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German Decorative Gilt Metal and Mottled Green Glass Brooch
German Decorative Gilt Metal and Mottled Green Glass Brooch

German Decorative Gilt Metal and Mottled Green Glass Brooch

Located in London, GB

Beautiful German decorative gilt metal brooch, with lovely mottled green glass stones. The brooch

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Brooches

1920s Germany Sterling Silver Pin Wheel Brooch
1920s Germany Sterling Silver Pin Wheel Brooch

1920s Germany Sterling Silver Pin Wheel Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Eye-catching Art Deco brooch Hand-made in Germany circa 1920s. Constructed in solid sterling silver

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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Biedermeier style brooch with enamel and pearl, Germany, circa 1850s.
Biedermeier style brooch with enamel and pearl, Germany, circa 1850s.

Biedermeier style brooch with enamel and pearl, Germany, circa 1850s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

The gold-plated brooch with enamel and cultured pearl comes from Germany from the mid-19th century

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Mid-19th Century German Regency Antique German Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Signed Antique German 14k Gold, Jade, & Diamond Figural Leaf Brooch
Signed Antique German 14k Gold, Jade, & Diamond Figural Leaf Brooch

Signed Antique German 14k Gold, Jade, & Diamond Figural Leaf Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Franz Bruening) / Germany / 14kt. Simply a wonderful jade leaf brooch! Date: Early 20th Century

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau golden brooch with 0.85ct diamonds, Germany, circa 1900s.
Antique Art Nouveau golden brooch with 0.85ct diamonds, Germany, circa 1900s.

Antique Art Nouveau golden brooch with 0.85ct diamonds, Germany, circa 1900s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique brooch made of yellow 14-carat gold (0.550 fineness) with diamonds. A delicate openwork

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

MARTIN MAYER - Jugendstil Sapphire & Diamond Gold Bar Brooch - Germany - C. 1900
MARTIN MAYER - Jugendstil Sapphire & Diamond Gold Bar Brooch - Germany - C. 1900

MARTIN MAYER - Jugendstil Sapphire & Diamond Gold Bar Brooch - Germany - C. 1900

Located in Chatham, CA

milgrain set diamond bar brooch - platinum topped 18K yellow gold setting - handmade safety clasp over "C

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique German Brooches

Materials

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

German 1925 Art Deco Golfers Couple Enamelled Pin Brooches in Sterling Silver
German 1925 Art Deco Golfers Couple Enamelled Pin Brooches in Sterling Silver

German 1925 Art Deco Golfers Couple Enamelled Pin Brooches in Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1925. This pair of pin brooches has been crafted with

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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Germany 1920 Art Deco Carved Carnelian Buddha Brooch in Sterling and Marcasite
Germany 1920 Art Deco Carved Carnelian Buddha Brooch in Sterling and Marcasite

Germany 1920 Art Deco Carved Carnelian Buddha Brooch in Sterling and Marcasite

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco Buddha brooch made in Germany. Exceptional classic piece, created in Germany during

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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch Pin Idar Oberstein Germany Sterling Silver
Art Deco Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch Pin Idar Oberstein Germany Sterling Silver

Art Deco Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch Pin Idar Oberstein Germany Sterling Silver

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning antique Art Deco Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch Pin with a magnificent carved Rock

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

German 1925 Art Deco Enameled No-3 Greyhound Dog Pin Brooch In Sterling Silver
German 1925 Art Deco Enameled No-3 Greyhound Dog Pin Brooch In Sterling Silver

German 1925 Art Deco Enameled No-3 Greyhound Dog Pin Brooch In Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

, created in Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1925. This brooch has been designed with very

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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Mississippi Pearl Flower Brooch
Edwardian Mississippi Pearl Flower Brooch

Edwardian Mississippi Pearl Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Mississippi Pearl Flower Brooch from the early 1900's. Natural river pearls are used as

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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique German Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch

Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch

Located in New York, NY

handmade brooch with vibrant green and pearl white enamel with natural pearl. 1900's Germany or France

