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Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique gold filled shell cameo brooch, intricately carved and titled “Young Psyche Writing a Book.”

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Copper

1940s Miriam Haskell Turquoise glass Brooch Pin Book Piece
1940s Miriam Haskell Turquoise glass Brooch Pin Book Piece

1940s Miriam Haskell Turquoise glass Brooch Pin Book Piece

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Wallkill, NY

Fantastic Early 1940s Miriam HASKELL Turquoise Corsage Brooch. measuring 2.6 in x 1.44 in. Pieces of this set can be seen in "Miriam Haskell Jewelry" by Gordon & Pamfiloff, pages...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Madeleine Albright's Lizard Pin Brooch 7.5" Articulated And "Read My Pins" Book
Madeleine Albright's Lizard Pin Brooch 7.5" Articulated And "Read My Pins" Book

Madeleine Albright's Lizard Pin Brooch 7.5" Articulated And "Read My Pins" Book

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's Lizard Pin Brooch, along with a copy of her book "Read My Pins: Stories From A Diplomat's Jewel Box."

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Mauboussin - Book of Jewels (Book)
Mauboussin - Book of Jewels (Book)

Mauboussin - Book of Jewels (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

A beautifully photographed hard back book which is now out of print and is the most important monograph on the house of Mauboussin. The book covers six generations of the family of j...

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20th Century Brooches

Madeleine Albright's Snake In Branch Pin Brooch Earrings And Read My Pins Book
Madeleine Albright's Snake In Branch Pin Brooch Earrings And Read My Pins Book

Madeleine Albright's Snake In Branch Pin Brooch Earrings And Read My Pins Book

By Erwin Pearl

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's extraordinary Snake Serpent in a Branch Pin Brooch with the matching Earrings, along with a copy of her book "Read My...

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20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Marchak by Marguerite De Cerval (Book)
Marchak by Marguerite De Cerval (Book)

Marchak by Marguerite De Cerval (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Four generations separate us from the founding of the Maison de bijouterie, joaillerie et orfèvrerie Joseph Marchak, in 1878, in kyiv. One hundred and thirty years punctuated by effo...

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20th Century Brooches

Rene Boivin Joaillier by Francoise Cailles (Book)
Rene Boivin Joaillier by Francoise Cailles (Book)

Rene Boivin Joaillier by Francoise Cailles (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

The English version of the rare monograph on Rene Boivin. A highly sought after book!!! To quote the Primavera Gallery, "René Boivin was thus introduced to the world of high fashion...

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20th Century Brooches

Jegendstil-Schmuck aus Pforzheim by Fritz Falk (Book)
Jegendstil-Schmuck aus Pforzheim by Fritz Falk (Book)

Jegendstil-Schmuck aus Pforzheim by Fritz Falk (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Other fecund sources of collaboration were the Darmstadt Mathildenhohe artists and Wiener Werkstatte.The author has discovered hitherto unpublished contemporary source material and h...

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20th Century Brooches

Danske Smykker (Danish Jewelry) by Jacob Thage (Book)
Danske Smykker (Danish Jewelry) by Jacob Thage (Book)

Danske Smykker (Danish Jewelry) by Jacob Thage (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

A magnificent illustrated history of Danish Jewelry. The book offers an exhaustive overview of the development of jewelry-making in Denmark, from its beginnings in the Renaissance to...

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20th Century Brooches

Les Fouquet: Bijoutiers & Joailliers a Paris 1860-1960 (Book)
Les Fouquet: Bijoutiers & Joailliers a Paris 1860-1960 (Book)

Les Fouquet: Bijoutiers & Joailliers a Paris 1860-1960 (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This book is the scarce hardback edition of a very important monograph on a family of three generations of Parisian jewellers. Alphonse founded the firm in 1860 and it was carried on...

