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Björn Weckstrom Finnish Modernist Sterling Silver Brooch / Pendant for Lapponia
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Finnish modernist sterling silver brooch or pendant. By Björn Weckstrom for Lapponia
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20th Century Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Goossens for YSL Heart Brooch or Pendant, Vintage from the 1980s
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
This is a YSL Heart Brooch designed by R. Goossens in blue lucite and gold tone metal, Vintage from
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Bee Necklace Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Bee Necklace Brooch. Featuring 20 round brilliant cut diamonds with a
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

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

Baroque Pearl, Rose Gold Brooch/Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Particular fish shape brooch/pendant necklace mounted with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 3.46 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
brooch or pin is a most versatile accessory for your wardrobe. Admiring glances will notice the near 1
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Björn Weckström 14 Karat Gold Brooch Aurinkolaiva
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
"Sunshine" brooch in 14K gold and pearls designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia. Manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold

Björn Weckström 14 Karat Gold Brooch Aurinkolaiva
Björn Weckström 14 Karat Gold Brooch Aurinkolaiva
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W 0.99 in D 0.48 in L 1.5 in
Björn Weckström 14 Karat Gold Brooch Jääriite
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
Jääriite " brooch in 14K gold and pearls designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia. Manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold

Harry Winston Cluster Vintage Platinum Diamond Brooch Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Feasterville, PA
Discover the timeless elegance of the Harry Winston Cluster Vintage Platinum Diamond Brooch, a
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Turquoise Diamond Gold Transformer Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
necklace and as a brooch. Handmade in Margherita Burgener family workshop based in Italy, Valenza. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Björn Weckström Lapponia 14 Karat Gold Brooch Aquarius 1972.
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
Aquarius Brooch in 14K gold and Aquamarine by Björn Weckström for Lapponia. Manufactured in 1972
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold

Lapponia 14 Karat Gold and Pearl Brooch Björn Weckström
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold and Pearl Brooch Björn Weckström Made in Finland 1987. Super fine condition, no
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

14 Karat Gold and Pearl Brooch Björn Weckström Etydi
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold and Pearl Brooch Björn Weckström Etydi Made in Finland 1972. Super fine condition, no
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Björn Weckström, Brooch "Kide ja Lovi" 14K Gold 1966
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
Björn Weckström, Brooch "Kide ja Lovi", 14K gold with Smoky Quartz. Lapponia Crystal and Notch
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

White Stones Sapphire Silver Gold Brooch and Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Classic brooch/pendant in 9Kt gold and silver composed of a
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Graffiti X Brooch Pin
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brooch by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., from Graffiti collection.
The collection was created in the
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Handcraft Cameo 800 Thousandths Silver Brooch and Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Cameo,800 thousandths silver,Brooch And Pendant Necklace Brooch and pendant
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Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Silver

MiriamHaskell 1930s FrankHess TripleSeashell RussianGilt Flora WoodLeaf Brooch
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
This early Miriam Haskell lacquered-shell and brass-decorated clip brooch was created by Frank Hess
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Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

Dragonfly Brooch Pin Necklace Enamel 18 Karat Gold 'Pendant'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
VINTAGE DRAGONFLY BROOCH PIN / NECKLACE Hand made in Spain with brilliant colors of Enamel 18K
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1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Trifari Early Enamel "Rue de la Paix" Poppy Brooch, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari Early Enamel "Rue de la Paix" Poppy Brooch by Alfred Phillipe from the Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Orange Coral, Rose Gold, Dragonfly Shape Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Dragonfly shaped brooch/pendant in 9kt rose gold with a
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Björn Weckström, Brooch with Pearls 14K Gold Lapponia Finland Very Rare, 1968
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
Björn Weckström, a 14K gold brooch with cultured pearls. Lapponia brooch in 14K gold and pearls
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amazing brooch/pendant necklace in 9 karat rose gold and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Peridots, Diamonds, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pearls, Platinum Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Beautiful brooch/pendant necklace in platinum
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Multicolour Rainbow Diamond Contemporary Pendant Necklace Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold multicolour rainbow diamond contemporary brooch pendant necklace Art, color and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, ...

