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Bow Pins And Brooches

Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin
Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin

Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin. Hand set with Pave Diamonds, approx. 0.55tcw.

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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Red and Black Bakelite Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Designer Red and Black Bakelite Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch

Designer Red and Black Bakelite Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

Fabulous Designer Chunky Red and Black Bakelite Layered Bow Tie Ribbon Pin Brooch. For that Special Someone, including You!

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Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin Pendant

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin Pendant

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Diamond and Red Ruby Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pendant. Hand set with Pave Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.60tcw and accented by Rubies, approx. 0.50tcw. Hand...

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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Brooch/Pin #20941
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Brooch/Pin #20941

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Brooch/Pin #20941

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Brooch/Pin- This exquisite Tiffany & Co. bow brooch, crafted in 14K yellow and rose gold, is the perfect blend of sophistication and charm.

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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch
Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch

Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch. This incredible Tiffany and Co pin brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold.

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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium

Scitarelli Flower and Bow Blue and White Crystal Pin Brooch Pendant, 1950s
Scitarelli Flower and Bow Blue and White Crystal Pin Brooch Pendant, 1950s

Scitarelli Flower and Bow Blue and White Crystal Pin Brooch Pendant, 1950s

Located in Milford, DE

A luxurious accessory by 1950s fashion jewelry designer Scitarelli. This pin brooch can also be worn as a pendant and features stylish goldtone bow motifs accented with cyan-blue cry...

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Ciner Vermeil Heart and Bow Pin Brooch, Citrine and Ruby Crystals, Sterling
Ciner Vermeil Heart and Bow Pin Brooch, Citrine and Ruby Crystals, Sterling

Ciner Vermeil Heart and Bow Pin Brooch, Citrine and Ruby Crystals, Sterling

By Ciner

Located in Milford, DE

Stylish pin brooch from Ciner. Features a sterling silver, gold-plated heart and bow motif decorated with citrine and ruby-colored crystals.

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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Bow Brooch Pin with Diamonds and Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
Bow Brooch Pin with Diamonds and Ruby Design by Ella Gafter

Bow Brooch Pin with Diamonds and Ruby Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The diamond and ruby bow brooch features a bow design set with round diamonds en pavé (5.80 carats) and decorated with pear shape faceted Thai rubies of brilliant color (8.95 carats)...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Aquamarine Filigree Bow Tie Brooch or Pin
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Aquamarine Filigree Bow Tie Brooch or Pin

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Aquamarine Filigree Bow Tie Brooch or Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Edwardian gold and aquamarine pin in the form of a bow tie. With a round light blue aquamarine gemstone set in a gold filigree setting. Simply a fine, stylish antique pin! ...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Vintage Retro Rose Gold & Platinum 3.84ct Diamond and Ruby Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Vintage Retro Rose Gold & Platinum 3.84ct Diamond and Ruby Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch

Vintage Retro Rose Gold & Platinum 3.84ct Diamond and Ruby Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Cut - Pave Set - I Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.84ct (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Pave Set - White Color - 0.6...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

1.75ct Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow and White Gold Bow Pin
1.75ct Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow and White Gold Bow Pin

1.75ct Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow and White Gold Bow Pin

Located in New York, NY

Graceful and timeless, this exquisite bow pin is masterfully crafted in luxurious 18k yellow and white gold, showcasing an elegant sculptural design accented by vibrant baguette cut ...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Enamel and Diamond Bow Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Enamel and Diamond Bow Pin

14 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Enamel and Diamond Bow Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Center Diamond: 1 round cut= 0.05ct Color: G Clarity: I2 Diamonds: 32 single cut= 0.50cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS2-SI2 Dimensions: the pin ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Bow Pin
Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Bow Pin

Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Bow Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This exquisite platinum and yellow gold bow pin features an elegant, stylized openwork design accented with intricate scrolling motifs, a large central Old European Cut diamond, and ...

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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Ruby Two Tone 14k Yellow and Pink Gold Bow Pin
Cartier Diamond Ruby Two Tone 14k Yellow and Pink Gold Bow Pin

Cartier Diamond Ruby Two Tone 14k Yellow and Pink Gold Bow Pin

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An elegant expression of Parisian refinement, this exquisite bow pin by Cartier is a beautifully composed design that blends romantic form with timeless sophistication. Crafted in a ...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.

Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Black Onyx, Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Bow Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Black Onyx, Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Bow Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Black Onyx, Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Bow Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful black onyx ribbon bow pin centered by a ribbed pink tourmaline, accented with twelve brilliant-cut diamonds (including one each end), mounted in 14k white gold; handmade; a...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

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Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bow and Arrows Pin Brooch
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bow and Arrows Pin Brooch

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bow and Arrows Pin Brooch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

This charming diamond and rubies pin brooch signed Cartier, one of the most esteemed jewellery houses in history.

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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pin
Victorian Seed Pearl and Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pin

Victorian Seed Pearl and Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pin

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This bow-shaped pin is simply lovely. It features 33 Pearls of various sizes all set in 14 karat yellow Gold. The pin mechanism is in working order. Weight: 6.8 grams

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

White Gold and Diamond Bow Pin
White Gold and Diamond Bow Pin

White Gold and Diamond Bow Pin

Unavailable

W 1.88 in L 1.25 in

White Gold and Diamond Bow Pin

Located in New York, NY

Bright and beautiful figural "bow" pin. 18K white gold, set with sparkling brilliant diamonds. 1 7/8" x 1 1/4." A unique and modern configuration. Alice Kwartler has sold the fine...

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s HOBE Sterling and Gold Wash Faux Ruby Diamond Floral Bow Pin/Brooch
1940s HOBE Sterling and Gold Wash Faux Ruby Diamond Floral Bow Pin/Brooch

1940s HOBE Sterling and Gold Wash Faux Ruby Diamond Floral Bow Pin/Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An exquisite classic Hobe sterling floral spray brooch with a bow theme, this large brooch measures approximately 4" by 3", and is in excellent condition. The gold wash sections crea...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Retro-Glamorous Platinum and Diamond Bow Pin
Retro-Glamorous Platinum and Diamond Bow Pin

Retro-Glamorous Platinum and Diamond Bow Pin

Located in Southampton, NY

This large 1950's platinum bow-shaped pin is densely set with sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds. The baguette-cut diamond border adds graceful movement to the piece.

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Platinum

Bow Style Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Pin

Bow Style Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Pin

Located in New York, NY

18k Yellow Gold Bow Style Brooch set with Marquise Sappphires (appr. 9.50cts), Diamonds (appr. 10.00cts) & Pearl
Length: almost 3 inches
Width: 2 1/2 inches

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bow Pin
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bow Pin

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bow Pin

Unavailable

W 2.25 in L 2.5 in

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bow Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bow Pin set with 100 round European cut diamonds, bezel, bead and prong set, G-J color, VS-SI clarity, weighing about 3.60 carat total

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Bow Pin with Diamonds
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Bow Pin with Diamonds

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Bow Pin with Diamonds

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Bow pin in eighteen karat yellow gold and platinum with 4.0 carats of diamonds that are F-G color and VS clarity. Pin is 1.5 inches across at the widest point of the bow loops, and 1...

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Charming Gold Bow Brooch and Pendant with Bail
Tiffany & Co. Charming Gold Bow Brooch and Pendant with Bail

Tiffany & Co. Charming Gold Bow Brooch and Pendant with Bail

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This absolutely adorable Tiffany & Co. signed bow pin, brooch, and pendant is the perfect affordable purchase for the customer that desires Tiffany & Co. quality with simplicity and ...

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20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Labradorite and Diamonds Bow Pin and Brooch, 18k Yellow
Van Cleef & Arpels Labradorite and Diamonds Bow Pin and Brooch, 18k Yellow

Van Cleef & Arpels Labradorite and Diamonds Bow Pin and Brooch, 18k Yellow

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Van Cleef & Arpels Labradorite Bow Pin and Brooch with Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch Pin
Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch Pin

Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

This beautiful diamond and ruby encrusted bow brooch pin has a bail and can be worn as a pendant.

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch Pin
Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch Pin

Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

Enchanting brooch pin crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring 6 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .50 carats total, G color, VS-SI clarity and 17 round blue sapp...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Red Green Grosgrain Bow Brooch Pin with Pearls and Crystals
Gucci Red Green Grosgrain Bow Brooch Pin with Pearls and Crystals

Gucci Red Green Grosgrain Bow Brooch Pin with Pearls and Crystals

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Beautiful Gucci green/red/green striped grosgrain bow brooch. Pearls and rhinestones embellishment on the front.Safety pin closure on the back.

