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Vintage gold tone rhinestones heart designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestones heart designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestones heart designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤️...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone amber glass designer brooch
Vintage gold tone amber glass designer brooch

Vintage gold tone amber glass designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤️❤️ VI...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone green glass designer brooch
Vintage gold tone green glass designer brooch

Vintage gold tone green glass designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone bamboo designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone bamboo designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone bamboo designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone dangle designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone dangle designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone dangle designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

BOTTICELLI signed silver tone rhinestone designer brooch
BOTTICELLI signed silver tone rhinestone designer brooch

BOTTICELLI signed silver tone rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed BOTTICELLI • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone enamel dangle designer brooch
Vintage gold tone enamel dangle designer brooch

Vintage gold tone enamel dangle designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ❤️❤️ V...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone letters rhinestones designer brooch
Vintage gold tone letters rhinestones designer brooch

Vintage gold tone letters rhinestones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ❤️❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone enamel nautical designer brooch
Vintage gold tone enamel nautical designer brooch

Vintage gold tone enamel nautical designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ❤️❤️ ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage old gold tone enamel designer brooch
Vintage old gold tone enamel designer brooch

Vintage old gold tone enamel designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ❤️❤️ ...

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold tone enamel bow designer brooch
Vintage gold tone enamel bow designer brooch

Vintage gold tone enamel bow designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ❤️❤️ ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️...

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold tone glass turtle designer brooch
Vintage gold tone glass turtle designer brooch

Vintage gold tone glass turtle designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️❤️ V...

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Vintage silver tone rhinestone crown designer brooch
Vintage silver tone rhinestone crown designer brooch

Vintage silver tone rhinestone crown designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤...

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold rhinestones teddy bear designer brooch
Vintage gold rhinestones teddy bear designer brooch

Vintage gold rhinestones teddy bear designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️...

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold red rhinestone European designer brooch
Vintage gold red rhinestone European designer brooch

Vintage gold red rhinestone European designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤...

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Vintage signed gold tone glass designer brooch
Vintage signed gold tone glass designer brooch

Vintage signed gold tone glass designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️❤️ VINTA...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold rhinestones bike figural designer brooch
Vintage gold rhinestones bike figural designer brooch

Vintage gold rhinestones bike figural designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 43 ❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone cameo designer brooch pendant
Vintage gold tone cameo designer brooch pendant

Vintage gold tone cameo designer brooch pendant

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with resin • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 42 ❤️❤️ VIN...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold designer brooch
WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold designer brooch

WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with some signs of wear Sku 41 ❤️❤️ VIN...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone scorpion designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone scorpion designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone scorpion designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 41 ❤️❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage matte gold rhinestone flower designer brooch
Vintage matte gold rhinestone flower designer brooch

Vintage matte gold rhinestone flower designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 40 ❤️❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone faux pearl designer brooch
Vintage gold tone faux pearl designer brooch

Vintage gold tone faux pearl designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤️...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone pearl chain designer brooch
Vintage gold tone pearl chain designer brooch

Vintage gold tone pearl chain designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold faux ciral pearls designer brooch
Vintage gold faux ciral pearls designer brooch

Vintage gold faux ciral pearls designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ❤️...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone faux stones designer brooch
Vintage gold tone faux stones designer brooch

Vintage gold tone faux stones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ❤️...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone dsngke cameo designer brooch
Vintage gold tone dsngke cameo designer brooch

Vintage gold tone dsngke cameo designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage huge gold tone glass designer brooch
Vintage huge gold tone glass designer brooch

Vintage huge gold tone glass designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ❤️...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

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Gold

Vintage European gold tone glass designer brooch
Vintage European gold tone glass designer brooch

Vintage European gold tone glass designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ...

