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French Art Nouveau Naturalistic Papillon De Nuit Brooch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large French Art Nouveau natural horn brooch, finely hand carved, depicting a large naturalistic
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1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches Antique Brooches

Materials

Brass

Platinum Art Deco Onyx & 7.00ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 16.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report# : 52229844958 Weight: 1.74 Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Colo...
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1920s Art Deco Brooches Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Gold Miner's Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Composed of a shovel, pick axe and nugget, and a late Victorian gold bar brooch, brooch length
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1890s British Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold

Aquamarine Filigree 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine 14kt Gold Brooch.Brooch is beautifully adorned with 11 vibrant oval shaped aquamarines
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Antique Aquamarine Filigree 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Aquamarine Filigree 14 Karat Gold Brooch
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H 1.5 in L 2.25 in
Victorian Lock and Key Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Lock and Key Brooch brooch from the late 19th Century. A gladiator's profile is set into
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1880s American Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Art Deco Diamond Brooch, circa 1920
Located in Uccle, BE
18K White gold Brooch. Brooch circa 1920 set with an old cut center diamond of approximately 0.90
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1910s French Art Deco Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique French Art Deco Diamond Brooch, circa 1920
French Art Deco Diamond Brooch, circa 1920
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W 1.19 in D 0.32 in L 2.25 in
Antique Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Dome Gold Brooch
Located in Joelton, TN
AN ANTIQUE TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND 18k BROOCH brooch. The domed body is set to the centre with a rose
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1890s English Late Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique 19th Century Victorian Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Pearls and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Victorian gold brooch Brooch is mounted with pearls and pearl surround and
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Mid-18th Century English Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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

Antique Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Metal painted Antique Brooch. Diameter: 3.80 centimeters. Total weight: 15.51 grams.
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches Antique Brooches

Antique Brooch
Antique Brooch
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Silver Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Silver brooch in a quadrangular shape, cut with interlocking geometric patterns and stylized
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches Antique Brooches

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White Diamond, Silver

Silver Brooch
Silver Brooch
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L 2.76 in
Victorian Diamond Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Victorian era 1850s brooch in open work designed with a ribbon with old mine cut diamonds and rose
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1850s Brooches Antique Brooches

Victorian Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pearl, Diamond, & Ruby Bird Brooch An 18-karat gold bird motif brooch set with round cut
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Early 1900s Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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

Victorian Bird Brooch
Victorian Bird Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 2.75 in
Victorian Moonstone Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Moonstone Brooch, circa 1890. This extraordinary, large brooch is set with 25
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1890s Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Moonstone, Gilt Metal

Victorian Moonstone Brooch
Victorian Moonstone Brooch
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Dm 2.25 in
Fabergé Diamond Brooch
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This sophisticated brooch, composed of swirling motifs and glittering white diamonds, hails from
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Early 20th Century Russian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fabergé Diamond Brooch
Fabergé Diamond Brooch
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H 0.5 in W 4.5 in
Bird Diamond Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
A stunning diamond brooch in a bird design. 1.14 carat of single cut pave diamonds; 4.67 grams of
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19th Century Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Silver

Bird Diamond Brooch
Bird Diamond Brooch
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L 1.78 in
Antique Gold Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
14K yellow gold brooch set by four red stones. Length: 4.20 centimeters. Gross weight: 2.27 grams.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches Antique Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Brooch
Antique Gold Brooch
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Antique Butterfly Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
charming antique butterfly brooch is very charming. The use of fine detail and texture, demonstrate a
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1890s Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Butterfly Brooch
Antique Butterfly Brooch
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H 1.13 in W 1.38 in
Castellani Micromosaic Brooch
By Castellani
Located in Riverdale, NY
Castellani Micromosaic Brooch from the late 19th Century. Incredibly minute tesserae are hand
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1870s Italian Revival Brooches Antique Brooches

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18k Gold

Castellani Micromosaic Brooch
Castellani Micromosaic Brooch
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W 1 in L 1 in
Victorian Carbuncle Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous drop brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This rounded piece has
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19th Century Brooches Antique Brooches

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Gold Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 14 karat red gold brooch with diamonds, Italy late 1800s Length 8.5 cm Width 1.5 cm
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Late 19th Century Italian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Red Gold Brooch
Red Gold Brooch
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W 0.6 in L 3.35 in
Japanese Shakudō Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully detailed Japanese 19th Century Shakudō brooch. L 1.50", W .75". Excellent condition.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Brooches Antique Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Japanese Shakudō Brooch
Japanese Shakudō Brooch
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W 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Coral Angel Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large coral brooch of an angel, Italy, 18th century. weight: 19.1 grams dimensions: 6.1 cm.
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Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Coral, 18k Gold

Diamond Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Turtle brooch. finely crafted in 18 k yellow gold, with brilliant cut diamonds, weighing a total of
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Early 1900s Unknown Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian Violin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful figural brooch from the late 19th Century depicting a 3 dimensional realistic violin
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Gold-filled