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20th Century Brooches

Tiffany's 20th Century: A Portrait of American Style by John Loring (Book)
Tiffany's 20th Century: A Portrait of American Style by John Loring (Book)

Tiffany's 20th Century: A Portrait of American Style by John Loring (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

1997. Hardback. 240 pages. The book's nearly 350 illustrations include many newly made photographs of dazzling jewels, silver, and objets from throughout this remarkable century. Th...

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20th Century Brooches

Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross, Gript Book Piece
Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross, Gript Book Piece

Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross, Gript Book Piece

By Maison Gripoix

Located in New York, NY

Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross from the 1950's. Emerald poured glass is adorned with settings which hold aurora crystal stones. 2.25". 1970's France. Made for Gript ...

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Vintage 1970s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Rings: Symbols of Wealth, Power and Affection by Diana Scarisbrick (Book)
Rings: Symbols of Wealth, Power and Affection by Diana Scarisbrick (Book)

Rings: Symbols of Wealth, Power and Affection by Diana Scarisbrick (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Rings are unique among personal adornments: none other carries such a weight of symbolism. Rings can be enjoyed for themselves as objects of beauty; but equally fascinating are the m...

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20th Century Brooches

Jean Vendome: Les Voyages Precieux d'un Createur by Marlene Cregut-Ledue (Book)
Jean Vendome: Les Voyages Precieux d'un Createur by Marlene Cregut-Ledue (Book)

Jean Vendome: Les Voyages Precieux d'un Createur by Marlene Cregut-Ledue (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Hailed as the "master of contemporary jewellery," Jean Vendôme is the creator of jewellery in a half-century style. Once established at 352 rue Saint Honoré in Paris, he designed nea...

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20th Century Brooches

The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor by John Culme & Nicholas Rayner (Book)
The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor by John Culme & Nicholas Rayner (Book)

The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor by John Culme & Nicholas Rayner (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

In this beautiful book, an enduring record of the most remarkable jewellery sale of our time, each piece of the Windsor collection is fully described not only in gemological terms bu...

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage 18KT Gold Lapis Lazuli Mouse Brooch with Ruby Accents
Vintage 18KT Gold Lapis Lazuli Mouse Brooch with Ruby Accents

Vintage 18KT Gold Lapis Lazuli Mouse Brooch with Ruby Accents

Located in Braintree, GB

A charming vintage brooch in 18KT gold modelled as a stylised mouse, shown standing upright and holding a book.

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Mid-20th Century European Modern Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gripoix Pearls and Rhinestones on a Gilded Metal Brooch
Gripoix Pearls and Rhinestones on a Gilded Metal Brooch

Gripoix Pearls and Rhinestones on a Gilded Metal Brooch

By Maison Gripoix

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Work of the workshop Gripoix. A similar brooch is visible in the book "Les Paruriers". Additional information: Dimensions: 5 W x 8 H cm Condition: Good condition Seller Ref num...

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Couture Schiaparelli Gripoix Baretti Glass Faux Sapphires&Pearls Parure 1938-49
Couture Schiaparelli Gripoix Baretti Glass Faux Sapphires&Pearls Parure 1938-49

Couture Schiaparelli Gripoix Baretti Glass Faux Sapphires&Pearls Parure 1938-49

Located in Chicago, IL

While that similarly sized Baretti-book brooch--with additional blue, green and red round beads and instead clear crystals--was commissioned by Chanel in the 1950s, Baretti frequentl...

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal

A diamond-set white rabbit brooch
A diamond-set white rabbit brooch

A diamond-set white rabbit brooch

Located in London, GB

A whimsical diamond-set white rabbit brooch. This is perfect for any book lover. This brooch showcases fantastic attention to detail, not only with the realistically carved rabbits’ ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches

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Book piece Eisenberg Blue Flower Clip Brooch
Book piece Eisenberg Blue Flower Clip Brooch

Book piece Eisenberg Blue Flower Clip Brooch

By Eisenberg

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Original Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 1.6 in Materials: base metal, rhinestones

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage Signed Trifari Book Piece Crystal Bow Brooch
Vintage Signed Trifari Book Piece Crystal Bow Brooch

Vintage Signed Trifari Book Piece Crystal Bow Brooch

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

This highly collectible vintage signed Trifari bow brooch has been featured in many costume jewelry books. This flowing bow has clear and pink crystals in a silver tone setting. I...

