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Rock Crystal Quartz Brooch Pendant Enamel 14K Gold Antique
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
jewelry like that. The brooch measures 1-5/8" x 1-5/16". Perfectly working clasp. The brooch weighs 26.3
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Late 19th Century Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Wishbone Brooch Pin Pendant 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
. The brooch measures 1-3/4" x 1". This piece of antique jewelry weighs 12.7 grams. Great antique
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Early 20th Century Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pendant Brooch 14K Gold & Silver
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pendant Brooch 14K Gold & Silver This highly collectible and one
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1890s Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18k Gold & Platinum
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
2.45 carats. The brooch measures 1-7/8" x 1-3/4". This piece of antique jewelry weighs 13.1 grams
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Early 1900s Edwardian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Art Nouveau Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Nouveau Diamond White Gold Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed High Quality Antique Diamond Gold and Silver Brooch. Beautifully
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Silver, Gold

Jugendstil Silver Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Jugendstil Brooch in silver; hand hammered center, embossed floras and ovals border
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Diamond Star Brooch Pendant Sterling Silver on Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Antique Heirloom Diamond Star Brooch Pendant. Beautifully hand crafted in Silver on Gold
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Late 19th Century Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond Quartz and Enamel Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted rectangular Quartz featuring a Diamond Butterfly Design. Enhanced with
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Late 19th Century Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Fox and the Trombone Gold Antique Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Wonderful Antique Victorian Brooch featuring an engraved Fox Head sticking out on top of a Trombone
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Late 19th Century Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Dancing Angel Cherubs Silver and Gold Diamond Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Antique Victorian Gold and Silver Brooch. Hand carved Crystal center, depicting
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Late 19th Century Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Mother and Cherub Carved Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish Antique Hand carved Cameo Brooch depicting Mother and Child in Garden
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gemstone Amber Gold Figural Mask Pirate Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Finely detailed Antique Natural Amber Gemstone Figural Mask Pin featuring a Pirate with Champagne Diamond set eyes and wearing a 22 Karat Gold Hand crafted Headdress; Han...
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Late 19th Century Artisan Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Amber, Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gemstone Amber Gold Figural Mask Pirate Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Finely detailed Antique Natural Amber Gemstone Figural Mask Pin, featuring a Pirate with Champagne Diamond set eyes and wearing a 22 Karat Gold Hand crafted Headdress; Ha...
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Late 19th Century Artisan Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Amber, Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Lucky Scarab Diamond 18 Karat Gold Beetle Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
under the articulated wings, approx. 1.75 total Carat weight; clarity: VVS1; Brooch measures approx
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

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

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A colorful butterfly pin brooch made of 18k gold, featuring various gemstones, and accented with
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Early 1900s Unknown Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Garter Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking & Beautiful quality large Antique Victorian sterling silver Scottish agate garter brooch
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1890s British Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Grape Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Stylish Iconic Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Brooch featuring his Grape Vine design, Antique
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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Shell and Leaf Motif Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully hand crafted Victorian Pin featuring shell and leaves of textured designs, center set with a cluster of glistening Garnets. A Timeless Treasure you’ll turn to Time and Ag...
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1890s Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

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

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Jade, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum diamond bar brooch with an estimated 1 carat total weight of diamonds. The brooch is art
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

14Y Lovely Sculpted Oval Amethyst Estate Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This striking amethyst brooch is an estate piece originating from the late nineteenth to early
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Y Lovely Sculpted Oval Amethyst Estate Brooch
14Y Lovely Sculpted Oval Amethyst Estate Brooch
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H 0.44 in W 0.67 in L 0.99 in
Victorian Estate 14k White Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian estate 14k white gold diamond brooch with 9 full cut diamonds for a total weight of .45
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Estate Gold Coral Brooch Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Coral Brooch with an Elaborate Cuff wonderful etching on the Gold. Coral Hand is holding a Bow with
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Coral, 14k Gold

110 Carat Floral Diamond Dodge Estate Brooch, Circa 1820
Located in Birmingham, MI
weighing 110 carats. An exceptional jewel and object d'art of, the brooch became a piece of Americana when
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Early 19th Century Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond

Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Estate Rectangular Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Art Deco diamond and emerald brooch handcrafted in platinum. The brooch features Old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Estate Platinum and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch 2.57 Carat
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This brooch is fashioned from Platinum and 14K yellow gold. It is set with old European and old
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Green Onyx Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Fahrner Brooch, center set with a green onyx stone, surrounded by
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Onyx, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Woman posing a striking a Romantic pose. The Hand Carved oval Cameo is securely set in a Handmade 14K yellow Gold bezel and and filigr...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tortoiseshell Pique Brooch circa 1820
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A particularly nice example of a tortoise shell pique brooch, with a raised dancer, swishing her
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1820s Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Arrow Jabot Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Victorian Antique 12K Gold and Garnet Arrow Jabot Brooch Stick Pin. 12K Gold on
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Garnet, Gold, Brass

Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Just the right size for day or evening, this unique oval brooch is hand made in platinum, with
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

 Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Brooch
 Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Brooch
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H 0.88 in W 1.63 in
Victorian Garnet & Diamond Cluster Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Made of rose gold and silver, the brooch is set with numerous faceted garnets and rose cut diamonds
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1880s Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Moonstone Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
right away at Jacob’s Diamond & Estate Jewelry. This is where you connect with the antique and estate
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1890s Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Moonstone, Gilt Metal

Victorian Moonstone Brooch
Victorian Moonstone Brooch
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Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Crown Edwardian Brooch and Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
chain or as a brooch. More Beautiful in Real time! Sure to be admired heirloom ...A great acquisition
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1910s Edwardian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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

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

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

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

Austrian Reverse Painted Crystal Enamel Floral Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Charming and fine reverse carved brooch, depicting fluffy chrysanthemums in vibrant pastel hues
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1890s Austrian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Crystal

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

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

Antique Enamel and Seed Pearl Victorian Gold Sword Jabot Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Antique Victorian Enamel and Seed Pearls Sword 14K Yellow Gold Jabot Pin. Beautifully Hand crafted in 14K yellow Gold. Measuring approx. size 5” Long. More Beautiful in real ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Estate Jewelry has been in the business of making people happy by selling a carefully curated
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1910s Edwardian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine Edwardian bar brooch has been crafted in platinum. The
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Brooch
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W 0.3 in L 2.4 in
French Victorian Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Investing in this brooch is not just acquiring jewelry; it's owning a piece of art and history that will be
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1890s French Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1800s Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive antique brooch has been
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1880s Unknown Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

1800s Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
1800s Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
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Antique 1.62 Carat Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique diamond
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1920s Unknown Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.62 Carat Diamond Bar Brooch
Antique 1.62 Carat Diamond Bar Brooch
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H 0.24 in W 0.48 in L 1.22 in
Art Deco Jabot Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco diamond and platinum jabot brooch circa 1925. Jacob's Diamond & Estate Jewelry. ABOUT
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1920s Art Deco Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Jabot Diamond Platinum Brooch
Art Deco Jabot Diamond Platinum Brooch
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W 0.63 in L 2.63 in
Antique French Diamond Brooch in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique brooch has
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1910s French Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique French Diamond Brooch in Platinum
Antique French Diamond Brooch in Platinum
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W 1.18 in L 1.46 in
Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This antique Victorian star brooch has been handcrafted in 15k
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1880s Unknown Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
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Antique Victorian Emerald Lizard Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
of estate jewelry. Photography © Bella Rosa Galleries Santa Barbara, CA Condition: Good; wear
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1890s Late Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Chick Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive chick brooch has been
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Early 1900s Unknown Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Chick Bar Brooch
Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Chick Bar Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 0.61 in L 2.48 in
Arts & Crafts Moonstone Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& Estate Jewelry. ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ111D. Scroll down for specific details. This fascinating Arts
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1890s Arts and Crafts Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique
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1880s Unknown Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.15 in W 0.4 in L 1.1 in
1910s Victorian Gold and Enamel Pheasant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Victorian
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1910s Unknown Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and estate jewelry collections. This antique late Victorian diamond brooch has been crafted in 9k
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Early 1900s Unknown Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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W 0.39 in L 1.77 in
Antique Victorian Agate and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional antique brooch has been
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1880s British Victorian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A very fine and elegant Platinum Diamond Edwardian bar pin brooch. The fine filigree brooch has a
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1890s Unknown Edwardian Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch Pin
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch Pin
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W 0.38 in L 3.35 in
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Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of estate antique jewelry brooches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of estate antique jewelry brooches to choose from, but Victorian and Edwardian estate antique jewelry brooches are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Estate Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 13 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of mixed cut, round cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of estate antique jewelry brooches, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Estate Antique Jewelry Brooches?

Prices for estate antique jewelry brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $495 and can go as high as $45,000, while estate antique jewelry brooches, on average, fetch $2,800.

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.