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Vintage Art Deco Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 14 karat white gold art deco brooch with round brilliant and marquis shaped diamonds. There
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Brooch Pin
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Brooch Pin
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H 2.37 in W 1.38 in
Vintage Jadeite Jade Hand 24 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
yellow Gold Brooch. Approx. 3.55” Long. Super cool vintage piece, ready to wear from day to evening with
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Early 20th Century Artisan Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Jade, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Old Mine Brilliant Diamond and Pearl Pin/Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Tested] Weight: 5.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.25ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H Clarity: VS/SI Pearl: N...
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1890s American Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco Brooch Vintage Pin Onyx & Diamond brooch pin 18KT white gold Old Europe
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare Art Deco brooch pin made with a large onyx and a single diamond in the center, the diamond is
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Late 17th Century Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
Located in Antwerp, BE
pin length : 2,65 cm Brooch hight : 2,25 cm Thickness brooch : 0,9 cm Total Weight : 1,6 gr
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
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H 0.89 in W 0.91 in D 0.36 in L 1.05 in
Vintage Petite Pearl Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this charming little vintage treat decorated with petite pearls in platinum. The bar pin is
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Early 1900s American Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Platinum

Antique Griffin Holding a Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand crafted Victorian French Vintage Brooch Pin featuring a Griffin holding an
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Late 19th Century Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch. Center set with
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hand Carved Portrait Amethyst and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Carved Two Portrait Amethyst and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin
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Mid-19th Century Artisan Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Art Deco 2CT Diamond Platinum Brooch Lapel Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Art Deco 1920’s-era brooch pin is crafted in platinum with 10KT yellow gold stick pin. The pin
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1920s Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Platinum

Thieves of Baghdad Signed Enamel, Glass and Faux Pearl Pin / Brooch Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and amazing pin made for the Thieves of Baghad movie is encrusted with vibrant color
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1920s American Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Pearl, Enamel

Vintage Carved Coral and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand carved Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant. Featuring of a Female
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Late 19th Century Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Lucky Scarab Diamond 18 Karat Gold Beetle Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
. 2.25" x 1.25” wide and weighs approx. 26.96gm. This pin is in excellent vintage condition and recently
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in valatie, NY
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch. Early 20th c with a central
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K gold diamond ruby wolf stick pin brooch, Art deco pin animal brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare antique French stick pin featuring a wolf's head. At the heart of this pin brooch
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French Victorian Vintage Mourning Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Victorian style French made Vintage gold mourning brooch pin 18k yellow gold 28.30 grams Cobalt
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Early 19th Century Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Art Deco Bar Brooch - 14k Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Features: Filigree & Milgrain Detailing
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1920s Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Vintage Opal Convertible Brooch/Pendant - 14k Cabochon .50ctw Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .50ctw Cut
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Early 20th Century Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Brooch Pendant Vintage Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully hand crafted Platinum Diamond Brooch/Pendant combines classic Edwardian style with the
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Early 1900s Edwardian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Pendant Flower Basket Diorama Brooch Pin Yellow Gold Antique Victorian
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique Victorian Flower Basket Diorama Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Pin Features a Hand
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1890s Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch Platinum and 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite vintage bar pin with dazzling diamond details. This gorgeous pin will elevate any look
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Asscher Diamond Emerald Flower Brooch Pin 11.16cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional brooch done in the Art Deco era hand crafted in platinum and set with larger old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Knoll and Pregizer Early 20th Century Tortoise and Hare Antique Collar Pins
By Knoll and Pregizer
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
brooches or collar pins are each constructed from silver and depict a tortoise and hare. They are set with
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Silver

Vintage Glazed Ceramic 'Bull Dog' Brooch/Pin - Glass Eyes - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage glazed ceramic 'bull dog' brooch or pin - medium size - hand made - realistically modelled
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

Art Deco Cameo Pendant Vintage Antique Pin Brooch 14K White Gold Flowers
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique Cameo 14K White Gold Art Deco Flower Pin/Brooch Featuring an Exquisitely Hand
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1910s Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin- This elegant cameo brooch features a lovely lady in
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Early 20th Century Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
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W 29 in L 33 in
Yellow Gold Amethyst & Pearl Edwardian Flower Brooch 14k Oval 4.00ct Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: White Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and C-Clasp Theme: Flower Features: Open Cut Design
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1910s Edwardian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Amethyst Diamond Seed Pearl Pin Brooch 1.03ct 14K Yellow Gold Victorian
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique Victorian 1.03ct Amethyst Diamond Seed Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Stunning
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Early 1900s Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Brooch - 14k European .37ctw Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Total Carats: .37ctw Cut: European Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Style: Brooch Fastening Type
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1920s Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Edwardian Bow Watch Pin - 10k Tied Ribbon Vintage Etched Brooch
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1910s - 1920s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Watch Pin Fastening Type
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Early 1900s Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Cameo Brooch White and Yellow Gold Frame Victorian Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
items including New, Never worn vintage Jewelry, vintage and Contemporary Fashion. Any questions please
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Early 1900s Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Flower Pendant or Brooch w Seed Pearls Diamond, Victorian, Circa 1929
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This antique flower pendant brooch can be worn as a pendant or as a brooch/pin. If you look
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1920s American Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Pearl Art Deco Floral Pendant/Pin/Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Milford, DE
Art deco pearls adorn this 14K gold triangular brooch/pendant decorated with floral motifs. Can be
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Silver Citrine Bird Claw Shape Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian bird claw shape pin brooch crafted in silver. Circa 1890. The piece features
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Citrine, Silver

