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Modernist Brooch by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this very stylish Modernist Brooch by Jakob Bengel. Dating to the 1930's
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Mixed Metal, Other

Retro Modernist Brooch by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
Modernist Brooch by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
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Dm 0.79 in L 1.97 in
Cartier Art Deco Citrine And Diamond brooch Circa 1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco citrine brooch by Cartier, circa 1930. The brooch is designed as an oval of golden
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Mid-20th Century British 1930 Retro Brooches

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Citrine, 18k Gold

Vintage 1930’s 18ct Gold, Emerald & Ruby Lizard Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Lizard Brooch 18ct Gold & Tested Circa 1930’s Cute, vintage gold brooch. A wonderful
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Mid-20th Century European 1930 Retro Brooches

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Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1930 Diamond Platinum Double Clip Pin s Scroll Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite vintage double clip pin brooch is finely crafted in solid platinum. It displays two
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1960s Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Retro 1930 Cockatoo Bird Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The platinum and 14K yellow gold cockatoo is sitting on an engraved golden branch. The bird has a golden feather bonnet and golden beak, a ruby set in gold is the eye. The platinum b...
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Mid-20th Century English 1930 Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gemstone and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone and Diamond brooch. This brooch has diamonds, rubies, emerald, sapphire and black enamel
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Mid-20th Century French Artist 1930 Retro Brooches

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

Retro Gemstone and Diamond  Brooch
Gemstone and Diamond  Brooch
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H 1 in L 2.88 in
Opal 4.65 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
Such a lovely treasure from the past! Composed of platinum and secured with a straight pin clasp, in an Art Deco style. This beauty has sections of opal, alternating with diamonds....
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Mid-20th Century 1930 Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Retro Opal 4.65 Carat Diamond Brooch
Opal 4.65 Carat Diamond Brooch
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L 2.5 in
1930s Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Made in Germany in 1930's. With 1 brilliant-cut diamond weighing circa 0,20 ct. and 2 oriental
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro 1930s Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
1930s Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
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L 3.03 in
Modernist Dress Clip by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
1930's this is a very innovative and individual piece of jewellery, aesthetically characterised by the
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Mixed Metal, Other

Retro Modernist Dress Clip by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
Modernist Dress Clip by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
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H 0.79 in D 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Modernist Dress Clip by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
1930's this is a very innovative and individual piece of jewellery, aesthetically characterised by the
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Mixed Metal, Other

Modernist Dress Clip by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
Modernist Dress Clip by Jakob Bengel, circa 1930
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H 0.79 in D 0.4 in L 1.38 in
Art Deco 20.00 Carat Carved Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco brooch is circa 1930 and is set with approximately 20 carats of carved
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 2.30 Carat Diamond Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Not just for Valentines anymore! This yellow and white gold, 1930's era Tiffany brooch is
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Mid-20th Century 1930 Retro Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Set with 14 rubies weighing circa 7,0 ct. and 56 diamonds partly in old-mine-cut weighing approximately 1,66 ct. Mounted in 18K yellow- and white gold. Total weight: 33,7 grams. Meas...
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Mid-20th Century 1930 Retro Brooches

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

Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
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W 2.36 in L 2.36 in
Vintage enamel strawberry brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage enamel strawberry brooch. The front is covered with enamel, the back is gold-tone metal
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1950s European Art Nouveau 1930 Retro Brooches

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Enamel

ROGER Jean Pierre, old SET: Brooch, Earrings, Fur Brooch, vintage 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old SET: BROOCH + EARRINGS + FUR BROOCH, vintage 50's, in silver metal, glass
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1950s French Artist 1930 Retro Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Large Rare Vintage Early 1900s Amber Brooch from Latvia
Located in Boulder, CO
Rare solid amber brooch handcrafted in Latvia. This unique ring was a part of my late grandmothers
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Mid-20th Century Latvian Arts and Crafts 1930 Retro Brooches

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Amber, Mixed Metal

Art Deco Nickle Plated & Coloured Glass Stone Ladies Brooch
Located in Westward ho, GB
If you appreciate and love Art Deco then you'll understand how wonderful this brooch is. It
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Other

Art Deco Nickle Plated & Coloured Glass Stone Ladies Brooch
Art Deco Nickle Plated & Coloured Glass Stone Ladies Brooch
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H 2.76 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco Copper and Silver Dove Bird Brooch Pin
By Coro
Located in Chesterland, OH
to wear. Despite being an unsigned piece, this dove brooch is a known 1930-1940s Coro design that
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Silver, Copper

Vintage Sapphire & Turquoise Gemstone Rooster Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a rooster with fine details seen
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro 1930 Retro Brooches

