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Claude Lalanne POMME BOUCHE Brooch - Never used
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Boston, MA
CLAUDE LALANNE
Iconic "POMME BOUCHE" made into a brooch.
Designed 1990
Produced by Arthus Bertrand
Category
1990s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Bronze
Vintage Chanel Camelia brooch in Gold métal from 1993
By Chanel
Located in L'ESCALA, ES
Vintage Chanel Camelia brooch in gold metal centered with a pearly cabochon from 1993.
Width 6cm
Category
1990s European Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
MARGUERITE DE VALOIS Bouquet of Flowers Brooch in Gilt Metal and Molten Glass
By Marguerite de Valois
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Marguerite de Valois bouquet of flowers brooch in metal gilded with fine gold and black
Category
2010s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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W 2.17 in L 3.55 in
Hermès Does and Dogs Forming an H Brooch in Golden Metal
By Hermès
Located in FR
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Brooch
Pattern: Does and Dogs Forming an H
We can find this pattern on
Category
1990s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Other
Christian Lacroix Modernist Gilt Metal Pin Brooch with Bronze Cabochons
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris signed pin brooch features a modernist shape in gilt metal
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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W 0.99 in L 2.45 in
YSL Openwork Metal Brooch, Vintage from the 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
This is a YSL Openwork Brooch in gold tone metal, Vintage from the 1980s.
Signed YSL Made in
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Vintage Mexican Sterling & Copper Mixed Metals Bird Brooch with Azurite Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Mexican brooch or pin.
In sterling silver.
In the form of a bird with a circular
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal
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H 1.66 in W 2.76 in D 0.28 in
Hermes Brooch Early America Enamel and Gilt Metal, 1990s
By Hermès
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Hermes Paris Brooch from the 90's, Gold tone Metal and Red Green Enameled Metal.
Very Collectible
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Enamel
A gilt metal and glass cabuchon Moghul style 'butterfly' brooch, Trifari, 1950s.
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An outstanding and very rare brooch in the form of a beautiful and stylised butterfly, designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 2.5 in D 0.5 in L 2.9 in
Christian Lacroix Poured Glass Cabochons and Gilt Metal Brooch, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Ultra Rare Lacroix Brooch, Gold Plated Metal, Poured Glass and Glass Crystals, Vintage from the 90s
Category
1990s French Brooches
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W 3.15 in L 3.15 in
YSL Gilt Metal and Blue Crystal Stones Bow Brooch, Vintage 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
this is a rare iconic vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Bow Brooch, gold Tone Metal adorned with Blue
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Signed GROSSE Gold Metal and Red Stones Brooch, Vintage Grosse Germany Jewelry
By Grosse
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
This is a GROSSE signed Brooch in gold tone metal and Red Stones, Vintage from the 1960s.
Signed
Category
Vintage 1960s German Brooches
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W 1.97 in L 3.35 in
YSL by R. Goossens Gold Tone Metal and Clear Lucite Heart Brooch
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Iconic YSL Brooch Designed By Robert Goossens, Clear Lucite Heart and Gold Plated Metal Arabesques
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Vintage DIOR White Faux Pearl Clear Rhinestones Gold Tone Metal Starfish Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Ultra Rare CHRISTIAN DIOR Brooch, Featuring a Gold Tone Metal Starfish adorned with a White Central
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
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W 2.37 in L 2.37 in
Antique Pink Foiled Cabochon Brooch and Earrings Suite in Antique Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Pink Foiled Cabochon Brooch and Earrings Suite in Antique Box
The most beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Artist Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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W 1.07 in L 1.07 in
Flying Bird brooch by Mazer USA, Rhodium plated bas metal, rhinestones 1938-42
By Mazer
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About
Flying Bird brooch in the american color. Pale and dark Sapphiere and ruby trapezoid stones
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal
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H 0.67 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in
Line Vautrin "Colombe" Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Exquisite gild-bronze brooch designed by Line Vautrin representing a dove executed in an abstract
Category
Vintage 1950s French Arts and Crafts Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Floral Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone brooch featuring two flowers embellished with nude color resin
Category
20th Century German Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Robert Lee Morris Slugs in Love Sterling Silver Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
work by inventing his own personal metal fabrication technique. This brooch is quite dramatic and long
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.25 in W 4.6 in D 0.4 in Dm 4.6 in L 1.25 in
French 1920 Art Deco Geometric Brooch in Platinum with 10.70ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry.
