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GRIPOIX, Magnificent Large old BROOCH, Rare, vintage
By Maison Gripoix
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent large old brooch, vintage, by Maison GRIPOIX, very rare model, collector's item, an
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1950s French Old Vintage Brooches

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Mixed Metal

GRIPOIX Robert Goossens, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage from the 1950s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, Vintage 50s, Attributed to Robert Goossens, Gripoix cast glass, height 6 cm
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1950s French Old Vintage Brooches

Chanel by Robert Goossens, Old brooch, vintage from the 60s
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage from the 60s, made by Robert Goossens for Chanel in 1961, similar
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1960s French Old Vintage Brooches

Old brooch with emeralds and diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful gold elegant brooch made of 0.585 (14K) yellow gold decorated with a centrally set
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Mid-20th Century German Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold

Vintage Old brooch with emeralds and diamonds
Old brooch with emeralds and diamonds
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H 0.79 in W 0.99 in
JACQUES GAUTIER, magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 60s, signed
By Jacques Gautier
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, 60s vintage, by famous light craftsman JACQUES GAUTIER, signed, sold with
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1960s French Artist Old Vintage Brooches

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old brooch, vintage, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, 50s vintage, beads, High Fashion designer - CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA
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1950s French Artist Old Vintage Brooches

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Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50's, in blackened metal, glass rhinestones, pearls, by Haute
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1950s French Artist Old Vintage Brooches

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Mixed Metal

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old brooch, 50s vintage, High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, length
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1950s French Old Vintage Brooches

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old brooch, 50s vintage, High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, length
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1950s French Old Vintage Brooches

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Mixed Metal

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, 50s vintage, High Fashion designer - CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA
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1950s French Artist Old Vintage Brooches

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Mixed Metal

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent large old BROOCH, 50s vintage, beads, High Fashion designer - CIS countess Cissy
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1950s French Artist Old Vintage Brooches

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Pearl, Mixed Metal

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old brooch, 50s vintage, High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, length 5cm
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1950s French Artist Old Vintage Brooches

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Other, Mixed Metal

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 Old Vintage Brooches

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 Old Vintage Brooches

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Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50's, in silver metal, glass rhinestones, by Haute Couture designer
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1950s French Artist Old Vintage Brooches

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Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50's, glass rhinestones, glass beads, by Haute Couture designer
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1950s French Artist Old Vintage Brooches

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Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH: vintage 50's, in silver metal, glass rhinestones, by High Fashion designer
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1950s French Old Vintage Brooches

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Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH: vintage 50's, in silver metal, glass rhinestones, by High Fashion designer
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1950s French Old Vintage Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Madeleine RIVIÈRE by the workshop of Louis ROUSSELET, old brooch, vintage 30s
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH in brass and glass beads, vintage 30s, creation of Madeleine Rivière made by
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1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Brooches

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Other

Gripoix Pearls and Rhinestones on a Gilded Metal Brooch
By Maison Gripoix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gripoix - Nice old brooch made of colored pearls and rhinestones on a gilded metal structure. Work
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1960s French Old Vintage Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Marcel Boucher Rhinestone Floral Brooch from 1941
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
/80 year old brooch.
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1940s American Art Deco Old Vintage Brooches

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Rhodium, Base Metal

Marcel Boucher Rhinestone Floral Brooch from 1941
Marcel Boucher Rhinestone Floral Brooch from 1941
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W 2.25 in D 0.25 in L 3.63 in
Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
This stunning antique art deco old cut diamond brooch is set in 18k white gold with a total diamond
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1930s British Art Deco Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Pearl Brooch Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this magnificent old brooch in 18-carat yellow gold, a truly exceptional jewel with a
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20th Century French Artisan Old Vintage Brooches

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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Pearl Brooch Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Ruby Pearl Brooch Yellow Gold 18 Karat
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W 0.394 in L 2.756 in
Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted, this platinum Retro brooch from ca 1940 features
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1940s Retro Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch
Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch
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W 1.58 in L 2.76 in
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent large vintage BROOCH, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent large old BROOCH, 50s vintage, rhinestones, high fashion designer CIS countess Cissy
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1950s French Artist Old Vintage Brooches

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Other, Mixed Metal

Old gold brooch with aquamarines
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold brooch from Great Britain from the beginning of the 20th century Studded with two
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1930s British Old Vintage Brooches

