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Vintage Handmade Brooch Set with Turquoise, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire & Pearl
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
Vintage Handmade Brooch Set With Turquoise, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire & Pearl Vintage Genuine
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18kt Gold Original Handmade Brooch, Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
This charming old fashioned carriage brooch features the rear side of a horse-drawn carriage and
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20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Gold Original Handmade Brooch, Pendant
18kt Gold Original Handmade Brooch, Pendant
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H 1.59 in W 0.42 in L 1.03 in
Emilio Jewelry 4.70 Carat Handmade Brooch or Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 4.70cts Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vs Cut: Excellent As noted we are vetted and rated a Top Seller on 1stdibs falling into the top 25% of dealers list...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Carved Natural Carnelian Handmade Brooch in Open Back Gilt Brass
Located in Milford, DE
spring ring clasp. The gemstone in this pin/brooch is beautifully carved and polished. A classic style!
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Brass, Gilt Metal

18 Karat Gold 9.17 Carat Ruby Handmade Brooch in Waltzing Brilliance Technology
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
on this unique setting. The brooch is handmade with the graceful harmony of past and presence. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
handmade brooch with vibrant green and pearl white enamel with natural pearl. 1900's Germany or France
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
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W 1 in L 2.25 in
LookingLips Brooch/Lapel Pin
By Mordekai
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Shhhhh... she's peeping. Lips x Eye combo; spice up a black blazer. This completely handmade brooch
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2010s American Modern Brooches

Vintage Silver & Turquoise Native American Handmade Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1960's artistic handmade silver and turquoise Native American brooch. Filigree
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Multi-Gemstone and Mabe' Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
!8 karat gold unique handmade brooch featuring 2 Amethyst's measuring approximately 27.0 x 22.0 mm
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

Multi-Gemstone and Mabe' Pearl Brooch
Multi-Gemstone and Mabe' Pearl Brooch
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W 2.13 in L 3.25 in
Antique Italian 14 Carat Yellow Gold Silver Filigree Coral Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
Antique (circa 1880) Italian handmaded brooch or pendant in 14 carats yellow gold (20, 6 g) and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Estate Vintage 14k Diamond Vine Leaf Brooch Pin 4.65cttw G-Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully handmade brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (18k wash for color) and set with
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch
By Sanz
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant 18k Gold and Ruby Feather Brooch by Sanz, Spain. Lovely handmade brooch with dozens of
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch
By Sanz
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18k Gold and Ruby Feather Brooch by Sanz, Spain. Lovely handmade brooch with dozens of
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch
Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 2.75 in
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch with foiled chrysolites from the late 18th Century. Handmade
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Silver

Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch with foiled chrysolites from the late 18th Century. Handmade
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Silver

Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
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W 2.75 in L 2.5 in
Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Bow Spray Brooch, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This exceptional 1930's handmade brooch/ pendant features a cushion shaped blue sapphire weighing
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Handmade 27.5 Carat Triangular Natural Lapis Lazuli Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous handmade lapis lazuli and 14 karat yellow gold brooch. This incredible piece is
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Brooch, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully handmade brooch with a collection of sparkling diamonds and sapphires. The diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Vintage Bow Brooch Marq & Cush 19.15ctw PGS Handmade Ribbon Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Whale Tail Bullet Clasp Theme: Bow, Ribbon Features: This handmade brooch's two articulating ends will
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Daisy Cluster Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A handmade brooch dating back to the 1880s. This delicate piece of jewellery consists of old cut
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

18K "It's All Carbon to Me" Trilobite and Diamond '3.75 CTW' Brooch / Pendent
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
backside of the fossil, which you can see thru a cut out window. 'It's All Carbon To Me' handmade brooch
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2010s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sterling Articulated Figural Artisan Brooch by Ann Biederman c 1990
Located in University City, MO
Sterling articulated figural artisan brooch by Ann Biederman c 1990 The unique handmade brooch is
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1990s American Brooches

