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French Feather Brooch

Dior Golden Metal Feather Brooch
Dior Golden Metal Feather Brooch

Dior Golden Metal Feather Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch representing a feather.

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Art Deco French Silver Marcasite Feather Brooch, Circa 1930s, 4.5cm
Art Deco French Silver Marcasite Feather Brooch, Circa 1930s, 4.5cm

Art Deco French Silver Marcasite Feather Brooch, Circa 1930s, 4.5cm

Located in Bochum, DE

Art Deco Marcasite Feather Brooch - Elegant French Silver Design, c. 1930s Dimensions: Approx. 4.5 × 1.25 cm Condition: Excellent vintage condition French Silver hallmarks and maker...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Couture French Feathered Hand Painted Silk Rose Flower Large HatPin Brooch 2004
Couture French Feathered Hand Painted Silk Rose Flower Large HatPin Brooch 2004

Couture French Feathered Hand Painted Silk Rose Flower Large HatPin Brooch 2004

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Chicago, IL

Accented by delicate emu feathers, this couture French silk chiffon flower brooch or hat pin was painted, cut and appliqued by hand to appear like a large rose.

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Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Silver

Vintage CLAIRE DEVE Feather Enamel Glazed Rhinestone Brooch
Vintage CLAIRE DEVE Feather Enamel Glazed Rhinestone Brooch

Vintage CLAIRE DEVE Feather Enamel Glazed Rhinestone Brooch

By Claire Deve

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CLAIRE DEVE Feather Enamel Glazed Rhinestone Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic CLAIRE DEVE. - Feather brooch with glazed enamel in shade of nude. - Embellished with rhinesto...

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Tampa, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch Circa 1965 Brooch Metal - 18k Yellow Gold Weight - 15.5 G Dimensions - 2.75in x 1.0in Signature...

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes feather brooch by Georges Lenfant in 18 karats gold
Hermes feather brooch by Georges Lenfant in 18 karats gold

Hermes feather brooch by Georges Lenfant in 18 karats gold

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermes feather brooch by Georges Lenfant in 18 karats gold. The surface of the feather features finely chased barbs imitating natural texture. The central shaft is smooth and polishe...

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Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Gold Vivid Leaf Feather Chunky Brooch
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Gold Vivid Leaf Feather Chunky Brooch

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Gold Vivid Leaf Feather Chunky Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Large Textured Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to fi...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Gold Unisex Huge Large Vivid Textured Feather Leaf Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Unisex Huge Large Vivid Textured Feather Leaf Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Gold Unisex Huge Large Vivid Textured Feather Leaf Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Huge Large Vivid Textured Feather Leaf Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find....

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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Huge Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Huge Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Huge Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Unisex Vivid Textured Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scra...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Symmetric Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Whole Shining Crystals Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.

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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Gold Red Ruby Heart Crystals Feather Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Gold Red Ruby Heart Crystals Feather Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Gold Red Ruby Heart Crystals Feather Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Collection Haute Couture Automne-Hiver 1984/85 Unisex Long Double Heart Love Ruby Red Crystals Feather Bow Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Ve...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

1980S Yves Saint Laurent White Rafia Orchid Corsage Brooch w Feather Spray
1980S Yves Saint Laurent White Rafia Orchid Corsage Brooch w Feather Spray

1980S Yves Saint Laurent White Rafia Orchid Corsage Brooch w Feather Spray

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Gresham, OR

1980S Yves Saint Laurent White Rafia Orchid Corsage Brooch w Feather Spray: Glossy, laquered rafia is artfully sewn in a bold floral brooch with red laquered centers and large feath...

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1980s French Corsages

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BOUCHERON Paris Diamond Feather Brooch
BOUCHERON Paris Diamond Feather Brooch

BOUCHERON Paris Diamond Feather Brooch

By Boucheron

Located in Southampton, NY

An elegant very finely made modern diamond gold feather brooch by Boucheron. In French culture, the feather represents virtue.