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Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Charming Aquamarine and Diamond Floral Shaped Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Charming floral design, USA 1930's-1940's. With 5 tear-drops Aquamarine in prong setting weighing
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Mid-20th Century American Retro 1930 Retro Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

15ct Gold Vintage Pink Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Enamel Flower Brooch/Pendant 15ct gold Circa 1930’s Can be worn as either a brooch or pendant
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Mid-20th Century European 1930 Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Chevalier 18 Karat Rose Gold Ribbon Retro Double Clip Flower Brooch
Located in Bilbao, ES
fitting. The diamond and gold ribbon swirl iand nests ruby colored gems. The brooch is 18k rose gold and
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro 1930 Retro Brooches

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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georg Jensen Bird Brooch with Crysophrases
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Large size Georg Jensen iconic bird brooch with cabochon green crysophrases. Tubular sliding
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1960s Danish 1930 Retro Brooches

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Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Celluloid 1930s Novelty Brooch
Located in Westward ho, GB
Beautiful piece of jewellery dating to the 1930's is this novelty brooch depicting a 1920's/30's
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Celluloid 1930s Novelty Brooch
Art Deco Celluloid 1930s Novelty Brooch
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H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Art Deco Celluloid 1930s Novelty Brooch
Located in Westward ho, GB
Beautiful piece of jewellery dating to the 1930's is this novelty brooch depicting a 1920's/30's
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Celluloid 1930s Novelty Brooch
Art Deco Celluloid 1930s Novelty Brooch
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H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
GIA Certified .25 Carat Yogo Gulch Montana Sapphire Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1930's sapphire brooch. 4 round Yogo Gulch Montana blue sapphires set in 14k yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century 1930 Retro Brooches

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Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Pearl 18 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Mounted in 18 carat yellow gold. With 18 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 3,26 carat, clarity: S1-P1, color: TW-W. Set accented by one pearl. Total weight: 9,53 g. Width: 0.24 in ( 0,...
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Mid-20th Century 1930 Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Pearl 18 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch
Diamond and Pearl 18 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch
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W 0.24 in L 2.48 in
Diamond And Emerald Portrait Pin Brooch In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This Art Deco pin weighs 7.60 DWT (approx. 11.82 grams). It contains 15 single cut G color, VS clarity diamonds weighing 0.15 CTTW and one round green emerald weighing 0.02 CTTW.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.60 CTTW Antique Diamond Pin Brooch In 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin is made of 14K white gold and weighs 5.70 DWT (approx. 8.86 grams). It contains 10 European cut H-I color, SI clarity diamonds weighing 1.35 CTTW, 42 single cut H-I color an...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modernist Polly Bergen CZ Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Modernist sterling silver and cubic zirconia brooch designed by Polly Bergen. Polly Bergen (1930
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Late 20th Century 1930 Retro Brooches

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Crystal, Sterling Silver, Silver

1.50 CTTW Scroll Design Diamond Pin Brooch In 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin is made of 18K white gold and weighs 6.80 DWT (approx. 10.58 grams). It contains 130 round G-H color and SI clarity diamonds weighing 1.50 CTTW. Dimensions: 1.25" X 1.25"
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in Addison, TX
Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Bar Brooch. This chic brooch features six
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Dog Pin Gold Gemstones 14k Brooch Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brooch carries amazing craftsmanship and artistic flair of the era. It’s a playful and fun piece. The
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1980s Unknown 1930 Retro Brooches

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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Brooch Pin 14k Gold Pearl Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular vintage brooch pin made of 14 karat gold, featuring a pearl and diamonds. Being a
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1950s Unknown 1930 Retro Brooches

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South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.20 CTTW Pearl, Ruby, And Emerald Pin Brooch In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This pearl, ruby, and emerald pin is made of 14K yellow gold. It contains a round white pearl , round green emeralds weighing 0.50 CTTW, and round red rubies weighing 0.70 CTTW.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Pearl 18k Gold Brooch by Maurice Brault, 1970s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
. 20th century, signed. 4 in. (10.2 cm.) long. Maurice Brault (1930-2018) was a Montreal based jeweler
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Contemporary 1930 Retro Brooches

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Trifari Rhinestone Equestrian Riding Helmet & Polo Mallet Brooch, 1959
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
Florentine finish goldtone polo mallet with pave faux-black diamond riding helmet brooch with
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1950s American 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gold Plate

