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Poodle Pin

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Poodle Brooch/Pin #21971
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Poodle Brooch/Pin This charming brooch features a beautifully
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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Two Tone Gold Diamond Elegant Poodle Dog Textured Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Overall Thickness: 10.2mm (approx. not including the pin) Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure Condition
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Poodle Brooch Pin, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold diamond and ruby poodle brooch pin, circa 1960 This charming
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Vintage 1960s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White & Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Textured Detailed Poodle Dogs Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding vintage pin/brooch is crafted in solid 18k white and yellow gold and features two
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Early 2000s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Poodle Stickpin of Silver and 8k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
stickpin featuring a finely detailed poodle rendered in 850 silver with a gold vermeil and 8k gold pin stem
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver

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Ruser 14 Karat Yellow Gold Poodle Pin
By William Ruser
Located in Nashua, NH
Ruser 14K Yellow Gold Poodle Pin. The poodle is set with two round cut sapphire eyes, length 1 1/8
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brand New Heidi Daus French Gift Crystal-Accented Poodle Pin Brooch
By Heidi Daus
Located in Houston, TX
pin to your holiday collection. Design Information Holiday-inspired design features a French poodle
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

Heavy 14 Karat Yellow Gold Poodle Pin Pendant with Ruby Eyes and Diamond Bowtie
Located in Overland Park, KS
14k Yellow Gold Poodle Pin Pendant with Ruby Eyes and Diamond Bowtie. Nice and Heavy. The Diamonds
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris Circus Poodle With Attitude Gold Sapphire Ruby Diamond Brooch Pin
By Chaumet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 18k gold poodle pin from Chaumet Paris, knows how to shake it. This little character balances
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Playful Poodle Dog with Enamel Ball, Ruby Eyes and Diamond Collar Gold Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This playful little 18k gold chubby cheeked poodle pin has round faceted ruby eyes and a white gold
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gold Poodle Dog Pin with Diamond Collar and Eyes
Located in Perth, AU
Cute doggie brooch in the form of a poodle with diamond eyes and collar. 18ct Gold. This item is
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sittin Pretty Poodle Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1950s, Very Whimsical 14K Yellow Gold Poodle pin, set with Diamonds, Emeralds and Ruby. Very
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Sittin Pretty Poodle Pin
Sittin Pretty Poodle Pin
W 1.13 in L 2 in
Cartier Poodle Pin
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful gold poodle brooch showcases the more whimsical side of the legendary French
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20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Poodle Pin
Cartier Poodle Pin
W 0.88 in L 1.5 in
1950's Trifari Enamel Poodle Pin
By Trifari
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Adorable white Trifari enamel poodle shaped pin from the 1950's. The poodle features an allover
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

1950's Trifari Enamel Poodle Pin
1950's Trifari Enamel Poodle Pin
W 1 in D 0.4 in L 2 in
Cartier Diamond Yellow Gold Poodle Clip Pin Brooch Pair, 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of iconic poodle pins created by Cartier in Italy in the 1950s. Definitely a conversational
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

CARTIER Poodle Brooch Pin
Located in Toronto, ON
French Cartier18K Poodle Brooch, eagle and makers mark for Cartier France, C.1960. The brooch of
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French Brooches

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Poodle Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Poodle Brooch/Bin- This lovely 14K yellow gold brooch
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k 750 Yellow Gold Natural Turquoise Poodle Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Gold Poodle Brooch Total Item Weight: 17.45 Grams Metals and Materials: 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold, Pearl and Sapphire Poodle Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold, Pearl and Sapphire Poodle Brooch/Pin- This lovely poodle brooch features two
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Poodle Brooch/Pin
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Poodle Motif Brooch, a delightful piece finely crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. This
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...

Chaumet Paris Amethyst Citrine Diamond Gold Poodle Dog Brooch Pin
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
Chaumet Paris 18k gold poodle brooch, adorned with amethyst, citrines and approx. 0.28cts in
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Diamond Dog Platinum Brooch Pin Poodle With Sapphire Eyes
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Deco Diamond Dog Platinum Brooch Pin Poodle With Sapphire Eyes Dating back to the 1920s, this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Toy Poodle Dog Pin Brooch Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in London, England
A beautiful ruby and diamond Toy Poodle dog pin brooch set in 18k rose gold. The brooch depicts a
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2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Alexis Bittar Lucite Diamanté Poodle Pin Pendant Necklace Estate Jewelry
By Alexis Bittar
Located in Montreal, QC
Alexis Bittar Lucite and Faux Diamond Strolling Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Pendant Necklace encrusted
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Vermeil Poodle Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Poodle Pin by Orb, Vermeil ( Gold Wash on Sterling Silver ) very nicely detailed and
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Vermeil

Vintage Vermeil Whimsical Poodle Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Beaucraft Vermeil, Gold Plate on Sterling Silver Poodle Pin, measuring 2 inches in
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Ruby Diamond Gold Poodle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 3-D Poodle pin with Diamond collar and ruby eyes. 7 single cut Diamonds, approx. total
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Ruby Gold Poodle Dog Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1960s 18k gold poodle dog brooch, with ruby eyes and collar. Brooch is 38mm x 32mm. Marked
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Cartier Midcentury Retro Poodle Dog Gold Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retro Mid century Cartier 14k gold circle brooch, depicting poodle dog. Brooch is 37mm in diameter
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gold

Signed KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Prized Poodle Dog Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Prized Poodle brooch adorned with Faux Dark Gray Pearls and Faux dark Diamonds and
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Yellow Gold Diamond-Accented Playful Poodle Brooch, 18k Dog Ball Pet Canine Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: .05ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Style: Brooch Closure Type: Hinged Pin and Whale
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

