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Gilded Three Dimensional Layered Flower Figural Brooch By Hobé, 1950s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 2" diameter
- .75
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1950s American Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Vintage Hobe Red Enamel & Emerald Crystal Marquise Fruit Brooch & Earrings 1950s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Wilmslow, GB
almost luminescent red, through to burgundy. Hobe were top class mid century costume jewellery makers and
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20th Century Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Snowflakes Crystals Jewellery Set Earrings Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
: Earrings: 2.2*2.2 cm, Brooch: 4.3*4.3 cm.
Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of
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1950s American Art Deco Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Pakula Figural Couple Brooches 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
jewellery makers Pakula originated in Chicago in 1932, creating costume jewels for more than sixty years
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1950s Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Green Marble Bakelite Carved Leaf Brooch, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 3.25" x 2"
- Moss
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1950s Unknown Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Crystal Vintage Brooch Cascading Opaline Aurora Borealis 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning 1950s Vintage Opaline Aurora Borealis Brooch in a drippy medal style. Featuring the most
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20th Century Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Goldtone Big Faux-Pearl Dangles Brooch
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
1950s goldtone big 3 faux-pearl dangles brooch with security clasp. Marked "Napier." Measures: 2 1
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1950s American Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
Schreiner 1950s ProngSet UniqueGreenABCrystals PaveCrystalLeaves Silver Brooch
By Schreiner of New York
Located in Chicago, IL
ensemble when available for sale.
Like this brooch, all Schreiner jewelry in the 1950s and later was made
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1950s American Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Brass
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H 2 in W 2.5 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1950s Baroque Openwork Crystals Exquisite Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
costume jewellery designer. I am a new 1stDibs seller, hope you can support my career sincerely. And Hello
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1950s German Art Deco Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.38 in L 1.97 in
Textured Silver Leaf Brooch With Crystals By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 2.25" x 1.5"
- Silver
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1950s American Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Juliana Style Peach Moonglow Thermoset and Champagne Rhinestone Brooch, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- In the style of Juliana
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1950s Unknown Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Crown Trifari 1950s Circle Yellow Cabochon Wreath Flower Leaf Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Circle Yellow Cabochon Wreath Flower Leaf Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone
Good
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1950s American Art Deco Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.74 in L 1.74 in
A geometric coloured paste 'Christmas Tree' brooch, Weiss, USA, 1950s
By Weiss
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
, and well known in vintage costume jewellery, for its unusual geometric, Art Deco style, although made
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1950s American Art Deco Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 2.2 in W 1.4 in D 0.2 in L 2.2 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Sapphire Crystals Gift Set Earrings Brooch Bracelet
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Sapphire Crystals Jewellery Set Earrings Brooch Bracelet, Silver Tone
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1950s American Baroque Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Silver Plate
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Bouquet Floral Dandelion Leaf Pearl Cluster Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
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Size: 4.6*2.6 cm.
Weight: 12 g/each.
Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of
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1950s American Art Nouveau Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.03 in L 1.82 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Yellow Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained
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1950s American Edwardian Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.38 in L 2.84 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone
Good
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1950s American Art Deco Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.17 in L 2.17 in
Pink Gripoix Glass Gilded Scroll Brooch and Earring Set By DeNicola, 1950s
By DeNicola
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Brooch measures 3.25" x
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1950s American Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer 1950s Crystals Double Layer Flower Silver Brooch
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer 1950s Crystals Double Layer Flower Brooch, Silver Tone
Mitchel Maer
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1950s British High Victorian Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Rhodium
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W 1.26 in L 1.26 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and
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1950s American Art Deco Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.5 in L 2.17 in
Gilded Mythical Merhorse Figural Brooch With Faux Jade Belly By Kramer, 1950s
By Kramer
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Extremely rare, hard to
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1950s American Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Crown Trifari 1950s Extra Large Vivid White Flower Leaf Exquisite Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
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Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its
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1950s American Native American Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.11 in L 2.76 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Knot Bow Pearls Shell Abstract Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained
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1950s American Art Nouveau Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.26 in L 2.21 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Corn Wheat White Whole Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
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Weight: 13 g/each.
Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth
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1950s American Art Deco Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Silver Plate
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W 1.34 in L 1.97 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat Pearls Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
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Weight: 17 g/each.
Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth
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1950s American Holbeinesque Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.11 in L 2.92 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Wreath Openwork Round Circle Swirl Twist Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
*4.8 cm.
Weight: 19 g.
Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the
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1950s American Art Nouveau Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
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Gold Plate
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W 1.89 in L 1.89 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Long Leaf Flower Bouquet White Pearl Cluster Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and
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1950s American Art Nouveau Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.19 in L 2.17 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Pink Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Basket Crystal Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and designed at
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1950s American Art Deco Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
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W 1.58 in L 2.17 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Pale Pink Flower Daisy Glass Enamel Retro Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and
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1950s American Art Deco Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.11 in L 1.58 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and
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1950s American Baroque Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 0.95 in L 1.97 in
Signed GROSSE Gold Metal and Red Stones Brooch, Vintage Grosse Germany Jewelry
By Grosse
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
GROSSE at back
From the 1950s to the 1980s, Grosse Germany factory produced costume jewelry and french
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1960s German Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
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W 1.97 in L 3.35 in
A multi -coloured paste and gilt 'Maltese Cross' brooch, Coro, USA, 1950s.
By Coro
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
‘Coro’, created a vast array of costume jewellery between 1930 and 1960, being one of the most
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1950s American Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.4 in Dm 2.5 in L 2.5 in
A gilt metal and glass cabuchon Moghul style 'butterfly' brooch, Trifari, 1950s.
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
and becoming ever scarce to find, this is a highly welcome addition to any serious costume jewellery
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1950s American Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 2.5 in D 0.5 in L 2.9 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Vivid Cute Donkey Red Eye Whole White Crystals Silver Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
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Weight: 5 g.
Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century
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1950s American Art Nouveau Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Silver Plate
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W 0.99 in L 1.07 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Large Moon Circle Swirl Twist Glow Matte Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and
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1950s American Retro Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.89 in L 1.89 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Flower Leaf Grape Fruit Pine Tree Whole Crystal Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
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Weight: 15 g.
Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth
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1950s American Artisan Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.38 in L 2.17 in
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Vivid Baby Elephant Red Ruby Crystal Eye Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having
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1950s American Anglo-Indian Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 0.99 in L 1.5 in
A very rare ornate 'quiver' brooch, Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, early 1950s
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
20th century costume jewellery.
American Mitchel Maer settled in England, where he started his own
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1950s British Baroque Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 3.3 in W 1.25 in D 0.3 in L 3.3 in
Mid Century 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.35 Carat Diamond Bow Shape Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
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Mid-20th Century Retro Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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L 3.35 in
Silver Danish Mid Century Modern Serpent Brooch Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, costume jewelry and fine jewelry from one collector. Be
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1950s Danish Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Silver
Adele Simpson Jeweled Glass Bauble Chatelaine Brooch c 1950
By Adele Simpson
Located in University City, MO
Adele Simpson Jeweled glass bauble chatelaine brooch c 1950
The exquisite brooch is embellished
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1950s American Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
18 Karat Gold Coral and Jade Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, costume jewelry, and fine jewelry. Be sure to check
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1950s Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional Maison Gripoix for Chanel Regency Brooch
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
width). Unsigned. 1950's France.