Gardens of Versailles Brooch (with Burmese A-Jadeite, 18K White Gold, Diamonds)
Located in Kowloon, HK
Jade Laboratory Certified Handmade Brooch with Untreated 100% Natural Burmese A-Jade, 18K White
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2010s Hong Kong Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Divine Burmese A-Jadeite Elephant Brooch and Pendant with 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
. Jade Laboratory Certified Handmade Brooch with Untreated 100% Natural Burmese A-Jade, 18K Yellow Gold
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2010s Hong Kong Brooches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turn of the Century, Aquamarine, Turquoise & Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
and SI/P1 clarity, totalling 0.64 carat. The handmade brooch pin features a hinged pin and hook clasp
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Handmade Pink Butterfly Brooch
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Hand Made Butterfly Brooch Gemstone: AAA Grade Cubic Zirconia Metal: Rhodium on Sterling Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Handmade Pink Butterfly Brooch
Handmade Pink Butterfly Brooch
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H 1 in W 1.75 in
Handmade Green Butterfly Brooch
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Hand Made Butterfly Brooch Gemstone: AAA Grade Cubic Zirconia Metal: Rhodium on Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Handmade Green Butterfly Brooch
Handmade Green Butterfly Brooch
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H 1 in W 1.75 in
Handmade Diamond Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in Wailea, HI
Welcome to the fifties! A floral handmade platinum and diamond brooch. Weighing in with a total
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Handmade Diamond Platinum Silver Sandpiper Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
brooch. With his quick steps and sweet face, this collectible and very wearable sandpiper, will always
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver

1950s Diamond Handmade Diamond Brooch "Bailey, Banks & Biddle"
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Wailea, HI
1950's Diamond Handmade Diamond Brooch "Bailey, Banks & Biddle" This "One of a Kind" Brooch A
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Handmade Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Hand Made Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls Pearls: 8 beautiful natural pearls with a
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20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Platinum Handmade Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls
Platinum Handmade Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls
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H 0.69 in W 0.35 in L 2.28 in
Exquisite Handmade Platinum Diamond and Emerald Flower Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulously elegant, handmade platinum diamond and emerald flower brooch. Beautifully crafted In
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Handmade Blue and White Cubic Zirconia Brooch Pin
Located in Carlsbad, CA
, Birthday or Anniversary present. Hand Made Butterfly Brooch Gemstone: AAA Grade Cubic Zirconia Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

1960s Tapio Wirkkala Handmade Diamond Gold "Sunflower" Brooch
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Houston, TX
Tapio Wirkkala "Sunflower" brooch manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy. Material: 18-carat gold
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Handmade Genuine Emerald Flower Brooch in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Handmade Genuine Emerald Flower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Handmade 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Kingfishers Brooch
Located in London, GB
Ruby Brooch. This Kingfishers brooch has been handmade with great attention to detail in our London
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2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
A Modern pendant/brooch lion head, circa 1960. The very well made hand executed lion head can be
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade AAA Grade Cubic Zirconia Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Handmade Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Gemstones: Cubic Zirconia Grade: AAA Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

18K Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Flower Bouquet Brooch, Handmade
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, yet sophisticated brooch, which adds colours and energy on your mood and outfit. 18K Gold Brooch
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2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Rubellite 15 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Filligree Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique Victorian brooch features an intricate filligree design hand-crafted in 15k
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Rubelite, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

One Off Brooch Handmade HighUpcycling Wood Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Elements
By Ludmila Navarro
Located in ZARAGOZA, ES
This brooch is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze

One Off Brooch Handmade HighUpcycling Wood Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Elements
One Off Brooch Handmade HighUpcycling Wood Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Elements
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H 2.96 in W 2.17 in D 0.4 in Dm 4.34 in L 2.96 in
One Off Brooch. High Upcycling. Handmade. Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Elements.
By Ludmila Navarro
Located in ZARAGOZA, ES
This brooch-pendant is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

One Off Brooch. High Upcycling. Handmade. Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Elements.
One Off Brooch. High Upcycling. Handmade. Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Elements.
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in Dm 4.34 in L 4.34 in
Antique Handmade Platinum 7.3ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Round Diamond Wire Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent antique brooch that was hand crafted from solid .900 platinum during the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Handmade Platinum 20.5ctw GIA Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Wire Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent vintage brooch that was hand crafted from solid platinum. The brooch
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Jack Gutschneider Handmade 18k Gold 16.5ctw Tanzanite Diamond Large Flame Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a stunning, vintage Jack Gutschneider statement brooch hand crafted in solid 18k
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

