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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 Handmade Vintage 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 Handmade Vintage Brooches

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

Vintage 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
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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1980s Unknown Contemporary Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Multi-Gemstone and Mabe' Pearl Brooch
Multi-Gemstone and Mabe' Pearl Brooch
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W 2.13 in L 3.25 in
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 Handmade Vintage Brooches

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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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1960s Retro Handmade Vintage 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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1960s French Handmade Vintage 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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1950s Spanish Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch
Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 2.75 in
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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1950s Spanish Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch
Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 2.75 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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1930s English Art Deco Handmade Vintage Brooches

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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 Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

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 Handmade Vintage Brooches

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 Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Handmade Diamond Brooch, circa 1950s
Handmade Diamond Brooch, circa 1950s
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W 1.5 in L 1.75 in
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 Handmade Vintage Brooches

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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 Handmade Vintage Brooches

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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 Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Exquisite Handmade Platinum Diamond and Emerald Flower Brooch
Exquisite Handmade Platinum Diamond and Emerald Flower Brooch
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W 2.25 in D 0.75 in L 3.25 in
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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1960s Finnish Artist Handmade Vintage Brooches

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White Diamond, 18k 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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1960s Unknown Contemporary Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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1960s Handmade Vintage Brooches

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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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1970s Handmade Vintage Brooches

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

Peter Shire for Acme 1985 handmade cloisonné with silver plate Cahuenga brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Peter Shire for Acme 1985 rare handmade cloisonné with silver plate colorful "Cahuenga" brooch made
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1980s American Contemporary Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Silver Plate

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 Handmade Vintage Brooches

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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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1960s Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Platinum Retrò Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with diamonds. This brooch was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect
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1940s Italian Retro Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamonds, Platinum Retrò Brooch.
Diamonds, Platinum Retrò Brooch.
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H 1.38 in W 1.03 in
Pearls, Stones, Retrò Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with pearls and a stone representing a little angel. This brooch was totally handmade by Italian master
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1950s Italian Retro Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Pearl, Silver

Pearls, Stones, Retrò Brooch
Pearls, Stones, Retrò Brooch
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W 2.13 in L 0.99 in
Robert Goossens vintage brooch, 1960s
By Robert Goossens
Located in New York, NY
Stunning brooch with turquoise cluster, made by Robert Goossens in 1961. Handmade pate de verre
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1960s Italian Baroque Handmade Vintage Brooches

Massive Countess Cis Floral Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Incredible and rare Massive Countess Cis Floral Brooch from the 1950's France. Enormous rasberry
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1950s French Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Massive Countess Cis Floral Brooch
Massive Countess Cis Floral Brooch
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H 3.5 in W 2.75 in
Pauline Trigere Pave Stars Brooch
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New York, NY
Lovely handmade pave rhinestone triple star brooch by Pauline Trigere circa 1960s. A second
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1960s American Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Early Willian Spratling Amythest Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
Early William Spratling brooch set with a pale cabochon amythest. A symbolic double headed animal
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1930s Mexican Art Deco Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Early Willian Spratling Amythest Brooch
Early Willian Spratling Amythest Brooch
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H 2.25 in W 2.5 in
18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch
Located in Capri, IT
18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch Dama cammeo pin that can be used as a pendant too totally
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1990s Italian Handmade Vintage Brooches

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18k Gold

18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch
18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch
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H 1.19 in L 1.78 in
Chanel Baroque Pearl Pendant Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel uses oversized handmade pearls for this pendant brooch of gilded bronze with paste accents
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1960s French Handmade Vintage Brooches

Chanel Baroque Pearl Pendant Brooch
Chanel Baroque Pearl Pendant Brooch
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H 2.5 in W 2 in
18kt Gold cammeo Pendant Brooch
Located in Capri, IT
18kt Gold cammeo Pendant Brooch This Cammeo dama can be used as a pin or as a pendant totally
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1980s Italian Handmade Vintage Brooches

18kt Gold cammeo Pendant Brooch
18kt Gold cammeo Pendant Brooch
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H 1.19 in L 1.78 in
Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs. Handmade Pate de verre beads made to
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1960s French Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Bronze

Abstract Sapphire Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Incredible 18kt Yellow Gold & Sapphire Brooch made in the U.K & signed. Marked Handmade in U.K. and
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1960s English Modernist Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Abstract Sapphire Gold Leaf Brooch
Abstract Sapphire Gold Leaf Brooch
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W 1 in L 2 in
Louis Rousselet Floral Spray Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet triple flower head brooch of signature hand made and hand wired opaline petals and
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1930s French Art Deco Handmade Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Floral Spray Brooch
Louis Rousselet Floral Spray Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 3.5 in
Louis Rousselet Double Bouquet Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet double bouquet brooch of signature hand made and hand wired nacre flower heads
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1930s French Art Deco Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Double Bouquet Brooch
Louis Rousselet Double Bouquet Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 2.5 in
Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs. Handmade Pate de verre beads made to
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1950s French Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Bronze

Louis Rousselet Large Bouquet Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet large brooch of signature hand made and hand wired curling opaline glass petals
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1930s French Art Deco Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Large Bouquet Brooch
Louis Rousselet Large Bouquet Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.75 in
Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs. Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate
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1960s Handmade Vintage Brooches

Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs. Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate
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1960s French Handmade Vintage Brooches

Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch from the 1940's. Beautiful lapidary work in the detailed leaf, cut
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1940s Chinese Art Deco Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Quartz, Silver

Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch
Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Walrus 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Walrus 14 karat yellow gold brooch. Handmade by artisans made in coral
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1980s Italian Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Diamond and Gold Wave Brooch
Located in New York, NY
this handmade 14k gold brooch. Hand twisted wires are used to give texture to the dimensional wave
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1960s American Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Elegant Diamond and Gold Wave Brooch
Elegant Diamond and Gold Wave Brooch
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W 1 in L 2.5 in
Massive French Starburst Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
striking. 4 1/8" across. Handmade France 1950's. Excellent condition.
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1950s French Handmade Vintage Brooches

Coco Chanel Medieval Style Quatrefoil Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Medieval style brooch, quatrefoil in form of ruby pate de verre with multiple handmade
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1950s French Renaissance Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

 Coco Chanel Medieval Style Quatrefoil Brooch
 Coco Chanel Medieval Style Quatrefoil Brooch
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W 2 in D 1.13 in L 2 in
Louis Rousselet Triple Flower Head Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet triple flower head brooch of signature hand made and hand wired nacre button
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1930s French Art Deco Handmade Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Triple Flower Head Brooch
Louis Rousselet Triple Flower Head Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.63 in
Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An exceptional diamond, aquamarine and lapis brooch pin set in a handmade silver setting. The piece
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20th Century American Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
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W 1.19 in L 1.42 in
Chanel Gilt Flower Brooch: Workshop Gripoix
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive gilt bronze flower brooch by Maison Gripoix for CoCo Chanel. Handmade streamers are
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1960s French Baroque Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Chanel Gilt Flower Brooch: Workshop Gripoix
Chanel Gilt Flower Brooch: Workshop Gripoix
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W 2.5 in L 2.5 in
White Diamond Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous brooch with 1.50 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold.
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20th Century Handmade Vintage Brooches

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White Diamond, White Gold

Handcraft Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white brooch.Handmade by artisans assembled with diamonds Brooch
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1980s Italian Artisan Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Handcraft Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
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H 0.16 in W 2.17 in L 1.46 in
Swordfish Marlin Brooch Enamel 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ocean Custom Handmade Engraving / Enameling details 3D domed effect Measures: 2.6 inch
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20th Century American Art Deco Handmade Vintage Brooches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swordfish Marlin Brooch Enamel 14 Karat
Swordfish Marlin Brooch Enamel 14 Karat
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W 2.6 in L 1.5 in
Countess Cis Sapphire, Aquamarine and Pearl Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Countess Cis brooch of cushion cut faux sapphire, pale aquamarine faceted marquises and faux pearls
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1950s French Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Countess Cis Sapphire, Aquamarine and Pearl Brooch
Countess Cis Sapphire, Aquamarine and Pearl Brooch
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H 0.75 in W 2.13 in D 75 in L 2.07 in
Diamond Gold Platinum Leaf Mid-Century Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century 1950's Leaf and diamond brooch. Handmade 18k yellow gold and platinum handmade flower
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Brooches

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

Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with pearls and diamonds. This brooch was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in
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1960s Italian Retro Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch
Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch
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W 1.62 in L 1.42 in
Enamel and 12 Karat Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
enamel. This brooch was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions
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1950s Italian Retro Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Rose Gold, Enamel

Fabrice Paris Multicolor Wheels Resin Brooch Pin
By Fabrice
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabrice, Paris designed this charming resin brooch pin. Completely handmade each piece is unique
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1990s French Artisan Handmade Vintage Brooches

Fabrice Paris Multicolor Wheels Resin Brooch Pin
Fabrice Paris Multicolor Wheels Resin Brooch Pin
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W 3.43 in L 3.63 in
Baroque Pearl, Rose Gold Brooch/Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Particular fish shape brooch/pendant necklace mounted with
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1950s Italian Retro Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

.16 Carat Ruby Rose Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Handmade 3D rose and green gold flower brooch, accented with 6 genuine red rubies. Double
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Louis Rousselet Turquoise and Opal Bouquet Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet flower bouquet brooch of signature hand made and hand wired crystal petals, leaves
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1930s French Art Deco Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Silver Brooch Väinö Hamara Helsinki Finland, 1965
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Brooch Väinö Hamara Helsinki Finland 1965 Handmade 1965 Helsinki Finland Väinö Hamara (1907
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1960s Finnish Modernist Handmade Vintage Brooches

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Silver

Silver Brooch Väinö Hamara Helsinki Finland, 1965
Silver Brooch Väinö Hamara Helsinki Finland, 1965
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H 1.3 in W 1.3 in D 0.36 in
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Handmade Vintage Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of handmade vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of handmade vintage brooches includes designs that are universally popular, but Artisan and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Ansuini, Zolotas and Bailey, Banks & Biddle are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 21 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut handmade vintage brooches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and cabochon alternatives. Most of our handmade vintage brooches for sale are for women, but there are 22 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Handmade Vintage Brooches?

On average, handmade vintage brooches at 1stDibs sell for $3,007, while they’re typically $92 on the low end and $75,000 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.

Questions About Handmade Vintage Brooches
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.