Sapphire Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Rhodium Brooch Pendant Necklace Headpiece
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, signature proprietary metalwork and its magic feature to transform from a brooch into a pendant with a
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Spinel, Sapphire, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...

Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Crown Edwardian Brooch and Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Edwardian Crown necklace majestically set with 86.07 carat Amethyst stones in 18
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Gold Rainbow Gemstones Baguette Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set rainbow gemstones baguette diamond circular pendant necklace brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...

Platinum Diamond Coral Pearl Parrot Brooch/Necklace on Bar Branch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Platinum Diamond Coral Pearl Parrot Brooch on Bar Branch is a gorgeous bird pin featuring a parrot
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Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful brooch/pendant necklace in 9 karat rose gold and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Guardian Angel and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
brooch can be easily worn as a pendant necklace by placing a chain through the scrolling border as we
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Brooch Pin Necklace 18 Karat Gold, Silver, Sapphire, Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand made in Spain, a Brilliant Artistic fire Enamel Brooch -Necklace very colorful made with
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2010s Spanish Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14Karat Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant brooch/pendant necklace in 14 karat rose gold and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Baroque Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby Brooch, Necklace, Earrings Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Gold. The set includes a brooch, pendant, chain, and earrings, all crafted from high-quality gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Estate Sabbadini 18K Gold Due Fiori Clip Brooch, Pendant Necklace Enhancer
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Striking Maximalist statement brooch/necklace enhancer by the renown firm of Sabbadini depicting a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Avery large clear paste 'en tremblant' brooch, Christian Dior/Mitchel Maer c1954
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and elegant brooch from Christian Dior, made by Mitchel Maer, depicting a rose 'en
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Vintage 1950s British Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Lava Stone, Peridots, Topazs, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful brooch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Amethyst Baguette Diamond Contemporary Brooch Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
with smooth easy to wear brooch mechanism - Back loop allows it to be worn as a Pendant necklace - 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Amethyst Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold calibre cut channel set amethyst baguette diamond pendant necklace brooch. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
made of chalcedony and diamonds on the necklace. The six other flowers come with the brooch. The
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Gubelin 1970 Kurt Aepli Necklace Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds, Jasper & Bloodstone
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric pendant-brooch designed by Kurt Aepli (1914-2002) for Gubelin. An exceptional sculptural
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Coral, Dolphin Shape in Rose Gold Brooch and Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
coral, that could be used as brooch or pendant. Tot weight 6.7 g Coral 1.80 g Rf. ega For any inquiries
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Dragonfly Brooch Pin Enamel Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold and Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
VINTAGE DRAGONFLY BROOCH PIN / NECKLACE Hand made in Spain with brilliant colors of Enamel Sterling
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1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Custom Cut Citrine Taper Baguette Diamond Brooch Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
citrines with the sparkle of diamonds. Crafted from 18 karat gold, the brooch pendant necklace features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Bird on A Tree" Baikalla Jewelry Signature Neck-piece Brooch Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
into a classic brooch. Intricate patterns lined with 1.296ct of sparkling diamonds, featuring rare high
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearl, Diamonds, 9Kt Gold and Silver Fish Shape Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Particular fish shape brooch/pendant necklace in 9 karat
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral, Diamond, 9Kt Rose Gold and Silver Parrot Shape Brooch/ Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous parrot shape brooch/ pendant necklace in 9 karat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ruby Diamonds Baroque Pearl, 14kt White Gold Swan Shaped Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Particular swan shaped brooch/pendant necklace in 14 karat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Era, Silver, 15 Karat Gold, Natural Pearl, and Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Brisbane, QLD
allowing the fine 18 karat white gold chain to be slid on to enable the brooch to be worn as a necklace
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Si...