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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch
Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch

Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch

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H 2.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.2 in L 2.25 in

Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch

By Monet

Located in Easton, PA

Condition: Very good for its age; light speckling throughout and very minor bend to the pin. An identical brooch is shown on pg. 113 of Alice Vega's book "Monet; The Master Jewelers....

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Authentic Book Piece Mazer Crystal Masked Woman Brooch
Vintage Authentic Book Piece Mazer Crystal Masked Woman Brooch

Vintage Authentic Book Piece Mazer Crystal Masked Woman Brooch

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

This is the famous original Mazer masked woman crystal face that is in the jewelry books. Her crown has green and blue crystals. Below are faux ruby crystals that are encrusted wit...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Vintage Rare Book Piece Woman Eisenberg Fur Clip-Pin
Vintage Rare Book Piece Woman Eisenberg Fur Clip-Pin

Vintage Rare Book Piece Woman Eisenberg Fur Clip-Pin

By Eisenberg

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare Eisenberg fur clip from the 30s. It is in the “Jewels of Fantasy” by Deana Ferneti. It is in pristine condition. It has the woman holding a broom. Her dress i...

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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Rare 1930s Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Pin
Rare 1930s Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Pin

Rare 1930s Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Pin

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare 1930s vintage Hobe brooch created with an Asian man in a dark, heavily carved coral. The large golden halo has aqua color crystals in sterling silver with a gold wash....

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Rare Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Netsuke Pin
Rare Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Netsuke Pin

Rare Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Netsuke Pin

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

This rare, 1930’s book piece vintage signed Hobe pin features an Asian themed Netsuke in ivory color resin in a gold tone setting. This pin measures 2-3/8” x 1-1/2” with a turn closu...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

18k, Gold/Enemal, Mauboussin Water Lily Brooch from, 1968
18k, Gold/Enemal, Mauboussin Water Lily Brooch from, 1968

18k, Gold/Enemal, Mauboussin Water Lily Brooch from, 1968

By Mauboussin

Located in Heerlen, NL

An 18K. yellow gold brooch with white and green enamel, signed: Bonebakker and provided with French hallmarks which refer to the maker: Mauboussin A brilliant cut diamond of 0.12 ct ...

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Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Imperial Russian Faberge 14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Romanov Tercentenary Brooch
Imperial Russian Faberge 14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Romanov Tercentenary Brooch

Imperial Russian Faberge 14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Romanov Tercentenary Brooch

By Fabergé

Located in Sofia , BG

You can see on the photo below 2 modifications of this brooch in the " Faberge: Lost and Found" book on page 136 and 137- one brooch same like this,which is in Hillwood Museum with D...

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Vintage 1910s Russian Russian Empire Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Early 1900s Book Chain and Topaz Faceted Glass Pendant/Brooch Necklace
Early 1900s Book Chain and Topaz Faceted Glass Pendant/Brooch Necklace

Early 1900s Book Chain and Topaz Faceted Glass Pendant/Brooch Necklace

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is hanging from a brass book chain necklace with a watch chain clasp. The brooch measures 4.6" long by 1.65" wide and the necklace is 19" long by .35" wide.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal, Brass

Book of Rene Boivin Jeweller
Book of Rene Boivin Jeweller

Book of Rene Boivin Jeweller

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This is the incredibly scarce English translation of the already rare monograph on Rene Boivin. The house of Boivin was run initially until his death by Rene Boivin and then from his...

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20th Century Brooches

Book of Chaumet - Master Jewellers since 1780
Book of Chaumet - Master Jewellers since 1780

Book of Chaumet - Master Jewellers since 1780

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H 14.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.66 in

Book of Chaumet - Master Jewellers since 1780

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

A beautiful book in a clamshell box which was published in 1995. This is probably the most in depth reference work on the house of Chaumet. It is superbly illustrated throughout with...

