini NYC 18KT YG/WG Gold Dalmatian Brooch with .98Ct. Diamonds & Sapphires
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat gold brooch designed as a dalmatian. dog running. The white gold body is set with pave
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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

18KT Yellow & White Gold Toucan Brooch with 2.18 Carat Diamonds & Colored Enamel
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
The absolute cutest Toucan. Set in 18 karat yellow and white gold, his feathers are set with round
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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

Timeless Treasure:18kt White Gold Brooch with 12 ct Burmese Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Lugano, CH
16 stunning Burmese rubies. This 18kt white gold brooch, paired with 1.38 ct of sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

18KT Yellow and White Gold Semi-Precious Stone Puffed Heart Brooch with Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This lovely puffed heart diamond brooch by Cellini Jewelers NYC, is made of green peridot, purple
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1990s Italian Modern Brooches

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18kt White Gold French Victorian Style Cameo Brooch with Large Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Victorian style brooch with security chain. No detail has been spared to enrich this classical jewel
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20th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Gold

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18kt Italian Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18kt italian brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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 8 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 18kt italian brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18kt italian brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Margherita Burgener, Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA and Giovane each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 18kt italian brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and bead versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 18kt italian brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a 18kt Italian Brooch?

On average, a 18kt italian brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,185, while they’re typically $482 on the low end and $11,800 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.

Questions About 18kt Italian Brooch
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