Vintage Trifari Rhinestone Equestrian Riding Helmet & Polo Mallet Brooch, 1959
Vintage Trifari Rhinestone Equestrian Riding Helmet & Polo Mallet Brooch, 1959
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H 3.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.3 in Dm 0.5 in L 3.5 in
Bernice Goodspeed Mexican Sterling Silver Inlaid Gemstone Duck Brooch Pin
By Bernice Goodspeed
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hand wrought sterling silver duck brooch pendant with centrally set finely crushed, turquoise inlay
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Mid-20th Century Mexican 1930 Retro Brooches

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Sterling Silver

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50's, in blackened metal, glass rhinestones, pearls, by Haute
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1950s French Artist 1930 Retro Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Snowflakes Crystals Jewellery Set Earrings Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
: Earrings: 2.2*2.2 cm, Brooch: 4.3*4.3 cm. Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of
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1950s American Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gold Plate

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50's, in silver metal, glass rhinestones, by Haute Couture designer
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1950s French Artist 1930 Retro Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Bernice Goodspeed Silver Taxco Mexico Mid-Century Silver & Black Ribbon Brooch
By Bernice Goodspeed
Located in North Attleboro, MA
master silversmith. This vintage brooch is a wearable work of art, created by the talented silversmith
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist 1930 Retro Brooches

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Crown Trifari 1950s Circle Yellow Cabochon Wreath Flower Leaf Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Circle Yellow Cabochon Wreath Flower Leaf Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone Good
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1950s American Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Sapphire Crystals Gift Set Earrings Brooch Bracelet
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Sapphire Crystals Jewellery Set Earrings Brooch Bracelet, Silver Tone
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1950s American Baroque 1930 Retro Brooches

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Silver Plate

ROGER Jean Pierre, Antique, Vintage SET: Brooch and Clip-on Earrings
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime rare old SET: BROOCH and Clip-on EARRINGS, 50s vintage, in silver metal adorned with
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1950s French Artist 1930 Retro Brooches

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Mixed Metal

A multi -coloured paste and gilt 'Maltese Cross' brooch, Coro, USA, 1950s.
By Coro
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A striking and highly decorative brooch , in the form of a Maltese Cross, designed and manufactured
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1950s American 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gilt Metal

A multi -coloured paste and gilt 'Maltese Cross' brooch, Coro, USA, 1950s.
A multi -coloured paste and gilt 'Maltese Cross' brooch, Coro, USA, 1950s.
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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.4 in Dm 2.5 in L 2.5 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Bouquet Floral Dandelion Leaf Pearl Cluster Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
. The leaf part is some a little loose, not any problems. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back
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1950s American Art Nouveau 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Yellow Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 7.2*3.5 cm. Weight: 23 g/each. Crown Trifari created some of
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1950s American Edwardian 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Good
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1950s American Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gold Plate

A gilt metal and glass cabuchon Moghul style 'butterfly' brooch, Trifari, 1950s.
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An outstanding and very rare brooch in the form of a beautiful and stylised butterfly, designed by
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1950s American 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gilt Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH: vintage 50's, in silver metal, glass rhinestones, by High Fashion designer
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1950s French 1930 Retro Brooches

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Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH: vintage 50's, in silver metal, glass rhinestones, by High Fashion designer
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1950s French 1930 Retro Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Garnet Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pansy Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stock Number: We-11035 Inspired by the original 1930's Oscar Heyman design, the Tiffany & Co. pansy
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1980s 1930 Retro Brooches

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

Giò Pomodoro 1956 Milano Sculptural Figurative Art Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural brooch designed by Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). A beautiful and rare unique piece of
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1950s Italian Post-War 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50's, glass rhinestones, glass beads, by Haute Couture designer
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1950s French Artist 1930 Retro Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 5.5*3.8 cm. Weight: 14 g. Crown Trifari created some of the
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1950s American Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Extra Large Vivid White Flower Leaf Exquisite Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
. 100% genuine. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 7.0*2.8 cm. Weight: 17 g/each
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1950s American Native American 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Knot Bow Pearls Shell Abstract Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 5.6*3.2 cm. Weight: 19 g/each. Crown Trifari created some of
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1950s American Art Nouveau 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Corn Wheat White Whole Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 5.0*3.4 cm
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1950s American Art Deco 1930 Retro Brooches

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Silver Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat Pearls Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition, 100% genuine. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 7.4*2.8 cm
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1950s American Holbeinesque 1930 Retro Brooches

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Gold Plate

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1930 Retro Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 1930 retro brooches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of 1930 retro brooches bearing Art Deco or Retro hallmarks are very popular. Tiffany & Co., Jakob Bengel and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 79, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and old european cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our 1930 retro brooches for sale are for women, but there are 56 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are 1930 Retro Brooches?

On average, 1930 retro brooches at 1stDibs sell for $2,189, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $107,525 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.