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Hattie Carnegie Large "Gold" Coin Brooch, Costume Jewelry
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Stamford, CT
Large brooch shaped as a gold nugget coin.
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1940s American Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Vintage Costume Jewelry Harp Brooch with Rhinestone
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Costume Jewelry Harp Brooch with Rhinestone
This is in great condition large brooch
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20th Century Large Vintage Brooch Costume
1920's Art Deco Costume Jewelry Rhinestone Rose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
deco costume jewelry this is a very large brooch
With red and white rhinestones all in great condition
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20th Century Large Vintage Brooch Costume
1959 Christian Dior Faux Pearl Green Crystal Costume Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning faux crystal and pearl Christian Dior brooch. From 1959, this large and
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1950s European Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Ciner 1980s Large Cerith Sea Shell Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
A lovely and sculptural large brooch of the Cerith family sea shell by American fashion jewelry
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1980s American Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Mazer Topaz and Citrine Floral Spray Retro Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Retro Large Mazer citrine leaf and topaz triple flower head floral brooch with crystal pave bow. Of
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1940s American Retro Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1990s Vintage Rochas Gold Tone Large Heart Pin Brooch
By Rochas
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a large heart pin brooch designed by Rochas in 1990’s. This piece is gold plated and
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Late 20th Century French Modern Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Large Retro Ruby Sunburst Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari large ruby sunburst clip brooch of gold plate sterling silver. With
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1940s American Retro Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Very large coloured paste cabuchon 'dandelion' brooch, CIS, France, 1960s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This splendid brooch from the endlessly fascinating Cissy Zoltowska, is made from pale lilac
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1960s French Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Base Metal
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W 2.75 in D 1.5 in Dm 2.5 in L 4 in
Stephen Dweck Bronze Wash Silver Large Brooch New, Never Worn
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Dweck Brooch with Bezel set stones from the Early 1990s. Hallmarked Stephen Dweck 3.46
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1990s American Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Sterling Silver
LOUIS ROUSSELET, Magnificent large old BROOCH, vintage from the 50s
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime large old BROOCH,
vintage from the 50s,
made of glass beads, exquisite workmanship
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1950s French Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Roger Jean Pierre, probably for Elsa SCHIAPARELLI, large old BROOCH
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent large old brooch,
vintage 30s - 40s,
gold metal, glass rhinestones,
by Haute Couture
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1940s French Artist Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Mixed Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant Gold Tone
Very
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1980s French Classical Roman Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.68 in L 3.39 in
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Mushroom Palm Leaf Crystals Exquisite Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Mushroom Palm Leaf Crystals Exquisite Brooch, Gold Tone
Very
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1980s German Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.97 in L 2.76 in
Jose Maria Barrera for Avon Large Fashion Flower Collection Brooch dated 1994
Located in London, GB
Large Jose Maria Barrera for Avon gold plated brooch in orange, green and yellow enamel and set
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1990s North American Large Vintage Brooch Costume
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W 2.8 in L 4.3 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Large Logo Monogram Rope Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
brooch.
Size: 4.0 cm x 3.8 cm.
Weight: 9.0 g.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch
Category
1980s German Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.5 in L 1.58 in
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Textured Interlocked Rope Twist Knot Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety
Category
1980s German Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.38 in L 2.56 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Large Chunky Interlocked Double Hoop Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back.
Size: 6.5 cm x 3.3 cm.
Weight: 27.0 g
Category
1960s German Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.3 in L 2.56 in
Large gilt and coloured paste "cocktail" brooch, Marcel Boucher , USA, 1940s
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
lilac/amethyst creating a wonderful 'cocktail' brooch from Marcel Boucher in the 1940s. Signed on the
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1940s American Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gilt Metal
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W 2.75 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Large Floral Leaf Blossom Exquisite Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch, which has
Category
1960s German Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.97 in L 1.97 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Openwork Pentagram Heart Ruby Crystal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
brooch, dating to the 1980s.