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch
Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch

Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exquisite naturalistic hardstone brooch. An orange/red coral frog is shown perched upon an

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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Antique German Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Antique Diamond Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch

Antique Diamond Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Germany, c.1900 The finely modeled butterfly brooch is handcrafted in silver and 14K gold. The

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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Antique German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Jugendstil Silver Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Jugendstil Silver Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry

Jugendstil Silver Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Jugendstil Brooch in silver; hand hammered center, embossed floras and ovals border

Category

Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Onyx and Marcasite Necklace or Brooch
Art Deco Onyx and Marcasite Necklace or Brooch

Art Deco Onyx and Marcasite Necklace or Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

Germany by a jewelry named Wachenheimer. The Necklace can be worn as a brooch and would look striking on a

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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Carved Red Coral and Paste Brooch
Art Deco Carved Red Coral and Paste Brooch

Art Deco Carved Red Coral and Paste Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco carved genuine red coral and crystal paste brooch set in 800 grade silver mounting. The

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1910s German Antique German Brooches

Materials

Coral, Silver

Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Amethyst Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Amethyst Sterling Silver Brooch Pin

Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Amethyst Sterling Silver Brooch Pin

By Theodor Fahrner

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Fahrner oval Brooch, center set with two amethysts, surrounded by

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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Brooch
Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Brooch

Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Brooch

By Fahrner

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A beautiful and rare 18k gold brooch by Theodor Fahrner, in a rectangular gateway design, with a

Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Colored Paste and Enamel Strutting Peacock Brooch, 1900
Colored Paste and Enamel Strutting Peacock Brooch, 1900

Colored Paste and Enamel Strutting Peacock Brooch, 1900

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Peacock brooch hand set with colorful pastes circa 1900,set in sterling silver. The neck and

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20th Century German Edwardian Antique German Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Brooch with Miniature Carved Cork Diorama Metall Kork Paper
Antique Brooch with Miniature Carved Cork Diorama Metall Kork Paper

Antique Brooch with Miniature Carved Cork Diorama Metall Kork Paper

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This unusual brooch features a miniature diorama hand carved out of cork. The oval diorama shows a

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1860s German Antique German Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Biedermeir brooch 14k gold with a view of a woman
Biedermeir brooch 14k gold with a view of a woman

Biedermeir brooch 14k gold with a view of a woman

Located in Berlin, BE

Step into the enchanting world of the Biedermeier era with this exquisite brooch dating back to

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1840s German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold Plate

Large Theodor Fahrner Silver Silver Guilt Flower Brooch Tourmaline Markasite
Large Theodor Fahrner Silver Silver Guilt Flower Brooch Tourmaline Markasite

Large Theodor Fahrner Silver Silver Guilt Flower Brooch Tourmaline Markasite

By Theodor Fahrner

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This exceptionally large Theodor Fahrner Brooch was made in the late 1920's. The surface of the

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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Silver

Jugendstil Signed 'Fox and Stag' Gold and Diamond Brooch, circa 1895
Jugendstil Signed 'Fox and Stag' Gold and Diamond Brooch, circa 1895

Jugendstil Signed 'Fox and Stag' Gold and Diamond Brooch, circa 1895

Located in London, GB

A finely worked sculptural brooch of a 'Fox & Stag' in gold & diamond Additonal Information

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1890s German Jugendstil Antique German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Brooch with Freshwater Pearls and Diamonds, 750 White Gold
Brooch with Freshwater Pearls and Diamonds, 750 White Gold

Brooch with Freshwater Pearls and Diamonds, 750 White Gold

Located in Bad Kissingen, DE

- Description of the - 750 white gold - Around 1920 - hallmarked with the fineness and "SCHILLING". - Five freshwater cultured pearls - Six brilliant-cut diamonds of 5.4-3.6 mm, toge...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Green Onyx Sterling Silver  Brooch Pin Estate Find
Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Green Onyx Sterling Silver  Brooch Pin Estate Find

Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Green Onyx Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Estate Find

By Theodor Fahrner

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Fahrner Brooch, center set with a green onyx stone, surrounded by

Category

Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Brooch  with diamonds in rose cut 14K Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Brooch  with diamonds in rose cut 14K Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Brooch with diamonds in rose cut 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Berlin, BE

masterpiece from the golden era of design. Crafted in Germany in 1910, this brooch boasts a unique and

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1906-1908 Theodor Fahrner Silver Lapis Enamel Pearl Brooch
Art Nouveau 1906-1908 Theodor Fahrner Silver Lapis Enamel Pearl Brooch

Art Nouveau 1906-1908 Theodor Fahrner Silver Lapis Enamel Pearl Brooch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This brooch is identical to the one published in the catalogue accompaning the exhibition

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Renaissance Revival Limoges Type Enamel Brooch - Rubies, Gold & Silver - C. 1892
Renaissance Revival Limoges Type Enamel Brooch - Rubies, Gold & Silver - C. 1892

Renaissance Revival Limoges Type Enamel Brooch - Rubies, Gold & Silver - C. 1892

Located in Chatham, CA

Exceptional and rare Renaissance Revival Limoges type enamel brooch - the colorful portrait

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Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique German Brooches

Materials

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

ART NOUVEAU 1915 Enameled Flower Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
ART NOUVEAU 1915 Enameled Flower Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby

ART NOUVEAU 1915 Enameled Flower Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby

Located in Miami, FL

Art Nouveau enameled flower brooch. This fabulous three-dimensional flower brooch was created in

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

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

Friedrich Reusswig Hanau Germany 800 Silver Creamer #12550
Friedrich Reusswig Hanau Germany 800 Silver Creamer #12550

Friedrich Reusswig Hanau Germany 800 Silver Creamer #12550

Located in Washington Depot, CT

800 silver creamer from German silversmith Friedrich Reusswig. Village scenes surround this

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19th Century Antique German Brooches

Materials

Silver

Elegant Art Deco Paste Sapphire Bow
Elegant Art Deco Paste Sapphire Bow

Elegant Art Deco Paste Sapphire Bow

Located in New York, NY

High quality Art Deco Paste Sapphire Bow set in sterling silver from the 1920's. Set with tiny calibre sapphire pastes with crystal pave accents. 2" x .75"

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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meyle & Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Meyle & Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Meyle & Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Pforzheim in Germany by the Meyle & Mayer company during the art nouveau period, in the end of the 19th

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19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco brooche with diamond and emerald 14k gold
Art Deco brooche with diamond and emerald 14k gold

Art Deco brooche with diamond and emerald 14k gold

Located in Berlin, BE

This enchanting Art Deco brooch is a masterpiece that seamlessly combines the rich warmth of yellow

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Early 1900s German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Silver & Gold Diamond Pearl Jewelry Set
Victorian Silver & Gold Diamond Pearl Jewelry Set

Victorian Silver & Gold Diamond Pearl Jewelry Set

Located in Queens, NY

pair of flower motif earrings and flower and leaf motif brooch, with Old Mine diamonds, Swiss, German

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19th Century British Victorian Antique German Brooches

Materials

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

Two Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pin Brooch Ormolu, 1900s
Two Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pin Brooch Ormolu, 1900s

Two Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pin Brooch Ormolu, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Two lovely stylish sentimental brooches made to keep a photo of loved one. Made in Germany, circa

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

Ormolu

Meyle & Mayer 1895 German Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch with Diana in 18Kt Gold
Meyle & Mayer 1895 German Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch with Diana in 18Kt Gold

Meyle & Mayer 1895 German Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch with Diana in 18Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

An etruscan revival enameled brooch designed by Meyle & Mayer. Magnificent antique piece, created

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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Belle Époque Niello Pin  Bar Brooch Tie Brooch Silver
Antique Belle Époque Niello Pin  Bar Brooch Tie Brooch Silver

Antique Belle Époque Niello Pin Bar Brooch Tie Brooch Silver

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This elegant pin has been handcrafted in the beginning of the 20th century. Its shape indicates that it has been used to accentuate the tie or the shawl of a fashionable lady or gent...