Collateral: It
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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W 0.91 in D 0.55 in L 2.48 in
Valentino Vintage Brooch w Flower
By Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
Valentino. Unfortunately they are missing and stones have detached due to its age and use.
In golden metal
Category
1990s Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Christian Lacroix silver plated brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver plated brooch is from the Christmas collection of 2007
Category
20th Century French Baroque Brooches
Materials
Other, Mixed Metal
DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
By Daum
Located in Nice, FR
DAUM vintage lapel pin brooch featuring a yellow crystal paste butterfly.
Engraved DAUM France
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
polished 14K white and yellow gold.
The wings of this magnificent brooch are expertly crafted using both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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H 2.17 in W 1.33 in D 0.32 in
Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Bow Brooch in Platinum with 3.35 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle epoque bow-brooch.
An statement piece from the Belle Epoque period, created during
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
W 1.26 in D 0.27 in L 1.38 in
14Y Natural Onyx Mourning Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautifully carved natural Onyx mourning brooch. These pin were typically used to secure scarves
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
Gripoix Glass De Nicola Brooch
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
De Nicola Gripoix Glass Anglo Indian crest shape brooch. Composed of pink ruby, emerald and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Anglo-Indian Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Iconic Jewelled Bee Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
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Materials : Gold tone metal hardware / Crystal.
Comes with the original CHRISTIAN DIOR box (used condition
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
MWLC Zebra Agate Angel Fish Brooch
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
MWLC Zebra Agate and pate de verre Angel Fish brooch. The gilt sea weed decorated with handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Materials
Agate, Gilt Metal
Cruciform NielloInlay FleurDeLys GiltEngravedCopperAlloy Heraldry Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
mastered colorful and black enamels.
As signs of age and use, the brooch/pendant in very good condition
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Renaissance Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper
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H 1 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Floral Brooch, 1968
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone floral brooch embellished with faux pearls and clear crystals
Category
20th Century German Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Made in France Diamond and Ruby Detachable Brooch – Circa 1860’s
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Diamond Diameter: 4.3mm
Brooch Size: 70mm x 33.4mm
Metal: Rose Gold and Silver
Stone: Diamond,Ruby
Stone
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
with amazing design and signature square cut faux ruby stones used primarily by Boucher. This brooch is
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Ornate Diamond and Sapphire Rectangle Brooch/Pendant Bar in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite vintage diamond and sapphire brooch is a true work of art. Stunning and shimmering
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Joseff of Hollywood Celtic Crystal Brooch
By Joseff Hollywood
Located in New York, NY
Joseff of Hollywood Celtic revival signature lacquered Russian gold and cushion cut crystal brooch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Berberian brooch with nephrite
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
The brooch is that piece of jewellery that never goes out of style. Brooches were worn by our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian portrait brooch, ceramic, hand painted
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine antique Victorian era hand enamelled porcelain brooch.
The brooch is an oval shape with a
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
MiriamHaskell 1930s FrankHess TripleSeashell RussianGilt Flora WoodLeaf Brooch
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
. Characteristic of 1930s brooches that required wiring/sewing, an additional smooth metal plate in back supports
Category
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Brooches
Materials
Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
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W 3 in D 1 in L 3 in
Vintage Diamante dangle brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
light wear and tarnish to the metal morseo on the reverse, signs of use and wear commensurate with age
Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooches
Materials
Steel
1938 ElsaSchiaparelli CouturePagan DeposeFrance FeatherCrystalGold Bird Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow-gold gilt metal partridge-on-a-branch brooch is further distinguished as an unsigned Parisian
Category
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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W 1 in L 2.5 in
14.60 Carats Large Round Brilliant Diamond Wreath Motif Brooch Set in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning wreath brooch, set in luxurious platinum, is a breathtaking and opulent piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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Dm 2.25 in
MiriamHaskell WWII Era FrankHess GoldGiltCast Filigree Butterfly Brooch
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
or beads, this brooch is a rare fully cast piece by Hess in a gold-gilt pot metal that appears from
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Base Metal
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby & Sapphire Iconic Brooch Set in 18k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
typically adorned with gemstones and constructed using precious metals, adding a touch of luxury and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Round Diamond Encrusted Ribbon Bow Brooch / Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
locking clasp for effortless use as a brooch.
The meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 1 in L 0.88 in
1980s Lazaro Diaz NY Neoclassical Costume Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
and Jennifer Aniston. Additionally, the jewelry has been used in numerous television shows and movies
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone brooch/pendant embellished with multicolored resin cabochons
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gianfranco Ferre Massive Sculptural Pin Brooch Black Resin Grapes
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Atlanta, GA
to its size, the pin needs to be attached using two secure clasps. We will deliver this lovely brooch
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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W 4.94 in D 1.57 in L 5.32 in
Line Vautrin Mirror Mosaic Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Floral bouquet brooch by Line Vautrin, France from the 1950s. Signature "mosaics" of rose
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Italian 1950 Midcentury Enameled Flower Brooch in 18 Karat Gold with Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
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Note: Guilloché is used in fine jewelry to enhance the appearance of brooches, rings and pendants
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Post-War Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 1.38 in L 1.46 in
Roger Jean Pierre for Christian Dior Crest Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
ruby crest brooch, set in gilt plated metal. This brooch is unsigned, although the structure of its
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
18K Gold "Glimmering" Brooch
By Sarah Pulvertaft
Located in TUXEDO PARK, NY
This elegant, striking brooch in 18K gold is designed and made by UK jeweler Sarah Pulvertaft
Category
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Brooch/Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch/pendant featuring a massive gold toned openwork cross.
Can be
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Milk Glass Clock Brooch
Located in New York, NY
used vintage pieces even in the day for updating pieces. Blackened metal and pear shape paste surround
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Line Vautrin Talosel and Mirror Cornucopia Brooch Pin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
glass and gilt metal.
Glass and Talosel, a technique created by Line Vautrin, in which she used
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bauhaus Germany 1970 Modernist Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Yellow Gold and Steel
Located in Miami, FL
reverse with a double hinged pins and a security lock, to be used as a brooch or a pendant,
Have a total
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modernist Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Roger Jean -Pierre Massive Depose Clip Brooch
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in New York, NY
Roger Jean -Pierre massive, dimensional clip brooch of trefoil design set with faceted jet
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive textured gold tone cross brooch.
Could be used as a brooch or
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Paul Amey Marlin Brooch in Sterling Silver, 9K Gold, Diamond and Paua Shell
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
mark and precious metal marks. The Marlin Brooch was designed and completed with over 15 hours labour
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Silver, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
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W 1.23 in L 3.39 in
Spiky Round Hedgehog Brooch with Ruby Eyes Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This delightful little hedgehog brooch, set in 14 karat yellow gold, is a charming and whimsical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Cadix Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone link CADIX brooch/pendant embellished with blue shade crystals
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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Metals Used In Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of metals used in brooches. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and silver. Our selection of items includes 1232 vintage examples as well as 134 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of metals used in brooches made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Chanel, Christian Lacroix and Maison Gripoix are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 305, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, cabochon and rose cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of metals used in brooches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Metals Used In Brooches?
On average, metals used in brooches at 1stDibs sell for $1,565, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Metals Used In Brooches
- What were brooches used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooches are used as fastenings to secure a cloak, shawl or scarf. Decorative brooches also let wearers accessorize and personalize their ensemble. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary brooches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jewelry makers mostly used C clasps on brooches during the 1890s and early 1900s. However, some designers continued to use them up until the 1930s. The clasp resembles a simple hook. Find a selection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You should not use a metal spoon with caviar because caviar can oxidize when it’s exposed to metal, resulting in an unpleasant taste. Caviar spoons are typically made from a variety of non-metal materials such as bone and mother of pearl. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary caviar spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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