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20th Century Brooches

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Open Book Bookmark #18431
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Open Book Bookmark #18431

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Open Book Bookmark #18431

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Open Book Bookmark This open book bookmark was meticulously crafted from sterling silver by amazing designer Tiffany & Co and would make a great gift fo...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Madeleine Albright's Cobra Snake Serpent Pin Brooch And Read My Pins Book
Madeleine Albright's Cobra Snake Serpent Pin Brooch And Read My Pins Book

Madeleine Albright's Cobra Snake Serpent Pin Brooch And Read My Pins Book

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's Cobra Snake Serpent Pin Brooch, along with a copy of her book "Read My Pins: Stories From A Diplomat's Jewel Box."

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Madeleine Albright's Snake In Branch Pin Brooch And Read My Pins Book
Madeleine Albright's Snake In Branch Pin Brooch And Read My Pins Book

Madeleine Albright's Snake In Branch Pin Brooch And Read My Pins Book

By Erwin Pearl

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's extraordinary Snake Serpent in a Branch Pin Brooch, along with a copy of her book "Read My Pins: Stories From A Diplo...

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20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Madeleine Albright's Leaf Flower Pin Brooch 3 Inches And "Read My Pins" Book
Madeleine Albright's Leaf Flower Pin Brooch 3 Inches And "Read My Pins" Book

Madeleine Albright's Leaf Flower Pin Brooch 3 Inches And "Read My Pins" Book

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's elegant and dramatic Leaf and Flower Pin Brooch, along with a copy of her book "Read My Pins: Stories From A Diplomat...

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Mauboussin Book of Jewels
Mauboussin Book of Jewels

Mauboussin Book of Jewels

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H 12.5 in W 9.25 in D 1.25 in

Mauboussin Book of Jewels

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

A beautifully photographed hard back book which is now out of print and is the most important monograph on the house of Mauboussin. The book covers six generations of the family of j...

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20th Century Brooches

Rene Boivin Joaillier by Francoise Cailles (Book)
Rene Boivin Joaillier by Francoise Cailles (Book)

Rene Boivin Joaillier by Francoise Cailles (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

The French version of the rare monograph on Rene Boivin. A highly sought after book!!! To quote the Primavera Gallery, "René Boivin was thus introduced to the world of high fashion ...

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20th Century Brooches

Couture ElsaSchiaparelli France Depose FeatherCrystalGold Pagan Bird Brooch 1938
Couture ElsaSchiaparelli France Depose FeatherCrystalGold Pagan Bird Brooch 1938

Couture ElsaSchiaparelli France Depose FeatherCrystalGold Pagan Bird Brooch 1938

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in Chicago, IL

Likewise dated around 1940 in the aforementioned book on page 124, a Schiaparelli-commissioned bird hat-pin with a similarly textured yellow-gold gilt metal head depicting a duck is ...

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Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Verdura: The Life and Work of a Master Jeweler by Patricia Corbett (Book)
Verdura: The Life and Work of a Master Jeweler by Patricia Corbett (Book)

Verdura: The Life and Work of a Master Jeweler by Patricia Corbett (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Verdura’s beguiling jewelry, from ruby hearts wrapped with braided gold rope to scallop shells studded with precious stones.The exquisite creations of Fulco di Verdura (1898–1978) ar...

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage Hattie Carnegie Book Piece Brooch
Vintage Hattie Carnegie Book Piece Brooch

Vintage Hattie Carnegie Book Piece Brooch

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Austin, TX

Period: 1950s Hallmark: Hattie Carnegie Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2.4 Inch Materials: base metal, rhinestones, faux gemstones, plastic

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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Vintage Trifari 1940s Famous Book Piece Sterling Bird Brooch
Vintage Trifari 1940s Famous Book Piece Sterling Bird Brooch

Vintage Trifari 1940s Famous Book Piece Sterling Bird Brooch

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Once you see this Trifari bird brooch, you will recognize it right away. It’s in almost every jewelry book and is one of the most collectible brooches ever.