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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

REGNER Diamond Gold Feather Brooch
REGNER Diamond Gold Feather Brooch

REGNER Diamond Gold Feather Brooch

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W 1.34 in L 3.25 in

REGNER Diamond Gold Feather Brooch

By Regner

Located in Southampton, NY

Boasting a true retro pedigree, this brooch from the 1930’s was designed by Regner, Paris. Oversized, streamlined 18K gold feathers create a dramatic silhouette and are topped by a d...

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Vintage 1930s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

BOUCHERON Ruby and Diamond Feather Brooch

BOUCHERON Ruby and Diamond Feather Brooch

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

A classic Boucheron feather brooch with scattered rubies and diamonds set in 18ct rose gold

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Pierre Sterlé Feathered Diamond Bow Brooch

Pierre Sterlé Feathered Diamond Bow Brooch

By Pierre Sterlé

Located in New York, NY

“Bow” Brooch in 18K Gold with diamonds and a pearl drop. The ribbons of the bow are flexible

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum, White Gold

Boucheron Paris Vintage 1940s Diamond & Lapis Lazuli Gold Feather Flower Brooch
Boucheron Paris Vintage 1940s Diamond & Lapis Lazuli Gold Feather Flower Brooch

Boucheron Paris Vintage 1940s Diamond & Lapis Lazuli Gold Feather Flower Brooch

By Boucheron

Located in Berlin, Berlin

The glamorous vintage brooch at hand takes us back to the 1940s, and to Paris. Unlike other capitals of Europe, Paris had not stopped its jewellery production even in times of war. I...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Platinum

Chanel ✿*゚08A Feather 20 CM Long Runway Head Jewel Hair brooch Ornament
Chanel ✿*゚08A Feather 20 CM Long Runway Head Jewel Hair brooch Ornament

Chanel ✿*゚08A Feather 20 CM Long Runway Head Jewel Hair brooch Ornament

Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW

*CHANEL 2008A GOLD FEATHER HEAD HAIR JEWEL ORNAMENT * Ultra limited edition. Identical one you see on the model. Fully hand crafted wth vivid details and beautiful unique gold colo...

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Early 2000s French Brooches

BOUCHERON Splendid Diamond Feather Pin

BOUCHERON Splendid Diamond Feather Pin

By Boucheron

Located in Southampton, NY

This 18K white gold Boucheron pin in a classic feather design features a modern, graphic silhouette set with approximately 6 carats of sparkling, round-cut diamonds. Marked #E11824.

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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Brooch
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Brooch

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Made in France, this retro brooch in yellow gold represents a moving feather, partially chiseled.

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Feather Brooch
Cartier Diamond Feather Brooch

Cartier Diamond Feather Brooch

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W 1.75 in L 2.63 in

Cartier Diamond Feather Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Jaunty, curling feathers, set with colorless diamonds, add variation and a sense of fluidity to the design.

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Retro Brooch
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Retro Brooch

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Retro Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Authentic retro jewel - French work of the years 1960. Our opinion : So easy to wear, this gold feather brooch is a timeless model from this era, taken up by the greatest jewellers, ...

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Retro Brooch
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Retro Brooch

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Retro Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Charming brooch in retro gold, it represents a stylized feather.

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Diamond and Gold Abstract Feather Brooch, Circa 1960
Vintage French Diamond and Gold Abstract Feather Brooch, Circa 1960

Vintage French Diamond and Gold Abstract Feather Brooch, Circa 1960

Located in London, GB

A vintage, French, diamond and gold abstract feather or palm leaf and fruit brooch, set with two clusters of round brilliant-cut diamonds, with an estimated total weight of 5.95 cara...

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1920s Tiffany & Co Ruby  Gold Feather Brooch
1920s Tiffany & Co Ruby  Gold Feather Brooch

1920s Tiffany & Co Ruby Gold Feather Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Troy, MI

Collectible vintage stylized feather 18k yellow gold brooch comprised of a ruby set spine. 3.07in L (7.79cm) .5 in W (1.27) 4.0 cttw Round Ruby est. Hallmarked Tiffany

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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Georges Lenfant Vintage Yellow Gold Feather Brooch
Georges Lenfant Vintage Yellow Gold Feather Brooch

Georges Lenfant Vintage Yellow Gold Feather Brooch

By Georges L'Enfant

Located in Banbury, GB

Georges L'Enfant, an esteemed jeweller, crafted pieces for renowned French jewellery houses including Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermès, and notably as one of Cartier's master jewellers. Hi...