Safety-catch pin closure. Signed Chr. Dior on the back.
Size: 5.8 cm x 5.8
Category
1980s German Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.29 in L 2.29 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Openwork Flying Wing Heaven Angel Trumpet Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
. In the meantime, I am also a costume jewellery designer. I am a new 1stDibs seller, hope you can
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1980s French Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.29 in L 3 in
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Modernist Twist Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Modernist Twist Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone
Very
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1980s German Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.97 in L 2.05 in
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Openwork Round Swirl Knot White Pearl Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Openwork Round Swirl Knot White Pearl Brooch, Gold Tone
Very
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1970s German Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.58 in L 1.97 in
Vintage Peacock brooch by REJA sterling silver, large rhinestone, 1940 USA
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
animals are presented with a large cut rhinestone. Worked om sterling silver. They date from the early
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1940s American Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
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H 1.78 in W 2.49 in D 0.48 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. In the meantime, I am also a costume jewellery designer. I am a new 1stDibs seller, hope you can
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1980s German Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.09 in L 2.17 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Heaven Angel Flying Wing Trumpet Openwork Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
costume jewellery designer. I am a new 1stDibs seller, hope you can support my career sincerely. And Hello
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1980s French Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.29 in L 3 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Glow Swirl Sculpted Abstract Modernist Gold Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
costume jewellery designer. I am a new 1stDibs seller, hope you can support my career sincerely. And Hello
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1980s French British Colonial Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.38 in L 1.62 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Large Gripoix Orange Ruby Crystals Pearls Pendant Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lucky Clover Flower Gripoix Cabochon Orange Ruby Crystals
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1980s French Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.37 in L 2.37 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Large Vivid Flower Gold Exquisite Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. In the meantime, I am also a costume jewellery designer. I am a new 1stDibs seller, hope you can
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1950s German Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.89 in L 2.05 in
Large stylised silver gilt and paste 'swan' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
' brooch, designed by the most famous of Trifari designers, Alfred Philippe, in the 1940s. The body is a
Category
1940s American Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
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W 2 in D 0.4 in L 2.25 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Large Coral Flower Gold Exquisite Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. In the meantime, I am also a costume jewellery designer. I am a new 1stDibs seller, hope you can
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1960s German Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.13 in L 2.37 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Logo Monogram Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Glow Logo Monogram Bow Ribbon Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone
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1980s German Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.17 in L 2.96 in
Christian Dior 1972 Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Elegant Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1972 Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
Very
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1980s German Medieval Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.82 in L 2.29 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Extra Large Openwork Four Palm Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Extra Large Openwork Four Palm Leaf Statement Brooch, Gold Tone
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1950s German Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.29 in L 3.35 in
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Flower Blossom Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and very new. Rare to find this excellent 1964 year brooch. 100% Genuine
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1960s German Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.17 in L 2.56 in
Vintage Owl Brooch by RÉJA vermeil sterling silve, large rhinestne 1940 USA,
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love these animals brooches series from RÉJA NY, they are from my personal collection.
All bodies
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1930s American Modern Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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H 2.17 in W 1.58 in D 0.48 in
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Huge Openwork Large Long Feather Leaf Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find.
A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch
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1980s French Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 0.99 in L 3.94 in
A clear and emerald paste large 'spray' brooch, Marcel Boucher, USA, 1960s
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
. With a subtle mix of both clear baguette and round pastes, this beautiful brooch is a classic Boucher
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1960s American Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
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W 2.75 in D 0.75 in L 3.25 in
Avery large clear paste 'en tremblant' brooch, Christian Dior/Mitchel Maer c1954
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and elegant brooch from Christian Dior, made by Mitchel Maer, depicting a rose 'en
Category
1950s British Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Base Metal
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H 4.25 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in L 4.25 in
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Double Heart Love Crystals Twist Rope Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch
Category
1980s German Baroque Revival Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.5 in L 2.17 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone
Very
Category
1980s French Edwardian Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.09 in L 2.64 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Large Openwork White Black Pearl Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back.
