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Concentric Circle Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
platinum bar brooch, concentric circles and webbing centering 9 old mine cut diamonds 2.50
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American Brooches

Concentric Circle Bar Brooch
Concentric Circle Bar Brooch
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W 3 in
Estate Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum diamond bar brooch with an estimated 1 carat total weight of diamonds. The brooch is art
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Large Art Deco Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco Bar Brooch with teal blue baguettes set side by side in a pave Art Deco surround
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Large Art Deco Bar Brooch
Large Art Deco Bar Brooch
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W 1.2 in L 3.5 in
George Jensen Moonstone Silver Bar Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fully signed and numbered Moonstone bar Brooch has been executed by George Jenson in the 1930
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Vintage 1930s Danish Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Silver

George Jensen Moonstone Silver Bar Brooch
George Jensen Moonstone Silver Bar Brooch
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W 2.76 in D 1.07 in L 0.6 in
Deco Bar Brooch with Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Milano, MI
Dèco bar brooch with perforated design in 18ct gold and platinum with coroné rose cut diamonds and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Pearl Turquoise Gold Butterfly Bar Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Antique Edwardian Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Pearl Butterfly bar brooch. English origin
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Antique Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Essex crystal and 18 karat yellow gold fox bar brooch; part of our
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectacular Burma Ruby and Diamond bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
one of the finest examples of Amercican Art Deco platinum bar brooch set with oval Burma
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American Brooches

Victorian Five Turquoise Gold bar brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique late Victorian 15 Carat Gold and five Turquoise bar brooch. A stunning interlaced
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

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Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
A stunning platinum and diamond bar brooch from the Edwardian era with beautiful and delicate
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Magnificent Edwardian platinum & old cut diamond bar brooch. This is an incredible brooch unlike
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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.62 Carat Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.62 Ct diamond and 12k yellow gold, platinum set bar style brooch; part of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.62 Carat Diamond Bar Brooch
Antique 1.62 Carat Diamond Bar Brooch
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H 0.24 in W 0.48 in L 1.22 in
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian diamond platinum and gold bar brooch circa 1910. Clear and concise information you want
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.77 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set bar brooch
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.12 in W 0.24 in L 2.28 in
1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 0.72 Carat diamond and 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold set bar brooch
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.18 in W 2.56 in L 0.28 in
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Filigree Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic antique bar brooch of the classic allure is crafted in solid platinum and exposes an
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Australian Made Bar Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Australian made yellow gold double row, hollow, antique bar brooch. Featuring hand engraving with
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Early 20th Century Australian Brooches

Edwardian "DEAREST" Bar Brooch - Hallmarked Chester 1904
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Edwardian bar brooch with floral coloured gold overlay, twisted wire, and granulation work, set
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamel and Yellow Gold Pheasant Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive enameled pheasant bar brooch in platinum and 15 karat yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

14k Yellow Gold Diamonds and Pearls Bar Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
one and eight single shaped diamonds weighing 0.08carat mounted in a 14K yellow gold bar brooch
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.80 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold, platinum set bar brooch
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct gold and platinum bar brooch from the Edwardian era. The brooch is set with
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Early 20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl

Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bar brooch has a central circular mullegrain decorated setting, embellished with a total of nine pavé
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.18 in W 0.33 in L 0.71 in
Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine Victorian 0.38 carat diamond and pearl, 15k yellow gold bar brooch; part of our antique
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Chick Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 15 karat yellow gold and 15 karat white gold set bar brooch; part of our
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Chick Bar Brooch
Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Chick Bar Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 0.61 in L 2.48 in
Edwardian 2.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Edwardian handmade diamond bar brooch. 2.75cts of old European, baguette and round diamonds
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Pearl 9k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine Victorian 0.13 carat diamond and pearl, 9 karat yellow gold and platinum set bar brooch
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Pearl 9k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Antique Diamond and Pearl 9k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 0.17 in L 2.16 in
Antique Yellow Gold Terrier Bar Brooch, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique gold bar brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. The plain bar brooch is ornamented to
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Terrier Bar Brooch, circa 1910
Antique Yellow Gold Terrier Bar Brooch, circa 1910
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H 0.26 in W 0.39 in L 2.03 in
Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.56 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold bar brooch; part our antique jewelry
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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W 0.39 in L 1.77 in
Antique 1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.92 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set bar brooch
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Antique 1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.16 in Dm 0.5 in L 1.85 in
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire weighing
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1900s Diamond and White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat diamond and 14k white gold bar style brooch; part of our
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1900s Diamond and White Gold Bar Brooch
1900s Diamond and White Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 0.43 in L 1.46 in
Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Bar Brooch, circa 1910
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Lovely longish bar brooch, in 18 K yellow Gold and Platinum, set with 62 brilliant cut Diamonds
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum bar brooch, with center pear shaped natural jadeite jade cabochon, stone measures
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Edwardian Black Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming bar brooch dating back to the Edwardian era. The bar itself has been
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1920s Antique 1.67 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
safety clasp fastening. This marquise shaped diamond bar brooch has been independently tested using
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