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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Camellia Black Silk Crepe and Feathers Brooch
Chanel Camellia Black Silk Crepe and Feathers Brooch

Chanel Camellia Black Silk Crepe and Feathers Brooch

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel -(Made in France) Black silk crepe and feathers brooch. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 10 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRB123

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Early 2000s French Brooches

Hermes 18 Karat Gold Feather Brooch Pin Vintage
Hermes 18 Karat Gold Feather Brooch Pin Vintage

Hermes 18 Karat Gold Feather Brooch Pin Vintage

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H 2.63 in W 0.63 in D 0.25 in

Hermes 18 Karat Gold Feather Brooch Pin Vintage

By Hermès

Located in Austin, TX

A vintage elegance and classy easy to wear vintage feather design brooch by Hermes. Crafted in 18K yellow gold. Signed Hermes Paris, 49662. stamped Depose, SSM. Eagle head hall mark....

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Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold And Ruby Feather Brooch By Boucheron
18kt Yellow Gold And Ruby Feather Brooch By Boucheron

18kt Yellow Gold And Ruby Feather Brooch By Boucheron

By Boucheron

Located in Firenze, IT

Weight: 20.5 gr. This brooch was made of yellow gold and rubies; it represents an important and recurring motif for the brand, namely a feather whose spine is embellished by a row o...

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Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Brooch
1960s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Brooch

1960s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique gold brooch, it represents a stylized feather of different finishes of material : brushed, chiseled, smooth and striated gold, which gives it ...

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermés Georges L'Enfant French 1960's 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Feather Brooch
Hermés Georges L'Enfant French 1960's 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Feather Brooch

Hermés Georges L'Enfant French 1960's 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Feather Brooch

By Georges L'Enfant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized feather "plume" Featuring fluted detail Completed by hinged double pinstem with locking closure Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold Fully signed fo...

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Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patrick Kelly Paris 80s Gold Tone Rhinestone Feather Pin Brooch
Patrick Kelly Paris 80s Gold Tone Rhinestone Feather Pin Brooch

Patrick Kelly Paris 80s Gold Tone Rhinestone Feather Pin Brooch

By Patrick Kelly

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage 80s Patrick Kelly rhinestone and gold tone feather pin. Impressive size! Signed 'Patrick Kelly, Paris' at back. Measures approximately 5" by 3". Condition: Excellent...

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Boucheron Feather Brooch with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds
Boucheron Feather Brooch with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds

Boucheron Feather Brooch with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds

By Boucheron

Located in Bethesda, MD

Boucheron's distinctive style often draws inspiration from nature, art, and travel, incorporating motifs such as animals, flowers, and mythical creatures into its designs. The brand ...

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Design Vintage Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Design Vintage Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Design Vintage Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Code: COM961 Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Description: 18k Yellow Gold Feather Design Brooch Accompanied With: Presentation Box Gender: Ladies Brooch Length: 3.5cm x 3.7cm Condition: 9 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Feather Brooch Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Feather Brooch Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Feather Brooch Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

1960s vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, feather brooch, set in 18k gold and platinum, with rubies and approx. 0.62ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 40mm x 42mm. Marked: Van Cleef & Arpels,...

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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Large Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. A unique piece. This gold pla...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Large Textured Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to fi...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Large Textured Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to fi...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Textured Feather Leaf Gold Brooch
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Textured Feather Leaf Gold Brooch

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Large Vivid Textured Feather Leaf Gold Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Huge Large Vivid Textured Feather Leaf Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find....

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Huge Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Gold Brooch
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Huge Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Gold Brooch

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Huge Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Gold Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Unisex Vivid Textured Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scra...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

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French Feather Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate french feather brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect french feather brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic french feather brooch over the years, but those made by Hermès, Van Cleef & Arpels and Boucheron are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A french feather brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 22 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and rose cut alternatives. Finding a french feather brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a French Feather Brooch?

The price for a french feather brooch starts at $245 and tops out at $274,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $4,900.

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.