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Vintage Rare Book Piece CoroCraft Sterling French Poodle Brooch
Vintage Rare Book Piece CoroCraft Sterling French Poodle Brooch

Vintage Rare Book Piece CoroCraft Sterling French Poodle Brooch

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

You never get to see this rare CoroCraft French poodle brooch that was made in the 1940s. Adorned with rows of rhinestones on its body and legs and at the end of its tail. It is mad...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Rare Book Piece Vintage Coro Famous Flower Brooch/Pin
Rare Book Piece Vintage Coro Famous Flower Brooch/Pin

Rare Book Piece Vintage Coro Famous Flower Brooch/Pin

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Any collector knows how rare this famous Coro rose pin is. The flower opens layer by layer in an enameled muted lavender accented with rows of rhinestones at the end of each petal. ...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Vintage Collectible Eisenberg Fish Sterling Brooch 1940s Book piece
Vintage Collectible Eisenberg Fish Sterling Brooch 1940s Book piece

Vintage Collectible Eisenberg Fish Sterling Brooch 1940s Book piece

By Eisenberg

Located in Austin, TX

Period: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Original Condition: very good Dimensions: H 2.3 Inch Materials: sterling silver, rhinestones, faux pearls, enamel Free worldwide shipping.

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

VERY Rare 1930s Bakelite & Celluloid School Days DATE-BOOK Brooch Pin
VERY Rare 1930s Bakelite & Celluloid School Days DATE-BOOK Brooch Pin

VERY Rare 1930s Bakelite & Celluloid School Days DATE-BOOK Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An exceptionally rare figural Bakelite pin, this date book, subcategory from school days similar 'book' pins, is constructed of a thick painted bakelite pencil as a bar pin on top 1...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Vintage Butterscotch Book Piece Bakelite Prancing Horse Pin
Vintage Butterscotch Book Piece Bakelite Prancing Horse Pin

Vintage Butterscotch Book Piece Bakelite Prancing Horse Pin

Located in New York, NY

This highly collectible book piece of a fun prancing horse is made of a butterscotch color Bakelite. It has a brass vintage harness and is decorated with 7 brass buttons on top. It m...

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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Famous Book Piece 1930s Google Eye Bakelite Horse Pin
Famous Book Piece 1930s Google Eye Bakelite Horse Pin

Famous Book Piece 1930s Google Eye Bakelite Horse Pin

Located in New York, NY

The pins sold for thousands and can be found in any important book. This 1930s red Bakelite google eye horse brooch has a gold tone harness and the cloth reins are a striped candy ...

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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Vintage 1940s Book Piece Trifari Leaf Fur Clip
Vintage 1940s Book Piece Trifari Leaf Fur Clip

Vintage 1940s Book Piece Trifari Leaf Fur Clip

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

This is a very collectible Trifari. It has Trifari’s famous floral leaf with blue fruit salad glass and clear rhinestones accenting the other side. It is set in a gold tone metal a...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Vintage Rare Book Piece Woman Eisenberg Fur Clip-Pin
Vintage Rare Book Piece Woman Eisenberg Fur Clip-Pin

Vintage Rare Book Piece Woman Eisenberg Fur Clip-Pin

By Eisenberg

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare Eisenberg fur clip from the 30s. It is in the “Jewels of Fantasy” by Deana Ferneti. It is in pristine condition. It has the woman holding a broom. Her dress i...