SAO Signed Gold Poodle Dog Pin Brooch, Pink Enamel Flowers and Crystals, Vintage
Located in Milford, DE
cabochons. Vintage pin / brooch. Gold-tone. Marks / hallmarks / etc: SAO
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Retro 1960s Stylized 3D Poodle /Puppy /Dog Pin / Brooch in 18 K Gold & Turquoise
Located in London, GB
Beautiful artistic creation and interpretation of a poodle dog, emphasizing the remarkable
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pink Ruby Poodle Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage eighteen karat yellow gold diamond and pink ruby Poodle dog brooch or pin Jewel was created
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pink Ruby Poodle Dog Brooch
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pink Ruby Poodle Dog Brooch
H 2.25 in W 1.4 in D 0.35 in Dm 1.4 in L 2.25 in
Tiffany 14K Poodle Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany 14K Poodle pin with lovely open work 1 1/2" wide 1 1/3" high
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Gem Set Poodle Pin
Located in New York, NY
Very fetching and endearing 18K gold figural poodle pin. Cabachon sapphire eyes, ruby nose and
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American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby

Yellow Gold Diamond Poodle Pins
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of poodle pins, with round brilliant-cut diamond accents on legs, hips and head, as well as
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Gold Poodle Pin
Located in New York, NY
Figural "poodle" pin. 18K textured gold, with nice definition. The poodle is prancing, with tail
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Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby and Gold Poodle Pin
Ruby and Gold Poodle Pin
W 1.33 in L 1 in
Large and Adorable Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Poodle Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This absolutely adorable poodle pin is filled with attitude. Blue enamel body, red enamel mouth
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY Poodle Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful girl is very fancy! She is bejeweled in rubies, sapphires,diamonds, and emeralds! All 18k yellow gold...and signed TIFFANY & CO! Woof!
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American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Poodle Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
An American mid-20th century 18 karat gold brooch with sapphire by Van Cleef & Arpels. The poodle
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American Brooches

Three Dimensional Gold Poddle Pin
Located in New York, NY
Poodle with personality. 18K gold, 3 dimensional poodle pin with sapphire eyes, ruby nose and
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American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire

Crown Trifari Gold Poodle Dog Brooch Pin
By Trifari
Located in Sausalito, CA
Vintage gold toned Crown Trifari© poodle brooch. Size: 1-5/8" x 1" Markings: Trifari©. Weight
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Elegant Standard Poodle Gold Brooch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Elegant 18K yellow #gold# Poodle Brooch / pin with wonderful detail and texture, ruby detail eye.
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Poodle Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Style: Pin/ Brooch Metal: Yellow Gold Stones: 2 Round Rubies Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Round Diamond Dog Poodle Brooch, Pin, and Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Style: Brooch / Pin / Pendant
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx 18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch See life in Vivid colors with these exquisite Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Onyx18K Gold Elegant Parrot Pin Brooch with a...
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Earclips Bulgari Torumaline Peridot Cornucopia Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An iconic set of 18 K yellow Gold Cornucopia earclips showcasing 1 fancy cut Briolette pink Tourmaline and 1 fancy cut Peridot. 2.3 cm height and 1.5 cm wide. 18.52 grams. Stamped 7...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Cartier, Paris, France. This delightful Terrier pin by Cartier is the perfect whimsical accessory. Charming animal brooches were all the rage in the fifties, six...
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
$12,500
H 1.38 in W 0.75 in
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Horse Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive horse in full gallop with diamond eye accents. Heavy cast 14K gold with textured details. Beautiful quality. 1950's USA. 2.25" x 1.5"
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

14K Gold Horse Brooch
14K Gold Horse Brooch
$1,595
H 1.5 in W 2.25 in
Trifari Gilt Metal Crystal Encrusted Poodle Dog Brooch c 1960
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari gilt metal crystal encrusted poodle dog brooch c 1960 The elegant canine brooch is designed with an endearing poodle with impressed gilt metal detail that emulates dog fur ...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-War Brooches

Cartier Turquoise, Diamond, Emerald Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Turquoise, Diamond, Emerald Bird Brooch. An 18k yellow gold and platinum bird brooch, set with cabochon turquoise, emerald and diamonds, Cartier. measures approx. 4″ in lengt...
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Poodle and Ball Brooch, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This whimsical vintage brooch features a playful poodle with a ball. Crafted from 18 carat yellow gold the piece is beautifully crafted, with 0.02 carat rubies used for the dogs eyes...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Gold Novelty Poodle Brooch Circa 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
With circular-cut ruby set eyes, and a single-cut diamond set collar, mounted in 18 white and yellow gold, length 4.1cm
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage English 0.02 carat garnet and 9k yellow gold poodle brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This e...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
$2,747
H 0.34 in W 0.9 in L 1.06 in
Hermès 18ct Gold Squirrel Brooch With Ruby Eye Circa 1960s
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A charming gold squirrel brooch by Hermès c.1960s, the three-dimensional brooch finely modelled in 18ct yellow gold as a squirrel sat on a branch holding a nut between its paws, the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate 18k Gold Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Hippo Hippopotamus Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super adorable hippopotamus brooch is crafted in solid 18k white gold with black rhodium throughout. The entire hippo design is neatly pave set with super fine quality purplish ...
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Poodle Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Poodle Pin from Tiffany and Company. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Eyes! One inch by 2 inches. Stamped 18K Tiffany & Co.
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French 1960's Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Poodle Dog Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Poodle Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate poodle pin for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 25 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a poodle pin 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 21st Century. A poodle pin from Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Chaumet — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A poodle pin can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 12, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a poodle pin, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Poodle Pin?

On average, a poodle pin at 1stDibs sells for $2,138, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.