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Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Modernist Brooch
Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Modernist Brooch

Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Modernist Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Nice, FR

GIANNI VERSACE vintage rare massive silver toned modernist brooch. Circa 1987.

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian
GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian

GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian

Located in Northampton, MA

Natural saltwater pearls are rare. This rare Victorian brooch ships with a GIA certificate attesting to the fact that the pearls are natural (uncultured) saltwater pearls.

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Rare Bandit Jackrabbit Pearl Pin 18kt*
Vintage Rare Bandit Jackrabbit Pearl Pin 18kt*

Vintage Rare Bandit Jackrabbit Pearl Pin 18kt*

Located in New York, NY

Rare Handmade Pearl sapphire pin Very Well Made 13.1mm Natural South Sea Pearl .20ct natural round sapphires 1.10ct natural diamonds H-color Si1 Clarity 2 x 1.8 inch Handma...

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian, GIA Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Victorian, GIA Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch

Victorian, GIA Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

This rare Victorian brooch boasts a beautiful GIA graded natural pearl measuring 10.36 x 9.38 mm with white body color and pink overtone, surrounded by very nice quality chunky old m...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabrice Paris Floral Carved Brass and Chrome Brooch
Fabrice Paris Floral Carved Brass and Chrome Brooch

Fabrice Paris Floral Carved Brass and Chrome Brooch

By Fabrice

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fabrice, Paris designed this elegant floral brooch. The rare piece features a brass and chrome leaf design with dimensional hand-raised and carved detailing.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Brass

1990s Retro Brass French Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro
1990s Retro Brass French Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro

1990s Retro Brass French Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Perfect as a statement accessory on a lapel, dress, or handbag, exuding vintage luxury. This Loris Azzaro brooch is a rare and collectible piece, ideal for lovers of vintage fashion ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Brass

Antique Rock Crystal Portuguese Brooch Gold Silver
Antique Rock Crystal Portuguese Brooch Gold Silver

Antique Rock Crystal Portuguese Brooch Gold Silver

Located in Napoli, IT

The Magic of 19th Century This rare antique brooch is 19th Century A master crafted piece made of solid 18 KT gold topped by silver Extraordinary design made of rectangular body is m...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Rare French Felix  Resin Pansy Clip
Rare French Felix  Resin Pansy Clip

Rare French Felix Resin Pansy Clip

By Felix

Located in New York, NY

Rare Felix Pansy clip brooch of fushia pink resin,faux pearls and fushia crystal. 3.5" high x 3".

Category

Vintage 1930s French Brooches

Amazing Marcel Boucher Enamel Sweet Peapod Brooch
Amazing Marcel Boucher Enamel Sweet Peapod Brooch

Amazing Marcel Boucher Enamel Sweet Peapod Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Massive and Rare Marcel Boucher Sweet Peapod brooch circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel

Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin

Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Miami, FL

Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin A Rare and Collectible Masterpiece Presenting a stunning and highly collectible butterfly brooch designed by the legendary Mario ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Jasper and Enamel Gold Egyptian Pharaoh & Sword Brooch
Vintage Jasper and Enamel Gold Egyptian Pharaoh & Sword Brooch

Vintage Jasper and Enamel Gold Egyptian Pharaoh & Sword Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

A vintage Jasper, and Enamel Egyptian Pharaoh and Sword Brooch is a rare piece of Egyptian Revival estate jewelry, dating from the mid-20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Mazer Fruit Salad Basket Brooch
Art Deco Mazer Fruit Salad Basket Brooch

Art Deco Mazer Fruit Salad Basket Brooch

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Mazer rare Art Deco brooch of pave and tricolor fruit salad stones.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Rare Victorian Man in the Moon
Rare Victorian Man in the Moon

Rare Victorian Man in the Moon

Located in New York, NY

Rare and Unusual Victorian Man in the Moon gold brooch from the late 19th Century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

French Belle Époque GIA natural pearl diamond platinum brooch
French Belle Époque GIA natural pearl diamond platinum brooch

French Belle Époque GIA natural pearl diamond platinum brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Circa 1910, this is a museum-quality Belle Epoque brooch, the rare combination of natural pearls, fine diamond work, and documented GIA certification that serious collectors look for.