Size: 5.4*4.6 cm.
Weight
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1960s German Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.82 in L 2.13 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Large Flower Blossom Layer Leaf Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Rare to find.
A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety
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1960s German Baroque Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.09 in L 2.25 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Extra Large Vivid White Flower Leaf Exquisite Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
. 100% genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 7.0*2.8 cm.
Weight: 17 g/each
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1950s American Native American Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.11 in L 2.76 in
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Trio Oval Interlocked Rope Twist Knot Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition, very new. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch
Category
1980s German Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.11 in L 2.76 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Wreath Openwork Round Circle Swirl Twist Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 4.8
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1950s American Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.89 in L 1.89 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Large Chunky Swirl Twist Gold Silver Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
brooch.
Safety-catch pin closure.
Size: 5.0 cm x 4.5 cm.
Weight: 42.0 g.
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Great for everyday
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1960s German Baroque Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
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W 1.78 in L 1.97 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Large Ribbon Gift Bloom Flower Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back.
Size: 4.7*4.4
Category
1960s German Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.74 in L 1.86 in
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Long Swirl Leaf Flame Crystals Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch
Category
1970s German Arts and Crafts Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 0.48 in L 3.86 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Large Double Curled Leaf Palm Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back.
Size: 4.2 cm x
Category
1960s German Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.19 in L 1.66 in
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Wavy Swarovski Crystals Gold Palm Leaf Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
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A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back
Category
1980s German Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 0.79 in L 2.64 in
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Oval Swirl Openwork Round Pearl Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch
Category
1980s German Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.58 in L 1.97 in
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Wavy Openwork Leaf Croissant Glow Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back.
Size: 7.7 cm x
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1980s German Empire Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 0.67 in L 3.04 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Large Knot Bow Dots Ribbon Butterfly Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
from vintage or contemporary.
I collected many vintage jewellery. In the meantime, I am also a costume
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1960s German Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.89 in L 2.49 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lyre Harp Crystals Openwork Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
. In the meantime, I am also a costume jewellery designer. I am a new 1stDibs seller, hope you can
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1980s French Artist Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.54 in L 2.37 in
Vintage FROG brooch by Réja NY vermeil sterling silver, large aqua rhinestone
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
a large cut rhinestone. Worked in in sterling silver and gold plated. They date from the early 1940s
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1930s American Arts and Crafts Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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H 1.19 in W 2.37 in
Chanel 1995 Coco Large Gripoix Pink Pearls Crystals Openwork Logo CC Gold Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Coco Large Gripoix Pink Pearls Crystals Openwork Logo CC Brooch, Gold Tone
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1990s French Baroque Revival Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.05 in L 2.05 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Extra Large Openwork Swirl Twist Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. In the meantime, I am also a costume jewellery designer. I am a new 1stDibs seller, hope you can
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1950s German Art Deco Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold
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W 2.01 in L 2.21 in
Givenchy Vintage Large Gripoix Round Pink Orange Crystal Bud Flower Leaf Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
costume jewellery designer. I am a new 1stDibs seller, hope you can support my career sincerely. And Hello
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1980s French Art Nouveau Large Vintage Brooch Costume
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.38 in L 2.84 in
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Large Vintage Brooch Costume For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the large vintage brooch costume you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gilt metal, gold and gold plate. If you’re looking for a large vintage brooch costume from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing large vintage brooch costume — no matter the origin — is easy, but Maison Gripoix, Alfred Philippe for Trifari and Marcel Boucher each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a large vintage brooch costume featuring crystal from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and pear cut versions for sale. When shopping for a large vintage brooch costume, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Large Vintage Brooch Costume?
The price for a large vintage brooch costume starts at $95 and tops out at $17,500 with these brooches, on average, selling for $625.
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.
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