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Rare Piel Frères Paris France Peacock Eye Pin Brooch
By Piel Frères
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Large Antique Art nouveau Peacock eye Pin /brooch attributed to Piel Frères in Paris, France . Pin
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Base Metal

Herbert Rosenthal Large Bee Diamond Pin Brooch Rare Find 1.55 Carats
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Jupiter, FL
Absolutely stunning, excellent condition diamond brooch made in 18KT yelllow & white gold by
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Mid-18th Century Contemporary Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Castellani Coin and 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and early Castellani coin Brooch Pin Collectable and rare catalans Brooch
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Mid-19th Century Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

18k Gold

Rare 18k gold Victorian owl brooch - large Owl Head - Antique pin - Art Nouveau
Located in Antwerp, BE
. This brooch is in working condition with a safety hook and pin which we believe has been replaced by a
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Brooch Vintage Pin Onyx & Diamond brooch pin 18KT white gold Old Europe
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare Art Deco brooch pin made with a large onyx and a single diamond in the center, the diamond is
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Late 17th Century Art Deco Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hand Carved Portrait Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Carved Two Portrait paste Amethyst and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin
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Mid-19th Century Artisan Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Brass

Rare Art Deco H. Pomerantz Inc. N.Y. Amber Jelly Belly Bird Pin Brooch 5 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This very Art Deco 5 inch Pomerantz Amber Jelly Belly Bird Brooch Pin is absolutely amazing. It is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously rare Art Deco diamond arrow jabot pin from the world renowned luxury
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1920s Art Deco Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 15k Oval Citrine & Seed Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sweet 15k Oval Citrine & Seed Pearl Pin Brooch Elegantly designed, this brooch radiates
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique 15k Oval Citrine & Seed Pearl Pin Brooch
Antique 15k Oval Citrine & Seed Pearl Pin Brooch
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W 0.79 in L 0.63 in
Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Amethyst Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Fahrner oval Brooch, center set with two amethysts, surrounded by
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1890s German Art Nouveau Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby 15K Gold Cockerel/Rooster/Chicken Brooch Pin
Located in London, GB
brooch is fitted in a period box and we will include this in the price of this listing. This pin
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19th Century Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

Rare Louis Comfort Tiffany Citrine Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A rare and important antique Tiffany & Co. citrine brooch attributed to Louis Comfort Tiffany
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Louis Comfort Tiffany Citrine Brooch
Rare Louis Comfort Tiffany Citrine Brooch
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Rare Antique Sardonyx Cameo Pin - 18K Gold, Diamonds, and Pearls, Circa 1850.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Antique Early Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Pin - 18K Gold, Diamonds, and Pearls (Circa 1840-50
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1840s European Early Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

14K Antique Russian No Heat Beryl, Onyx, and Old Mine Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent Russian Antique Beryl and Old Mine Onyx Brooch Pin is a remarkable example of the
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Onyx, Green Beryl, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, White Gold, 14k Gold, ...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Royal Kings Brown Enamel and Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
condition which is quite rare for a piece of this age. It seems to not have been worn much at all in the
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1890s Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Guardian Angel and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of a Guardian Angel with Child walking on a
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19th Century Italian Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Sash Pin Brooch with Snake Motif
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A stunning and rare piece, this antique sash pin or brooch embodies the elegance and artistry of
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Victorian Cherub Cupid Angel Swing Brooch Pin Silver Grape Leaves
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful Victorian brooch pin with a Winged Cherub, Cupid or Angel on a
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Silver

Rare Austro Hungarian Silver Enamel Perfume pomander Chatelaine Pin
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely Stunning details on this rare antique Renaissance Revival ,Austro Hungarian gilt Silver
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19th Century European Renaissance Revival Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Silver, Enamel

Georgian Deer Pin with Rose Cut Diamonds 12k Gold Brooch
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Rare find! A wonderful Georgian diamond deer brooch! Beautiful pair of sweet reindeer with
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Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Georgian Deer Pin with Rose Cut Diamonds 12k Gold Brooch
Georgian Deer Pin with Rose Cut Diamonds 12k Gold Brooch
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Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Lizard, Salamander, Chameleon Brooch Pin set
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Victorian Brooch Gold Rose Cut Bohemian Garnet Pearl Teardrop Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Bohemian Garnet & Seed Pearl Brooch Pin. Offered for sale is this truly spectacular Pin
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Buddha Jabot Brooch Pin Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Diamond Platinum Enamel Buddha Jabot Pin Brooch is an Art Deco Masterpiece. The seated
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Rare amethyst, emerald and pearl brooch by Carlo Giuliano, English, circa 1890.
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Rare amethyst, emerald and pearl brooch by Carlo Giuliano. Centrally set with an oval rose cut
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1890s Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold

George Shiebler Bat Moon Brooch Pin Homeric Pendant Sterling Silver
By George Shiebler
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Brooch by George W. Shiebler and Company in the form of a moon with a bat
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Egyptian Revival Turquoise Pharoah Sphynx Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver
Located in New York, NY
A rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece. The stunning brooch is centered by the head of a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Early Marius Hammer Labradorite Flower Brooch Pin Norway Silver Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
This is the gorgeous early Marius Hammer Art Nouveau silver pin brooch in the form of a flower set
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Labradorite, Silver

Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin
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19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Green Onyx Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Fahrner Brooch, center set with a green onyx stone, surrounded by
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Coral Cameo Enamel Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Maiden Flower
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in an absolutely stunning antique Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Brooch Bar Pin
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19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Brooch, 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
& Co. Stick Pin Brooch. It is very rare to find original Art Deco Tiffany & Co. jewels and this one is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Pietra Dura Amethyst Pansy Flower Brooch Pin 14K Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Pietra Dura Brooch in 14 Karat Gold with inlaid semi-precious stones
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19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Revival Carved Citrine Peridot Pharaoh King Tut Brooch Pin Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival Citrine and Peridot Pharaoh Brooch Pin masterpiece. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Citrine, Peridot, Silver

Tiffany & Co. 2.5 Carat Old Mine Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin 1900 Antique
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Diamond Platinum Tiffany & Co. Edwardian - Art Deco Brooch Pin with
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

German 1925 Art Deco Golfers Couple Enamelled Pin Brooches in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1925. This pair of pin brooches has been crafted with
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1920s German Art Deco Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Star Blue Enamel Pearl Brooch Pin - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this charming antique Victorian 18ct gold enamel star brooch made c.1880
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Late 19th Century Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Greyhound Dog Tiger's Eye Gold Silver Racing Horseshoe Hat Pin Brooch Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
A very special and rare Sporting Horse Greyhound Racing Hat Pin Brooch depicting a Greyhound Dog
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Egyptian Revival Plique A Jour Enamel Winged Scarab Insect Brooch Pin Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
A rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece of a Winged Scarab Insect Brooch done in Plique a Jour
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Silver, Enamel

Egyptian Revival Lapis Lazuli Pharoah King Tut Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece. The stunning brooch is centered by a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
beauty. The brooch dates to circa 1890 - 1920. The brooch is a rare early Tiffany & Co. jewel. The
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Signed G. Torrini Pietra Dura Rose Lily Flower Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a museum quality signed Giocondo Torrini Pietra Dura Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Gold with
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19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 18k Marvellous antique European brooch - Georgian rose cut diamond jewel
Located in Antwerp, BE
. This antique brooch is equipped with a C closure and a longer pin, typical for this period since
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 18k Floral Victorian Brooch - 18 Karat solid yellow gold - Antique, diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
century, also known as the late Victorian period. This floral themed collar brooch is crafted 18 Karat
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

France 1810 Georgian Period Rare Oversized Baroque Brooch .830 Silver Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic Oversized antique French brooch. A very nice early French piece, created during the
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1810s French Georgian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Quartz, Silver, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum, Natural Unheated Sapphire, and Diamond Pin
Located in Princeton, NJ
An exceedingly rare and highly coveted platinum, natural unheated Sri Lankan sapphire, and old-mine
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1890s French Edwardian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Rare Egyptian Revival Pharoah Brooch Lapis Diamond Ruby Pearl Enamel Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
brooch dates to circa 1880 - 1930. The pin itself is 14 Karat rose and white gold and is set with two
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Ruby, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hinged pin and clasp fastening. This multicolored pearl brooch has been independently tested using state
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1890s Unknown Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch
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Antique Barcelona Football Club Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
Here we have a rare and exceptional stick pin from the early 20th century. The head is designed in
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1910s Spanish Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stuart pink topaz and diamond brooch, circa 1700.
Located in London, GB
Stuart pink topaz and diamond brooch. Set to centre with a single oval old cut pink topaz in a
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Early 1700s Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Fabergé 14K Gold Opal and Diamond Stick Pin 1899–1905
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
—especially those with documented hallmarks and original boxes—are exceedingly rare. This stick pin represents
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Revival Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Era 14KT Rose Gold and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our Rare Victorian Era Brooch. Crafted in 14 karat rose gold and sterling
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1880s American Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 3.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Brooch Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
faceted cut ruby, representing the eye. This stunning and rare antique diamond dolphin brooch secures
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Brooch Pendant
Antique 3.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Brooch Pendant
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Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Pearl and Sapphire Enameled Roman Bust Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and stunning portrait pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This 14kt yellow gold pin
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1880s Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Crescent Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
brooch is complete with a yellow gold brooch pin, and C-shaped safety catch. The brooch is in excellent
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1890s Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Labradorite and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
reverse with a conventional hinged pin brooch clasp fastening. This rare brooch has been independently
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1880s Unknown Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Labradorite, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Labradorite and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique Carved Labradorite and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
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Antique 1.20 Carat Diamond Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold and Silver Fox Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This antique diamond fox
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1880s Unknown Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 11.32 Carat Rock Crystal and Diamond Sapphire and 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
reverse with a conventional hinged pin and clasp. This antique rock crystal brooch has been independently
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1880s Unknown Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.00 Carat Natural Pearl and Old European Diamond Tie Pin 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Natural Pearl and Old European Cut Diamond Tie Pin, a distinguished accessory that
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1890s Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Snake, Hammer and Stars Brooch, 9k Gold and Silver, Diamond, Ruby, Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and rare antique snake and hammer brooch. Victorian design at its very finest this
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Aluminium Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
was considered rare and was used to make jewelry. Very few pieces still exist. The pin measures 2
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1860s British Victorian Rare Antique Brooches And Pins

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Aluminum, Gilt Metal

Antique Aluminium Brooch
Antique Aluminium Brooch
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Rare Antique Brooches And Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of rare antique brooches and pins. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian and Art Nouveau are consistently popular styles when it comes to rare antique brooches and pins. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Theodor Fahrner and Carl Bacher are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 53 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many rose cut, old european cut and cabochon rare antique brooches and pins for sale. When shopping our range of rare antique brooches and pins, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Rare Antique Brooches And Pins?

Prices for rare antique brooches and pins can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $286 and can go as high as $68,000, while rare antique brooches and pins, on average, fetch $3,547.

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.