1920s Antique 1.67 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
1920s Antique 1.67 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.21 in W 0.39 in L 2.52 in
Antique European Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive diamond brooch
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.62 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold bar brooch with platinum setting
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Antique 1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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W 0.22 in L 2.95 in
Art Deco Platinum Antique Emerald and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco platinum antique emerald and diamond bar brooch. The center stone is a cushion cut emerald
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Gold Vase and Flower Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Victorian hand chased ornate sterling silver bar brooch, with a lovely vase, flowers and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Antique Amethyst Set Bar Brooch with Steel Pin in 15ct Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
This is a bar brooch that can be worn for any occasion. It is made of 15ct Rose Gold and contains
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Late 20th Century Brooches

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Amethyst, Rose Gold, Steel, 15k Gold

Platinum Handmade Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Hand Made Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls Pearls: 8 beautiful natural pearls with a
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20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Platinum Handmade Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls
Platinum Handmade Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls
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H 0.69 in W 0.35 in L 2.28 in
Antique Diamond Bar Brooch, 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish antique diamond bar brooch. A slim and rich 9kt yellow gold bar set to the centre with a
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Bar Brooch, 9k Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Bar Brooch, 9k Yellow Gold
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W 0.25 in L 1.6 in
Edwardian 1.44 Carat Diamond Bar Brooch in Rose Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique bar brooch has been crafted in 15k rose gold with a 15k yellow gold setting. The 15k rose gold
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Ruby and Diamond Onyx and White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Ruby and Diamond Onyx and White Gold Bar Brooch
1920s Ruby and Diamond Onyx and White Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.07 in W 0.37 in L 2.64 in
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl & Diamond Vintage Bar Brooch 14k Milgrain Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl & Diamond Vintage Bar Brooch 14k Milgrain Pin Stone Information: Akoya
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Lanvin Vintage Gold Toned Knot Bar Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN Paris vintage gold toned knot bar brooch. Embossed LANVIN Paris. Indicative measurements
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20th Century French Brooches

Antique Australian Opal Bar Brooch, Circa 1910 - 1915
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This Australian made 15k yellow gold antique double square bar brooch with a central twisted gold
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Vintage 1910s Australian Brooches

Materials

Opal, 15k Gold

1910s Gold and Enamel Worcestershire Regiment Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Worcestershire Regiment bar brooch in 15 karat yellow gold and enamel
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Regency Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1910s Gold and Enamel Worcestershire Regiment Bar Brooch
1910s Gold and Enamel Worcestershire Regiment Bar Brooch
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H 0.13 in Dm 0.92 in L 2 in
Antique Gold Diamond Pearl Enamel Bar brooch C.1890
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Gold Diamond Pearl Enamel Bar brooch C.1890. The brooch of elongated shape set in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond and Seed Pearl White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.63 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat white gold bar brooch; part of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond and Seed Pearl White Gold Bar Brooch
Antique Diamond and Seed Pearl White Gold Bar Brooch
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H 1.3 in W 1.88 in L 2.72 in
Antique Amethyst and Diamond Bar Brooch in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold

Antique Amethyst and Diamond Bar Brooch in White Gold
Antique Amethyst and Diamond Bar Brooch in White Gold
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H 0.16 in W 0.29 in L 3.26 in
Antique Victorian Cut Diamond Bar Brooch with Safety Chain in 15ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Cut Diamond Bar Brooch with Safety Chain in 15ct Gold Additional Information
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin. This absolutely gorgeous pin features seventeen round
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin
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W 0.5 in L 2.81 in
Antique 1.5 carat Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Joelton, TN
Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch set with 20 rose cut diamonds (approx. 3.1mm - 2mm). Approximately 1.5
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural White Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
A silver-topped 18 karat (18K) yellow gold bar brooch set with three button-shape natural white
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Antique 19th Century French Brooches

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

Natural White Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Natural White Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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W 1.97 in D 0.4 in L 0.16 in
Antique Ruby and 1.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat white gold set bar brooch; part of our diverse antique and estate jewelry collections This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold

Antique Ruby and 1.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1920
Antique Ruby and 1.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1920
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H 0.29 in D 0.5 in Dm 0.5 in L 2.28 in
1900s Antique 2.14 Carat Diamond and Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 2.14 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold bar brooch; part of our
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1900s Antique 2.14 Carat Diamond and Gold Bar Brooch
1900s Antique 2.14 Carat Diamond and Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.18 in W 0.24 in L 1.69 in
Art Deco 14k White Gold and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Addison, TX
14 karat white gold Art Deco bar brooch featuring with 3 Old Mine Cut Diamond weighing
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14k White Gold and Diamond Bar Brooch
Art Deco 14k White Gold and Diamond Bar Brooch
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W 0.44 in L 1.93 in
Mid 20th Century Red Paste Bar Brooch Circa 1950's
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One 18k yellow gold bar brooch with a central red oval paste stone, grain set with white gold
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20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

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Bar Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of bar brooches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and Platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 972 vintage versions or 16 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of bar brooches made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany & Co., Chanel and Cartier produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 421 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut bar brooches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and old mine cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of bar brooches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Bar Brooches?

On average, bar brooches at 1stDibs sell for $1,620, while they’re typically $70 on the low end and $61,968 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 Bar Brooches
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.