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Aquamarine, Gold

Old gold brooch with aquamarines
Old gold brooch with aquamarines
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W 1.97 in
Pearl Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
old mine cut diamonds. Brooch measures 1.75" x 0.75". Not hallmarked. Weight of the piece - 11.2 grams.
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20th Century Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Platinum Gold Old-Mine Diamonds Pearl Brooch, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Platinum Gold Old-Mine Diamonds Pearl Brooch. Created around 1930. Platinum and Gold Old-mine cut
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1930s Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Platinum 1930's Art Deco brooch - 3.1 ct Old European cut diamond brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
brooch is mounted with ninety-seven old cut diamonds. Which were cut to reflect candle light in the most
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1930s European Art Deco Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

David Webb Platinum 40.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Of particular interest and rarity this David Webb mid-century floral brooch enhanced old-cut
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20th Century American Modern Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ribbon Brooch with Old Cut Diamond in White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Lovely Ribbon Brooch in White Gold 750. Prong set with one fine old cut Diamond of 2.03 ct and J
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1960s Swiss Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum Brooch with 5.80 Carat of Antique Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Platinum brooch with 5.80 carats of antique old cut diamonds. Platinum brooch setting is added
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20th Century Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov Antique Old European Cut Diamond Panel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A long panel brooch of open-work design set with old European cut diamonds weighing 0.88 carats
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20th Century British Art Deco Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Ruby Emerald Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Circle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k gold triple circle brooch, adorned with vivid rubies, emeralds and sapphires, as well
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20th Century Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Old Cut Diamond Platinum Spray Brooch, circa 1950's
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 1950's floral spray brooch is beautifully grain and claw set with a mixture of 68 old
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1950s British Retro Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Old Mine-cut Diamond Star and Crescent New Moon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the last years of the 19th century, this crescent and star brooch iin 18K gold s set
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Late 20th Century Victorian Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.85 Carats Total Antique Old European Cut Diamond Panel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an antique open-work design, a long panel brooch set with old european cut diamonds
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20th Century Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Old gold brooch with tourmalines and pearls
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold brooch with tourmalines and pearls Openwork brooch made of 0.375 yellow gold, set with 3
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1940s British Art Deco Old Vintage Brooches

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Tourmaline, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Old gold brooch with tourmalines and pearls
Old gold brooch with tourmalines and pearls
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H 0.4 in W 1.58 in
18 Carat White Gold Old Cut Diamond Coral Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
This unique Vintage coral design brooch was handmade from solid 18 carat white gold. The piece is
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1960s English Retro Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1940 Vintage White Old Cut Diamond And Turquoise Brooch In Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
1940 Vintage white old cut diamond and turquoise brooch beautifully handmade in platinum. The
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1940s American Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

ROGER Jean Pierre, old SET: Brooch, Earrings, Fur Brooch, vintage 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old SET: BROOCH + EARRINGS + FUR BROOCH, vintage 50's, in silver metal, glass
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1950s French Artist Old Vintage Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Bar Brooch with Old Cut Diamonds and Natural Half Pearls
Located in Lucerne, CH
surrounded by 16 old cut diamonds totalling approximate 3.00 ct set with mill grain decoration. The base is
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Late 20th Century Austrian Contemporary Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

1.00 Carats Total Old European-Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ribbon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This ribbon brooch / pin is set with 29 old european-cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carats total. A
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage Large diamond Spider 14k gold brooch in blue eyes decorated with old cut diamonds with an
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1940s Old Vintage Brooches

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14k Gold

Cartier New York GIA Certified 11.24 Carat Old Mine Cushion Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Cartier Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Brooch featuring a matching pair of important Old
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1930s American Art Deco Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18kt yellow Gold Brooch with old diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The brooch is made of 18 KT yellow gold and set with 2 pieces of rose cut diamonds totaling approx
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1940s European Jugendstil Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Platinum Ruby Old European Cut Diamond Feather Leaf Brooch 11.68cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Vintage brooch circa the 1960’s done in 18K and platinum and set with numerous natural Burmese
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Floral Carved Ruby 2.88ctw Old European Diamond Halo Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful vintage carved natural ruby brooch crafted from solid platinum. The
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1950s Art Deco Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum

Retro 1940s Tarantula Spider Old Cut Pave Diamond Brooch Silver Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Retro old cut diamond tarantula spider brooch in silver and yellow gold, 1940s. This Victorian
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1940s Unknown Victorian Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Louis ROUSSELET, Brooch in glass beads, FRANCE 1940, vintage
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime old BROOCH, 40s vintage, by famous French designer LOUIS ROUSSELET and Gripoix glass
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1940s French Art Deco Old Vintage Brooches

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Other

Louis ROUSSELET, Brooch in glass beads, FRANCE 1940, vintage
Louis ROUSSELET, Brooch in glass beads, FRANCE 1940, vintage
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H 3.15 in W 2.17 in D 0.79 in
Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine And Vintage Sapphire Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely diamond and sapphire brooch crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold. Set with old
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20th Century Unknown Modern Old Vintage Brooches

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

Green Angel Fish Brooch New Old Stock 1990s
By Jay S
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Brooch from the early 1990s. Fish Motif with large green glass body. Measuring 2.45" x
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1990s American Old Vintage Brooches

Vintage 14K White Gold 1.25ct. Old-European Diamond Akoya Seed Pearl Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brooch finely crafted in 14 Karat white gold featuring an old-european cut diamond center
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Estate Old European Cut Diamonds Scroll 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant 1.50 Carat
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This elegant estate brooch is fashioned from 18K yellow gold. The brooch is a delicate scroll
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Mid Century Platinum Old Mine Diamond One Carat Bow Brooch 1.3 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Classic Set Old Mine Diamonds Bow Brooch, measuring 1.3" x 0.75
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1950s American Post-War Old Vintage Brooches

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

Vintage Mid Century Platinum Old Mine Diamond One Carat Bow Brooch 1.3 Inch
Vintage Mid Century Platinum Old Mine Diamond One Carat Bow Brooch 1.3 Inch
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H 1.3 in W 0.75 in Dm 0.75 in L 1.3 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 Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Cluster of Old European Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an antique intricately designed brooch made in 18K Yellow Gold, accented with clusters
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1960s American Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco Enamel, Rose Cut and Old MIne Cut Diamond, Ruby
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel

Antique 18k Gold 3.24ctw Old Cut Diamond & Emerald Ribbon Dual Dress Clip Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
prong set with 8 old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.01 carats in weight and pavé set with 9
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1940s American Old Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Valentino Starfish Brooch Crystal Pearl New Old Stock 1990s
By Valentino
Located in Wallkill, NY
1990s. Measuring 4 inches. This is out of a massive collection of New Old Stock items (jewelry never
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1990s Italian Old Vintage Brooches

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Crystal, Pearl, Gilt Metal

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Old Vintage Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of old vintage brooches available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of old vintage brooches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cartier, Ciner and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many old european cut, old mine cut and round cut old vintage brooches for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of old vintage brooches, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Old Vintage Brooches?

On average, old vintage brooches at 1stDibs sell for $4,300, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $150,000 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 Old Vintage Brooches
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Old brooches may be made of a variety of materials. Silver and gold are the most commonly used, but some may be fashioned out of brass, nickel and other metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and modern brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell how old a cameo brooch is for certain, you usually need to consult a licensed jewelry appraiser. This is because many authentic pieces do not have marks, and there are many modern reproductions that resemble the antique jewelry. Find a selection of expertly vetted antique cameo brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How old something needs to be in order to be considered vintage is at least 20 years. For jewelry, furniture and decorative objects, vintage items are less than 100 years old; those produced more than a century ago are antique. Typically, clothing and accessories made two decades ago or more are classified as vintage, as antique is rarely applied to fashion. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of vintage apparel, jewelry, furniture and other items.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Vintage clothes are usually 20 years old or older. Unlike jewelry, clothing is usually not referred to as antique. As a result, people usually use the term vintage to describe all garments produced at least two decades ago. In some cases, you may see clothing that is 100 years old or more referred to as historical or period clothes. Find a wide range of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a camera has to be to be considered vintage vary. However, the general consensus is that cameras manufactured more than 50 years ago qualify for the label. You can find a range of vintage cameras on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, a 20-year-old Rolex would be considered vintage by most people. Generally, timepieces that are at least 20 years old are thought of as vintage. And as collecting vintage watches gains steam as a hobby, other venerable brands including Patek Philippe, Breitling and Omega have been mining their archives of late, reissuing mid-century models and resurrecting design elements with retro appeal. Find a variety of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.