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Vintage 1940s Trifari Sterling Book Piece Hand Fur Clip
Vintage 1940s Trifari Sterling Book Piece Hand Fur Clip

Vintage 1940s Trifari Sterling Book Piece Hand Fur Clip

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

This is the famous Trifari hand fur clip that has been published in many costume jewelry books. It has a lady’s hand with a faux pearl ring on her finger. The cuff is designed with r...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Vintage 1940s Book Piece Trifari Famous Hands Fur Clip/Pins
Vintage 1940s Book Piece Trifari Famous Hands Fur Clip/Pins

Vintage 1940s Book Piece Trifari Famous Hands Fur Clip/Pins

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

This set of lovely hand fur clips by Trifari was made in the 1940s by Alfred Philippe. They’re made with sparkling clear rhinestones and faux pearls. It is made in a gold tone setti...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Vintage 1930’s Alfred Philippe “Trifari” Book Piece Floral Fur Clip
Vintage 1930’s Alfred Philippe “Trifari” Book Piece Floral Fur Clip

Vintage 1930’s Alfred Philippe “Trifari” Book Piece Floral Fur Clip

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

This is a famous Trifari fur clip designed by Alfred Philippe in the l930’s and has been featured in many jewelry books. The fur clip features a floral design with faux blue moonston...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Charming David Webb Emerald and Diamond Shell Brooch
Charming David Webb Emerald and Diamond Shell Brooch

Charming David Webb Emerald and Diamond Shell Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful brooch was featured in the book "Brooches: Timeless Adornment" by Lori Ettlinger Gross on pp.166-167.

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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 40s Signed CoroCraft Sterling Colorful Deer Brooch
Vintage 40s Signed CoroCraft Sterling Colorful Deer Brooch

Vintage 40s Signed CoroCraft Sterling Colorful Deer Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This famous vintage signed CoroCraft deer brooch is a book piece. The deer has red crystal ears with a multi-color crystal wreath around its neck.

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold Sputnik Earclips

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold Sputnik Earclips

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

., stamped 18K, illustrated (with matching brooch) in the Tiffany "Blue Book" from 1972.

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Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

RARE Book Piece 1940s Vintage Trifari Sterling Crown Brooches & Earrings
RARE Book Piece 1940s Vintage Trifari Sterling Crown Brooches & Earrings

RARE Book Piece 1940s Vintage Trifari Sterling Crown Brooches & Earrings

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

This well-known vintage book piece set by Trifari is very special. It has two crowns with the moonstone cabochons. One crown is larger than the other so you can wear them together ...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Vintage WWII Era Miriam Haskell Book Piece Faux-Coral Beaded Dress Clip
Vintage WWII Era Miriam Haskell Book Piece Faux-Coral Beaded Dress Clip

Vintage WWII Era Miriam Haskell Book Piece Faux-Coral Beaded Dress Clip

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Easton, PA

Silvertone hand beaded faux-coral glass beads with gray terminals with black enamel and clear rhinestone leaves dress clip with clear plastic pierced backing. Unmarked Miriam Haskell...

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Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage “Two Birds on a Branch” Brooch by Trifari
Vintage “Two Birds on a Branch” Brooch by Trifari

Vintage “Two Birds on a Branch” Brooch by Trifari

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in London, GB

Marked: Trifari, Pat.Pend Reference: The brooch is a book piece and is depicted in “American Costume Jewellery”, by Carla and Roberto Brunialti and in “Costume Jewellery” by Harri...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium

Kenneth J Lane Gold Carved Jade and Coral Butterfly Brooch
Kenneth J Lane Gold Carved Jade and Coral Butterfly Brooch

Kenneth J Lane Gold Carved Jade and Coral Butterfly Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set in gold plate and signed on the underside KJL. This coveted brooch is a book piece which can be found featured in Nancy Schiffer's book, "Kenneth Jay Lane", and a book by former...

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1990s More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Gold Plate

Antique Edwardian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Child's Rattle, Hallmarked 1906
Antique Edwardian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Child's Rattle, Hallmarked 1906

Antique Edwardian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Child's Rattle, Hallmarked 1906

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

One side of the top shows the full hallmark from the Birmingham Assay Office for the year 1906, together with the makers' mark of A&L Ld, of Frederick Street in Birmingham who were k...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver

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Vintage Art Deco Handbag

Located in London, GB

The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...

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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960

Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960

$245Sale Price|34% Off

H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in

Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960

Located in University City, MO

Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...