A French 18K Gold, Rock Crystal and Rose Quartz Flower Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage French 18K gold pin brooch. The piece represents a bouqet of flowers. The petals are made
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19th Century French Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Bar Brooch - 14k Euro Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .06ct Cut: European Color: K Clarity: SI2 Style: Solitaire Bar Brooch
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1920s Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Brooch - 10k Single Cut Vintage Floral Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Single Color: G Clarity: SI2 Style: Brooch
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1920s Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Red Carpet Carved Coral Engraved 2-Tone Gold Bezel Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Antique Hand Carved Coral Cameo Brooch Pendant. Featuring the
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Late 19th Century Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Platinum Sapphire & Pearl Art Deco Bar Brooch 14k Rnd .10ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Total Carats: .10ct Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Features: Milgrain
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1920s Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Phoenix Bird Ruby and Sapphire Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: Platinum & Silver [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.1 grams Sapphire Details: Weight: 2.00 carat Cut: Old Portrait Cut Color: Blue, Natural, Unheated Clarity: Mixed ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Platinum

White Gold Simulated Emerald Art Deco Bar Brooch -10k Marq Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Emerald Cut: Marquise Color: Green Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin with Locking C-Clasp
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1920s Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Art Deco Solitaire Brooch - 14k Sq .40ct Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Ruby Carats: .40ct Cut: Square Color: Red Total Carats: .40ct Style: Solitaire Brooch Fastening Type
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1920s Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Three-Stone Bar Brooch - 14k Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Style: Three-Stone Bar Brooch
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1920s Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Brooch 14k Single Cut Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Single Color: I Clarity: SI2 Style: Solitaire Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged
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1920s Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Loyal Order of the Moose Diamond Ruby Pin Brooch Yellow Gold Victorian
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique Loyal Order of the Moose Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Victorian Features a
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1890s Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Left Facing Greek Goddesses Eos And Nyx Shell Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian oval pin brooch - the allegory of the Day and Night. Circa 1870. It features
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19th Century Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Bar Brooch -14k European .30ctw Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: European Color: H - I Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .30ctw Style: Bar Brooch
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1920s Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold & Platinum Diamond Art Deco Brooch - 14k Euro .13ct Vintage Bar Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Features: Filigree Design with Milgrain Detailing
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1920s Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Amethyst Colored Crystal and Gold Tone Geometrical Bezel Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant art-deco pin brooch, featuring an amethyst-colored open-back crystal centerpiece in a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Crystal

White Gold Syn Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch 10k Vintage Filigree Pin Lab-Created
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sapphire Color: Blue Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Features: Floral
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1920s Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

MAUBOUSSIN Citrine & Ruby Bow Pin/Brooch 14K gold 95x63MM
By Mauboussin
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage exaggerated Bow Pin/brooch measuring approximately 95x63MM and weighing 34.2grams
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Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Ruby, Citrine, 14k Gold

MAUBOUSSIN Citrine & Ruby Bow Pin/Brooch 14K gold 95x63MM
MAUBOUSSIN Citrine & Ruby Bow Pin/Brooch 14K gold 95x63MM
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W 3.75 in D 0.67 in L 2.49 in
Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Art Deco Bar Brooch 14k Mine Ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond Carat(s): .05ct Cut: Mine Color: G Clarity: SI1 Natural Seed Pearls Style: Bar Brooch Fastening
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1920s Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch - 14k Sq Step .15ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: .15ct Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Features: Filigree Design with
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1920s Art Deco Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Chesterland, OH
the piece. The vertical mount of the secure pin back makes it easy to wear this stunning brooch with
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Flower Brooch Pin
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite Art Nouveau flower brooch pin is a true testament to the romantic and natural style
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Brooch Floral Pendant 14K Gold 2.47 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
display only) or as a pin or brooch. It measures 1.5" x 1.25". So elegant! The pendant is in great vintage
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Early 1900s Edwardian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Brooch - The center Eurpopean cut diamond
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1920s Unknown Edwardian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 15 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Floral Design Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an elegant Edwardian floral design pin brooch crafted in 15K yellow gold. It features seed
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cat Miniature Portrait Signed Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features a detailed
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Gold

Vintage 4.32 Carat Diamond and 1.93 Carat Ruby Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening. This stunning piece of vintage jewellery
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Brooch Pin Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Brooch Pin Vintage And Antique Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact brooch pin vintage and antique jewellery you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect brooch pin vintage and antique jewellery 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 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic brooch pin vintage and antique jewellery over the years, but those made by Cartier and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A brooch pin vintage and antique jewellery can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and old mine cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a brooch pin vintage and antique jewellery, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Brooch Pin Vintage And Antique Jewellery?

On average, a brooch pin vintage and antique jewellery at 1stDibs sells for $1,400, while they’re typically $255 on the low end and $14,212 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.