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

FLORENZA signed vintage gold cameo designer brooch
FLORENZA signed vintage gold cameo designer brooch

FLORENZA signed vintage gold cameo designer brooch

By Florenza

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed FLORENZA • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold designer brooch
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold designer brooch

TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold designer brooch

By Trifari

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with lucite • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold pearl sapphire rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage gold pearl sapphire rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage gold pearl sapphire rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage silver tone rhinestones key designer brooch
Vintage silver tone rhinestones key designer brooch

Vintage silver tone rhinestones key designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2 1/8" by 1" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold pearl coral butterfly designer brooch
Vintage gold pearl coral butterfly designer brooch

Vintage gold pearl coral butterfly designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 37 ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold ruby red glass designer brooch
Vintage gold ruby red glass designer brooch

Vintage gold ruby red glass designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 43 ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold faux stones etruscan designer brooch
Vintage gold faux stones etruscan designer brooch

Vintage gold faux stones etruscan designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 43 ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone pink stones designer brooch
Vintage gold tone pink stones designer brooch

Vintage gold tone pink stones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with some signs of wear Sku 41 ❤️❤️ ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone glass stones designer brooch
Vintage gold tone glass stones designer brooch

Vintage gold tone glass stones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 40 ❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone faux pearl designer brooch
Vintage gold tone faux pearl designer brooch

Vintage gold tone faux pearl designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 40 ❤️❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

MONET signed silver tone large designer brooch
MONET signed silver tone large designer brooch

MONET signed silver tone large designer brooch

By Monet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MONET • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2" in diameter CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 40...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone enamel designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone enamel designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone enamel designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage silver tone sapphire glass designer brooch
Vintage silver tone sapphire glass designer brooch

Vintage silver tone sapphire glass designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear - tiny chip on glass ...

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage AVON gold rhinestones designer brooch / pendant
Vintage AVON gold rhinestones designer brooch / pendant

Vintage AVON gold rhinestones designer brooch / pendant

By Avon

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch / pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku...

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Vintage BSK signed gold glass designer brooch
Vintage BSK signed gold glass designer brooch

Vintage BSK signed gold glass designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed BSK • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46...

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

AUSTRIA signed vintage silver carnelian designer brooch
AUSTRIA signed vintage silver carnelian designer brooch

AUSTRIA signed vintage silver carnelian designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed AUSTRIA • silver tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

MONET signed vintage gold pearl designer brooch
MONET signed vintage gold pearl designer brooch

MONET signed vintage gold pearl designer brooch

By Monet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 41 ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage dragonfly gold tone enamel designer brooch
Vintage dragonfly gold tone enamel designer brooch

Vintage dragonfly gold tone enamel designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage signed gold pearl enamel designer brooch
Vintage signed gold pearl enamel designer brooch

Vintage signed gold pearl enamel designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearl and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage huge gold enamel flower designer brooch
Vintage huge gold enamel flower designer brooch

Vintage huge gold enamel flower designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold pearl rhinestones flower designer brooch
Vintage gold pearl rhinestones flower designer brooch

Vintage gold pearl rhinestones flower designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

AVON signed gold enamel rhinestone designer brooch
AVON signed gold enamel rhinestone designer brooch

AVON signed gold enamel rhinestone designer brooch

By Avon

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with enamel and rhinestone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold pearls rhinestones figural designer brooch
Vintage gold pearls rhinestones figural designer brooch

Vintage gold pearls rhinestones figural designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with rhinestone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

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20th Century Brooches

GERMANY signed vintage gold cameo designer brooch
GERMANY signed vintage gold cameo designer brooch

GERMANY signed vintage gold cameo designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed GERMANY • gold tone with lucite and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage large heart gold tone designer brooch
Vintage large heart gold tone designer brooch

Vintage large heart gold tone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned ANNE KLEIN • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2.5" by 2" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 41 ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold

Vtg bronze gold sapphire rhinestones designer brooch
Vtg bronze gold sapphire rhinestones designer brooch

Vtg bronze gold sapphire rhinestones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3.13" by 2.13" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤...

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage matte gold cherub angel designer brooch
Vintage matte gold cherub angel designer brooch

Vintage matte gold cherub angel designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 1 7/8" by 1 3/4" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 40 ❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

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Designer Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact designer brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect designer brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A designer brooch from Butler & Wilson, Heidi Daus and Kenneth Jay Lane — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A designer brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 17, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a designer brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Designer Brooch?

On average, a designer brooch at 1stDibs sells for $700, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $23,877 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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

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