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1960s American Novelty Bags

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Grey MOP Coral Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Grey MOP Coral Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Grey MOP Coral Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Grey Mother Of Pearl Coral Butterfly Brooch Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 16 brilliant round cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F color 4 Grey Mother Of Pe...

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Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4

New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Shell: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Polyester Sequined Neckline Flowing down one side and at back strap Zipper and Hook Closure Bust 36" Empire W...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s

Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Sparks, NV

Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Hermès Bleu Glacier Ostrich Leather Mini Plume II
Hermès Bleu Glacier Ostrich Leather Mini Plume II

Hermès Bleu Glacier Ostrich Leather Mini Plume II

$9,125

H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in

Hermès Bleu Glacier Ostrich Leather Mini Plume II

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Bleu Glacier Ostrich Leather Mini Plume II Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6120 Brand: Hermès Model: Mini Plume II Type: Tote, Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: D Age: 2019 Acc...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW

HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri

White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...

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2010s French Wedding Dresses

PAMELA DENNIS 2001 Vintage Gunmetal Silver Evening Gown Maxi Dress
PAMELA DENNIS 2001 Vintage Gunmetal Silver Evening Gown Maxi Dress

PAMELA DENNIS 2001 Vintage Gunmetal Silver Evening Gown Maxi Dress

By Pamela Dennis

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Pamela Dennis Evenings 2001 Vintage Metallic gunmetal silver Size USA 12 Pristine condition Measurements in inches laying flat: length 57, pit to pit 17, smallest of waist 17 Final...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Hermès Long Ghillies Gloves Leather Silk Size 7
Hermès Long Ghillies Gloves Leather Silk Size 7

Hermès Long Ghillies Gloves Leather Silk Size 7

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous and Elegant Authentic Hermès Gloves The top beautifully adorned with a band decorated with holes and nicely cut on the edge in the ghillies style Made in France Made of s...

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Late 20th Century French Gloves

Gianni Versace Silk Dress with Beaded Straps
Gianni Versace Silk Dress with Beaded Straps

Gianni Versace Silk Dress with Beaded Straps

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black silk dress with beaded straps from Gianni Versace Couture. It is a simple dress that skims the body with 2 straps at each shoulder made of silver glass tubular bea...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Miriam Haskell Elaborate Pearl Hinged Cuff Bracelet
Miriam Haskell Elaborate Pearl Hinged Cuff Bracelet

Miriam Haskell Elaborate Pearl Hinged Cuff Bracelet

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Amazing collector quality Miriam Haskell elaborate etched and incised hinged cuff bracelet of signature Russian gilt plating with large and small baroque pearl flower heads, prong se...

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Vintage 1940s American Anglo-Indian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Vivienne Westwood veiled raffia boater hat, ss 1988
Vivienne Westwood veiled raffia boater hat, ss 1988

Vivienne Westwood veiled raffia boater hat, ss 1988

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Vivienne Westwood raffia boater hat ▪ Black grosgrain ribbon with bow ▪ Black fishnet veil ▪ Size Medium ▪ Spring-Summer 1988

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1980s British Hats

Rene Caovilla Moss Green Alligator Skin Handbag
Rene Caovilla Moss Green Alligator Skin Handbag

Rene Caovilla Moss Green Alligator Skin Handbag

By René Caovilla

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rene Caovilla Moss Green Alligator Skin Handbag. René Caovilla's creations are entirely hand-made, using only the highest quality materials and this alligator skin bag is no exceptio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Novelty Bags

Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch
Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch

Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

Rare Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch from the 1950's. Highly unusual, completely hand made and beaded with ruby plastic beads on body and glass one on clasp. Unsigned. It...

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1950s Italian Clutches

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Brooch Book For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact brooch book you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Silver, Base Metal and Sterling Silver, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect brooch book may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic brooch book over the years, but those made by Trifari, Eisenberg and Hobé Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a brooch book, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Brooch Book?

On average, a brooch book at 1stDibs sells for $498, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.