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Early 1900s German Belle Époque Antique German Brooches

Materials

Silver, Niello

TheodorFahrner CelestialBatsOpenWork Sterling MoonstoneMarcasite Pendant Brooch
TheodorFahrner CelestialBatsOpenWork Sterling MoonstoneMarcasite Pendant Brooch

TheodorFahrner CelestialBatsOpenWork Sterling MoonstoneMarcasite Pendant Brooch

By Theodor Fahrner

Located in Chicago, IL

celestial-motif openwork recalling shape-shifting bats in flight by master silversmith German Theodor

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique German Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Art Nouveau Veiled Female Portrait Brooch by Rine Pewter
Art Nouveau Veiled Female Portrait Brooch by Rine Pewter

Art Nouveau Veiled Female Portrait Brooch by Rine Pewter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Early turn of the 20th century Art Nouveau veiled female portrait brooch/pin by Rine Pewter. The

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

Pewter

The Gigantas Pendant
The Gigantas Pendant

The Gigantas Pendant

Located in London, GB

with five pearls, with a ruby-set sash, suspended from a fine-link gold chain, with brooch fitting to

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16th Century German Renaissance Antique German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

Antique Germany Sterling Silver Paste Emerald Brooch 1910's
Antique Germany Sterling Silver Paste Emerald Brooch 1910's

Antique Germany Sterling Silver Paste Emerald Brooch 1910's

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1910 Hallmark: Sterling Silver Germany Dimensions: H 1.81 in Materials: sterling silver

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1910s Antique German Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Penguins Brooch
Antique Art Deco Penguins Brooch

Antique Art Deco Penguins Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

Such a sweet antique novelty brooch dating from the 1920s. The two penguins have their flippers

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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Theodor Fahrner Antique Silver Brooch
Theodor Fahrner Antique Silver Brooch

Theodor Fahrner Antique Silver Brooch

By MS

Located in Berlin, DE

This brooch is typical for Theodor Fahrner’s silversmithing. Geometric form and contrasting colours

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Marcasite, Silver

Antique Art Deco Bird Giardinetti Brooch
Antique Art Deco Bird Giardinetti Brooch

Antique Art Deco Bird Giardinetti Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A spectacular Art Deco brooch featuring a giardinetti scene, complete with bird perched on the

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Sterling and Enamel  Brooch
Art Deco Sterling and Enamel  Brooch

Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a wonderful Art Deco Brooch. It is enameled on sterling with accents of marcasite and

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Theodore Fahrner Sterling Plique a Jour brooch
Early Theodore Fahrner Sterling Plique a Jour brooch

Early Theodore Fahrner Sterling Plique a Jour brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a very beautiful Theodore Fahrner brooch.

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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Gold Locket Pendant Brooch
Antique Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Gold Locket Pendant Brooch

Antique Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Gold Locket Pendant Brooch

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

gold Germany, ca. 1860s – 1870s An elegant pendant / brooch with a compartment for a picture or a

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Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vulcan's Forge Hard Stone Cameo Pendant Brooch, circa 1920s
Vulcan's Forge Hard Stone Cameo Pendant Brooch, circa 1920s

Vulcan's Forge Hard Stone Cameo Pendant Brooch, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

around 1920/1930. Cameo is brooch and pendant and the bale can be hidden on the back when the cameo is

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique German Brooches

Materials

Agate, 9k Gold

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Antique German Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique german brooches. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Gold and Sterling Silver — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of antique german brooches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but "MS", Theodor Fahrner and Koch produced popular versions that are worth a look. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 22, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut antique german brooches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cabochon alternatives. Most of our antique german brooches for sale are for women, but there are 34 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Antique German Brooches?

Prices for antique german brooches start at $92 and top out at $57,256 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,528.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.