For a similar Regency brooch see Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture by
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1950s French Regency Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1938 ElsaSchiaparelli CouturePagan DeposeFrance FeatherCrystalGold Bird Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
French costume-jewelry hardcover book, Lina Baretti Parures, by Patrick Mauries, this unique pave-crystal
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1930s French Artisan Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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W 1 in L 2.5 in
Sapphire "Jeweleaf" Maple Leaf Brooch By Alfred Philippe For Crown Trifari
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Rare, hard to find
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1950s American Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Gold Ribbon Brooch With Amethyst Crystals By Alfred Philippe For Crown Trifari
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Extremely rare style
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1950s American Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Coral Seed Bead Floral Stick Pin By Stanley Hagler, 1950s
By Stanley Hagler
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 3.25" x 1.5"
- Gold
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1950s American Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Very large coloured paste cabuchon 'dandelion' brooch, CIS, France, 1960s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
and began her career as a costume jeweller in the 1950s. She designed for Pierre Balmain and later
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1960s French Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Base Metal
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W 2.75 in D 1.5 in Dm 2.5 in L 4 in
Vintage Kramer Floral Brooch with Ruby Rhinestones, Signed, circa 1940s
By Kramer of New York
Located in McKinney, TX
This beautiful vintage floral figural brooch is by iconic costume jewelry brand Kramer Jewelry
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1940s American Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Vintage Signed Napier Ad Piece Silvertone "Golden Time" Sundial Brooch, 1954
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
Swen's book "The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry."
Vintage Napier jewelry was
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1950s American Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 2.13 in W 2 in D 0.3 in Dm 2 in L 2.13 in
Art Deco style paste and enamel brooch, Ciner, USA, 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
. was founded in 1892, initially creating fine jewellery, subsequently turning to costume jewellery, for
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1990s American Art Deco Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Base Metal
Large gilt and coloured paste "cocktail" brooch, Marcel Boucher , USA, 1940s
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
outfit.
Marcel Boucher manufactured costume jewellery from 1937 through until 1971, based in New York. He
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1940s American Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gilt Metal
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W 2.75 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
Jeanne 1950s Gold, Pearl & Rhinestone Huge 4.5" Medallion Pin
Located in New York, NY
An extremely large medallion brooch from the 1950s by New York fashion jewelry company Jeanne
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1950s American Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
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H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 0.75 in
Couture 1936-49 Schiaparelli-Dali-Style Set FauxSapphire&Pearl Earrings & Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
to design costume jewelry for the Zodiac collection, Lina Baretti most likely created this set as we
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1940s American Modern Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal
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D 1.25 in Dm 2 in
A clear and emerald paste large 'spray' brooch, Marcel Boucher, USA, 1960s
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
design.
Marcel Boucher manufactured costume jewellery from 1937 through until 1971, based in New York. He
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1960s American Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
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W 2.75 in D 0.75 in L 3.25 in
Brooch Pin Diamonds and Sapphires Two-Color Gold Vintage Art-Deko-Style
Located in München, DE
costume from the 1950s / 1960s, in good condition.
4 Diamonds: Total approximately 0.34 carats
Brooch
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1950s European Art Deco Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Avery large clear paste 'en tremblant' brooch, Christian Dior/Mitchel Maer c1954
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
parures. A definite collector's piece of Christian Dior jewellery, of 20th century costume jewellery
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1950s British Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Base Metal
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H 4.25 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in L 4.25 in
A rare gilt metal, and paste 'en tremblant' flower brooch, Marcel Boucher, 1960s
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
and maker of costume jewellery, of the highest quality and exceptional design. A very rare design from
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1960s American Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 2.5 in W 2 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
A very fine sapphire glass cabuchon and clear paste brooch, Boucher, USA, 1960
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Boucher manufactured costume jewellery from 1937 through until 1971, based in New York. He is one of the
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1960s American Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
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W 1.5 in D 0.6 in L 2.25 in
Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross, Gript Book Piece
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross from the 1950's. Emerald poured glass is adorned
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1970s American Artisan Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s
Materials
Rhodium
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Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of costume jewelry vintage brooches 1950s. Frequently made of base metal, gilt metal and gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. modern and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to costume jewelry vintage brooches 1950s. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Marcel Boucher, Alfred Philippe for Trifari and House of Schiaparelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of cabochon, marquise cut and emerald cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of costume jewelry vintage brooches 1950s, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Costume Jewelry Vintage Brooches 1950s?
On average, costume jewelry vintage brooches 1950s at 1stDibs sell for $450, while they’re typically $103 on the low end and $47,880 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.
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