One Off Brooch Handmade & High Upcycling Fossil Gold Plated Bronze Vintage Pearl
By Ludmila Navarro
Located in ZARAGOZA, ES
This brooch is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Bronze

One Off Brooch Handmade & High Upcycling Fossil Gold Plated Bronze Vintage Pearl
One Off Brooch Handmade & High Upcycling Fossil Gold Plated Bronze Vintage Pearl
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H 2.96 in W 2.17 in D 0.4 in Dm 4.34 in L 2.96 in
One Off Brooch Handmade High Upcycling Resin Gold Plated Bronze Vintage Elements
By Ludmila Navarro
Located in ZARAGOZA, ES
This brooch-pendant is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

One Off Brooch Handmade High Upcycling Resin Gold Plated Bronze Vintage Elements
One Off Brooch Handmade High Upcycling Resin Gold Plated Bronze Vintage Elements
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H 2.96 in W 2.17 in D 0.4 in Dm 4.34 in L 2.96 in
One Off Brooch High Upcycling Handmade Resin Gold Plated Bronze Vintage Elements
By Ludmila Navarro
Located in ZARAGOZA, ES
This brooch-pendant is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

One Off Brooch High Upcycling Handmade Resin Gold Plated Bronze Vintage Elements
One Off Brooch High Upcycling Handmade Resin Gold Plated Bronze Vintage Elements
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in Dm 4.34 in L 4.34 in
Antique Handmade Circa 1870s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 18.4 grams. Totally is diamond diamond 4.50 ct. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Handmade Solid Gold GIA Carved Emerald Lapis Ruby Diamond Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Carved Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set Green Color - 40-50ct (approx. based on GIA measurements) (7) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Diamond Brooch With Hand Carved Onyx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lis Brooch/Pin. This brooch/pin is entirely handmade in 18K Yellow Gold. There are a total of 83 round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink and White Chariot Scene Cameo with 14K Yellow Handmade Frame Brooch Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Artfully designed handmade 14K yellow gold frame brooch houses a skillfully carved cameo depicting
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

Large Vintage 14K Gold Round Prong Diamond Handmade Wire Spray Branch Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding vintage brooch/pin is well crafted in solid 14k greenish yellow gold and features
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Hand Carved & Textured Goose Pin Brooch w/ Ruby Eye
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone:-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby: Round Cut - Pave Set - Red Color - 0.01ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Pin Total Weight: 18.05 Grams Overall Hei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ROSARIA Porcelain Brooch
By FARPHORIA
Located in London, GB
Porcelain 24k gold Sterling Silver Handmade in London Introducing our ROSARIA Porcelain Ceramic
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2010s British Artist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

ROSARIA Porcelain Brooch
ROSARIA Porcelain Brooch
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W 1.58 in D 0.48 in L 1.58 in
FIVEOCLOCK Porcelain Brooch
By FARPHORIA
Located in London, GB
Porcelain Sterling Silver Handmade in London  Elevate your style with the FIVEOCLOCK Porcelain
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2010s British Artist Brooches

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Sterling Silver

FIVEOCLOCK Porcelain Brooch
FIVEOCLOCK Porcelain Brooch
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W 1.19 in D 0.4 in L 1.58 in
Diamond "Crab" Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
handmade in our Idar-Oberstein workshop. Solid 18ct. yellow gold, hand engraved, decorated with round
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Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond "Crab" Brooch
Diamond "Crab" Brooch
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H 1.15 in D 0.32 in L 1.62 in
"Tropical Fish" Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
handmade in our Idar-Oberstein workshop. Solid 18ct. yellow gold, decorated with small round green
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2010s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold

"Tropical Fish" Brooch
"Tropical Fish" Brooch
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W 1.52 in D 0.38 in L 1.32 in
Demantoid Garnet "Frog" Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
. The brooch was handmade in 18ct yellow gold, set with round- faceted green natural demantoid garnets
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Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Demantoid Garnet "Frog" Brooch
Demantoid Garnet "Frog" Brooch
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H 0.39 in W 1.39 in L 2.25 in
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Handmade Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact handmade brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect handmade brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing handmade brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Emilio! and MOISEIKIN each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a handmade brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 marquise cut and old european cut alternatives. When shopping for a handmade brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Handmade Brooch?

On average, a handmade brooch at 1stDibs sells for $3,000, while they’re typically $152 on the low end and $85,000 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.