Yellow Sapphires Diamonds Amber Rose Gold and Silver Bee Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous bee brooch/pendant necklace in 9 karat rose gold
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Maison Goossens Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold /Red Brooch Circa 1980s
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Maison Goossens Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Flower Brooch. Red Crystal in the Middle
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Maison Goossens Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold /Red Brooch Circa 1980s
Vintage Maison Goossens Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold /Red Brooch Circa 1980s
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0.25 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Brooch/Necklace Enhancer Set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Brooch/Pendant set in 18K Yellow Gold featuring 0.25 Carats Natural Diamonds, 0.08
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Red/Orange Coral, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch or Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Shapely brooch/pendant in 9kt yellow gold and silver
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Gemstone Moth Brooch and Necklace Clasp
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k yellow gold brooch and "Modullyn" clasp bezel set with a 5.5 carat Australian Lightning
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gem...

Angie Pendant/Brooch
By Bounkit
Located in New York, NY
The Angie Pendant/Brooch, crafted from semi-precious stones, showcases a stunning cluster design in
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2010s North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Labradorite, Quartz, Gold Plate

Imogen Pendant/Brooch
By Bounkit
Located in New York, NY
Lulu Pendant/Brooch crafted from semi-precious stones features a stunning flower design in unique
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2010s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate

Lulu Pendant/Brooch
By Bounkit
Located in New York, NY
Lulu Pendant/Brooch crafted from semi-precious stones features a stunning flower design in soft
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2010s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, Gold Plate

Lulu Pendant/Brooch
Lulu Pendant/Brooch
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"Bird on A Tree" RealJade Co. Signature Old Mine Jadeite Jade Brooch Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
. Seamless bezel set in 18k gold. This elegant neckpiece can also be fashioned into a classic brooch
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2010s North American Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Wild Orchid Brooch
Located in Dubai, AE
request. Ready to ship We can also make bridal crowns and necklaces for those flowers upon request. All
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2010s French Romantic Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Wild Orchid Brooch
Wild Orchid Brooch
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H 1.97 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.97 in L 1.97 in
18K White Gold 1 5/6 Ct Diamond Floral Filigree Brooch Pin and Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This captivating vintage-inspired pendant necklace is crafted in cool 18k white gold in an elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond & Gold Geometric Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
are ready for your workday in style! Get creative with this brooch and make it a necklace! Fashion
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Diamond & Gold Geometric Brooch
Diamond & Gold Geometric Brooch
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Brooches For Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of brooches for necklaces. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 16 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Retro and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to brooches for necklaces. Autore, Björn Weckström for Lapponia and Chanel each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for brilliant cut brooches for necklaces and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and uncut alternatives. When shopping our range of brooches for necklaces, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Brooches For Necklaces?

On average, brooches for necklaces at 1stDibs sell for $1,670, while they’re typically $449 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Brooches For Necklaces
  • 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    A Roma necklace is a chain necklace that bears a pendant resembling an ancient Roman coin. In some cases, these necklaces feature real classical coins that have been upcycled into jewelry. Other necklaces may simply have circular pendants with details inspired by authentic coins. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of necklaces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    A petite necklace is a necklace that features fine detail work. Typically, the jewelry has a very small pendant and shows off precise details like intricate micro pav� gemstones. Petite necklaces tend to be very delicate because of their scale. Find a variety of necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    A 143 necklace is a piece of jewelry with a symbolic meaning. It usually features precious metal tubes or beads separated by spacers so that they're arranged into groups of one, four and three. The number of tubes or beads represents the number of letters in the words that make up the phrase "I love you." Consequently, people often give 143 necklaces to their partners as romantic gifts. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What a kindness necklace is varies. In some cases, the term refers to a necklace featuring a typographic pendant that displays the word "kindness." Other times, the term may indicate a necklace set with gemstones that traditionally symbolize kindness, like sapphires or topaz. Shop a large selection of necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A hug necklace is a necklace with a certain type of pendant. Specifically, it depicts a couple sharing an embrace. In some cases, makers produce the partner figures out of different types of precious metal, such as platinum and titanium or platinum and gold. Other pieces feature just one type of precious metal. To many people, the hug necklace symbolizes romantic love, but others associate it with unity and harmony. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mourning necklace is a piece of jewelry worn as a remembrance of death and loved ones, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a sign of mourning, so the necklace features motifs of skulls, crossbones, or angels that are representative of death and mortality. On 1stDibs you can find antique and vintage mourning jewelry today.