Victorian Violin Brooch
Victorian Violin Brooch
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W 0.75 in L 2 in
Victorian Brooch Earrings Half Pearl Gold Brooch Earrings Set
Located in Firenze, IT
Composed by the an half pearl brooch centered cartouche shape brooch with at the back the
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1890s British Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Pearl, Gold

Cameo Brooch 9k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
9k yellow gold cameo brooch – size 5.3 cm x 4.0 cm Detailed description the size of the brooch is
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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9k Gold

Cameo Brooch 9k gold
Cameo Brooch 9k gold
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W 1.58 in L 2.09 in
Georgian Enamelled Mourning Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a charming antique mourning brooch from the Georgian era. The brooch showcases exceptional
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18th Century Brooches Antique Brooches

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Diamond Pin Brooch in Platinum and Yellow Gold. Circa 1900. Security in metal. Height
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Early 1900s European Belle Époque Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

French Edwardian Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Edwardian repousse cat portrait brooch. The round free form brooch of silver plate with
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1910s French Edwardian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Silver Plate

French Edwardian Cat Brooch
French Edwardian Cat Brooch
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W 2.75 in L 2.75 in
Mellerio Stomacher Diamond Brooch
By Mellerio
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable and rare circa 19th century stomacher brooch showcases the unparalleled artistry of
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19th Century French Edwardian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond

Georgian Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful and rare diamond brooch from the mid Georgian era. The diamonds are set in
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1780s Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Silver

Lalique Glass Fish Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Lalique Glass Fish Brooch A gold brooch set with green glass Signed Lalique Diameter: 1.75"
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Early 1900s French Brooches Antique Brooches

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalique Glass Fish Brooch
Lalique Glass Fish Brooch
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Dm 1.75 in
Georgian Enamel Remembrance Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Enamel Remembrance Brooch with hair compartment under glass from the early 19th Century
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1830s British Georgian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel

Old XIXth BROOCH, Enamels, Silver, Vermeil, Antik BROOCH, Burgundy France
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
OLD BROOCH early 19th century, antique brooch, in Georgian French enamel and vermeil silver
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Vermeil, Silver

Antique Diamond Filigree Brooch
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the early twentieth century. The brooch features
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches Antique Brooches

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

Art Deco Diamond Brooch
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
delicate, forming an elegant, sophisticated brooch . Wear as a brooch or on a velvet ribbon as a dog collar
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1920s American Art Deco Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Brooch
Art Deco Diamond Brooch
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L 1.75 in
Victorian Diamond Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Diamond Star Brooch Mounted on Silver and Gold Measurements: 1.75 inches long Total
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Early 1900s Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond

Victorian Diamond Star Brooch
Victorian Diamond Star Brooch
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L 1.75 in
Antique Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian brooch 1907 decorted with 1 green dematoid and 1 garnet stone in 14k gold
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Early 1900s Brooches Antique Brooches

Victorian Diamond Star Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a glorious diamond brooch dating back to the Victorian era. This antique piece has
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19th Century Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Sterling Scottish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Sterling Scottish Brooch from the 19th Century. Mid 19th Century with Greek Key blue
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1860s Scottish High Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Garnet Dome Brooch, 1890.
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Garnet Dome Brooch, was created around 1890. 19th-century Garnet half sphere brooch with a massive
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1890s Brooches Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet

Garnet Dome Brooch, 1890.
Garnet Dome Brooch, 1890.
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L 1.1 in
A Platinum & Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
A 1920s openwork oval marquise shape diamond brooch set at the centre with three circle cut
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1920s Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
The legendary Michelangelo's Moses is meticulously recreated in this 19th-century cameo brooch
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
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H 1.5 in W 1.25 in
Antique 15ct Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian 15ct Gold Brooch with beautiful granule detailing fully tested pin is 15 carat
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Late 19th Century Italian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Brooch
Antique 15ct Gold Brooch
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W 0.4 in D 0.08 in L 1.58 in
Victorian garnet stone brooch
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old garnet brooch from the early Victorian era from Great Britain made of 0.375 gold Very good
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1910s British Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Garnet, 9k Gold

Victorian garnet stone brooch
Victorian garnet stone brooch
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W 1.58 in
Antique Diamond Demantoid Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Diamond Demantoid Brooch Round-cut diamonds of approximately 1.4 carats, round-cut
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Early 1900s Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond

Antique Diamond Demantoid Brooch
Antique Diamond Demantoid Brooch
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W 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Pearl 18k Gold Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
18K yellow gold brooch centered by a cultured pearl. Length: 5.80 centimeters. Gross weight: 2.11
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Early 20th Century European Brooches Antique Brooches

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Revivalist Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Revivalist Brooch, circa 1870 Additonal Information: Material: Partly Gilded Silver, Ceramic
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19th Century European Revival Brooches Antique Brooches

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Garnet, Silver

Revivalist Brooch, circa 1870
Revivalist Brooch, circa 1870
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Dm 2.13 in
Diamond Filigree Platinum Brooch
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning Diamond and platinum brooch has 127 bright white diamonds ( total weight
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1920s American Art Deco Brooches Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Filigree Platinum Brooch
Diamond Filigree Platinum Brooch
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H 0.88 in W 0.88 in L 1.25 in
Antique Bow Brooch Diamond
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Bow Brooch Diamond. Centered by a round colored diamond (not tested) approx. 1.20 carat
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1910s Art Nouveau Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
From the Victorian era, this charming French silver brooch is set with numerous rose and table-cut
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Silver