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2010s Italian Brooches

14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bow Brooch/Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bow Brooch/Pin

14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bow Brooch/Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bow Brooch/Pin This exquisite brooch features a lovely bow detailed with 46 seed pearls and 22 turquoise stones.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Bow Pin
Diamond and Sapphire Bow Pin

Diamond and Sapphire Bow Pin

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful Diamond and Pink Sapphire Bow Pin, Set with .99 Carats of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds and 13.19 Carats of Gorgeous Pink Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ruby Rose and Green Gold Bow Brooch Pin
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ruby Rose and Green Gold Bow Brooch Pin

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ruby Rose and Green Gold Bow Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

14k Rose And Green Gold Diamond & Ruby Vintage Bow Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 3 round cut diamonds and 3 rubies Details: Measurements: 3" x 1.5" Weight: 17.6 grams Stamped Hal...

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Gold Sapphire Bow Pin or Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Gold Sapphire Bow Pin or Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Gold Sapphire Bow Pin or Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Bow Pin/Brooch This stunning bow brooch is crafted in sterling silver and 14K yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Mixed Metal

Art Deco Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Bow Pin Brooch in Platinum and Gold
Art Deco Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Bow Pin Brooch in Platinum and Gold

Art Deco Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Bow Pin Brooch in Platinum and Gold

Located in London, England

A truly beautiful Art Deco diamond and natural pearl bow brooch set in gold and platinum. The brooch is centrally set with an elegant old mine cut diamond which is bezel set secur...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Vintage Bow Pin
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Vintage Bow Pin

Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Vintage Bow Pin

Located in Webster, NY

This stunning pin is elegantly adorned with Old European Cut Diamonds, Old Miner Cut Diamonds and Blue Sapphires. There is approximately 1.08CTW of diamonds in this unique bow design...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Diamond and Ruby Victorian Bow Pin
Platinum Diamond and Ruby Victorian Bow Pin

Platinum Diamond and Ruby Victorian Bow Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom made Circa: Victorian 19th century Material: platinum Diamonds: 43 round brilliant cuts = 1.25cttw Rubies: 7 square cut rubies Dimensions: pin measures approximately...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Bow and Green Onyx Circle Pin
Platinum Diamond Bow and Green Onyx Circle Pin

Platinum Diamond Bow and Green Onyx Circle Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This vintage platinum pin is adorned with 29 round diamonds and green onyx. The diamonds weigh 0.58 carats and graded G-H in color and VS in clarity. The pin measures 35.09mm in dia...

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Platinum

Antique 19th Century Black Enamel and Diamond Bow Pin
Antique 19th Century Black Enamel and Diamond Bow Pin

Antique 19th Century Black Enamel and Diamond Bow Pin

Located in New Orleans, LA

A striking Victorian bow pin in black enamel and old mine cut diamonds. Mounted in 14K gold with later pendant bail and an updated pin stem and clasp. The beautiful old mine cut dia...

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Pearl Bow Pin #16256
14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Pearl Bow Pin #16256

14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Pearl Bow Pin #16256

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Pearl Bow Pin This adorable bow pin is crafted form 14K yellow gold and is decorated wit beautiful blue enamel and one gorgeous pearl! Pearl...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Estate Platinum Art Deco Period Diamond and Garnet Bow Pin
Estate Platinum Art Deco Period Diamond and Garnet Bow Pin

Estate Platinum Art Deco Period Diamond and Garnet Bow Pin

Located in New York, NY

This Estate Platinum Art Deco Period Diamond and Garnet Bow Pin is a stunning example of Art Deco design. The pin features 4.00 carats total weight of F-G VVS/VS round and baguette c...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bow Pin 1.10 TDW
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bow Pin 1.10 TDW

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bow Pin 1.10 TDW

Located in Stamford, CT

18Kt White Gold Sapphire And Diamond Bow Pin 1.10 TDW Total Weight 12.30 grams

Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Era Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Circle Bow Lapel Pin
Antique Edwardian Era Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Circle Bow Lapel Pin

Antique Edwardian Era Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Circle Bow Lapel Pin

Located in New York, NY

Step into the elegance of the Antique Edwardian Era with our Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Circle Bow Lapel Pin. This exquisite piece combines the sophistication of platinum with the...

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Convertible Pendant and Pin
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Convertible Pendant and Pin

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Convertible Pendant and Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Brooch that converts to a pendant! The pin is a bow design with a drop at the bottom.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Bow Pins And Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of bow pins and brooches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 40 vintage versions or 2 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of bow pins and brooches bearing Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 21, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, old european cut and mixed cut bow pins and brooches for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of bow pins and 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 Bow Pins And Brooches?

Prices for bow pins and brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $229 and can go as high as $35,619, while bow pins and brooches, on average, fetch $1,825.

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.