Antique Diamond Flower Brooch
Antique Diamond Flower Brooch
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W 1.65 in L 2.75 in
Castellani Roman Coin Brooch
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Castellani Roman coin brooch Ancient Roman coin, silver Size: width 2.1 cm, length 2.1 cm Total
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Late 19th Century Classical Roman Brooches Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver

Castellani Roman Coin Brooch
Castellani Roman Coin Brooch
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W 0.83 in L 0.83 in
Edwardian Diamond Wreath Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Edwardian brooch is easy to wear with any outfit. • Metal: Platinum • Circa: 1910s
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1910s Edwardian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Wreath Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Wreath Brooch
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Dm 1.25 in
Art Deco Blackberry Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920-30s, Austria. This naturalistic Deco period brooch has lush carved jade leaves and
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1920s Austrian Brooches Antique Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Blackberry Brooch
Art Deco Blackberry Brooch
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H 2.38 in W 2 in
Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has
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19th Century Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique, Large Cameo Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Antique, Large Cameo Brooch. Romantic scene. Possibly gilded. Very fine and detailed
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19th Century Baroque Revival Brooches Antique Brooches

Antique, Large Cameo Brooch
Antique, Large Cameo Brooch
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W 2.15 in L 2.56 in
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted, this Edwardian brooch from ca. 1910 exhibits the
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1910s Edwardian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Brooch
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W 2 in L 1.5 in
Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Composed of 18K gold, this antique archaeological revival brooch in the form of a fibula dates from
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Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Brooches Antique Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
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H 1 in W 2.25 in
Victorian Coral Button Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Button Brooch of beautifully matched coral buttons from the late 19th
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1880s Italian Late Victorian Brooches Antique Brooches

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Coral, Gilt Metal

Edwardian Circular Ruby Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian paste and faux ruby cabochon brooch set in silvered metal. The circular brooch is
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches Antique Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Edwardian Circular Ruby Brooch
Edwardian Circular Ruby Brooch
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W 2.75 in
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Brooches Antique Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of brooches antique brooches for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2595 vintage editions and 29 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of brooches antique brooches to choose from, but Victorian and Edwardian brooches antique brooches are of considerable interest. Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1189 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, old european cut and rose cut brooches antique brooches for sale. Most of our brooches antique brooches for sale are for women, but there are 1049 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Brooches Antique Brooches?

Prices for brooches antique brooches start at $100 and top out at $250,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,967.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Brooches Antique Brooches
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A paste brooch will feature hand-cut polished glass. The paste glass is usually polished with metal until it is smooth and shines like a gemstone. A paste brooch is made of such glass and became popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Find a variety of paste brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A golden brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry designed with a hinged pin and catch that is fastened to clothing. It is a piece of ornament usually made of metal, often silver or gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooches are used as fastenings to secure a cloak, shawl or scarf. Decorative brooches also let wearers accessorize and personalize their ensemble. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary brooches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A navette brooch is a brooch that features a gemstone in a Marquise cut. Its sides gently curve and meet at points on either end. Shop a variety of gemstone brooches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Old brooches may be made of a variety of materials. Silver and gold are the most commonly used, but some may be fashioned out of brass, nickel and other metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and modern brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    “En tremblant” is an old French phrase meaning “trembling”, which in jewelry refers to the feature of the piece. En tremblant brooches are crafted with gems and generally feature a floral motif, but can also branch out to birds and other designs. You’ll find a variety of en tremblant brooches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can authenticate a Chanel brooch by checking the back for a little oval stamp or embossed mark. It should be noted that some of the oldest jewelry pieces were not marked, but these pieces are extremely rare and do not often come up for sale. Most of the Chanel jewelry and brooches you will find are from the 1980s or later and will include an oval tag, plate, or stamp. Shop expertly vetted Chanel jewelry from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    To know if your brooch is valuable, first look for hallmarks that signify the maker. Then, use trusted online resources and/or reverse image searches to determine who produced your brooch. Once you know who the maker is, you can examine sales histories on online platforms to learn how much similar brooches have sold for in the past. You can also have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your brooch and give you an estimate of its value. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jewelry makers mostly used C clasps on brooches during the 1890s and early 1900s. However, some designers continued to use them up until the 1930s. The clasp resembles a simple hook. Find a selection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
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    To tell how old a cameo brooch is for certain, you usually need to consult a licensed jewelry appraiser. This is because many authentic pieces do not have marks, and there are many modern reproductions that resemble the antique jewelry. Find a selection of expertly vetted antique cameo brooches on 1stDibs.
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    To authenticate a Chanel brooch, look for the Chanel marking on the back. These markings can be easy to fake so it’s important to buy your luxury goods from reputable sources. Shop a collection of vintage and new Chanel jewelry, bags and clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.