Category

Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips
Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips from the 1940's. Gold plated with colored and crystal pastes. Each mask clip comes off to be worn separately. 1940's USA. 2.25" x 1.5".

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Base Metal

Early Maison Gripoix  Anglo Indian Peacock Brooch
Early Maison Gripoix  Anglo Indian Peacock Brooch

Early Maison Gripoix Anglo Indian Peacock Brooch

By Maison Gripoix

Located in New York, NY

Early Maison Gripoix Anglo Indian Peacock brooch. A rare 1930s Collectors piece of amythest, emerald, ruby, jade,and rose quartz poured glass enamel and lamp work focal cabochon.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Anglo-Indian Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

1990s Vintage CHANEL Velvet Camellia Full Blossom Brooch Black
1990s Vintage CHANEL Velvet Camellia Full Blossom Brooch Black

1990s Vintage CHANEL Velvet Camellia Full Blossom Brooch Black

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

A timeless classic with bold presence, this rare vintage CHANEL Camellia brooch is crafted from rich, deep black velvet in an exquisite full-blossom state.

Category

1990s French Brooches

Miriam Haskell Micro Pearl Pave Stickpin Brooch
Miriam Haskell Micro Pearl Pave Stickpin Brooch

Miriam Haskell Micro Pearl Pave Stickpin Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell's two part stick pin brooch. Rare and unusually long stickpin brooch of Russian Gilt metal with embroidered intricate bead work.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rare Victorian Iridized Cut Steel Crab
Rare Victorian Iridized Cut Steel Crab

Rare Victorian Iridized Cut Steel Crab

Located in New York, NY

Incredibly contemporary looking crab brooch made of iridized cut steel. This brooch is highly unusual because of its coloring and construction. Spike shaped beads cover the back and ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Antique Monkey Brooch Pendant Paste Stones Victorian Silver
Antique Monkey Brooch Pendant Paste Stones Victorian Silver

Antique Monkey Brooch Pendant Paste Stones Victorian Silver

Located in Mārupe, LV

This highly collectible brooch is a rare find, perfect for antique jewelry enthusiasts, collectors of whimsical pieces, and those drawn to the symbolism.

Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Jean Clement Glazed Terracotta Dove Brooch c1930s
Jean Clement Glazed Terracotta Dove Brooch c1930s

Jean Clement Glazed Terracotta Dove Brooch c1930s

By Jean Clement

Located in New York, NY

Rare glazed terracotta brooch ,of grayish white, with 24kt gold detail.Mounted on a gilt metal pronged backing.Although unsigned this brooch holds all the earmarks of Clements ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Brooches

Materials

Ceramic

Faberge Antique Russian Tourmaline Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch
Faberge Antique Russian Tourmaline Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch

Faberge Antique Russian Tourmaline Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch

By Karl Fabergé

Located in Chicago, IL

Petersburg in the 1890s The rare antique FABERGE button-shaped brooch is centered with a sparkling pink tourmaline that is elegantly complimented by a glossy white enamel background...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Sapphire Spray
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Sapphire Spray

Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Sapphire Spray

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Sapphire Spray from the 1930's. Bezel set faux sapphire stones form a floral buds with amazing pave leaf and stem construction. 4.25" x 2.5", 1930's USA.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette
Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette

Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Large and Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette from the 1940's. 2 huge emerald oval pastes with micro pave borders form the flower heads with green cold enamel leaves. The flower...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Line Vautrin School Golden Honey Talosel Resin Brooch
Line Vautrin School Golden Honey Talosel Resin Brooch

Line Vautrin School Golden Honey Talosel Resin Brooch

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning and rare dangling brooch was made in the 1970s by one of Line Vautrin's students.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches

Antique 18K YG Emerald Diamond Seed Pearl Whimsical Brooch
Antique 18K YG Emerald Diamond Seed Pearl Whimsical Brooch

Antique 18K YG Emerald Diamond Seed Pearl Whimsical Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A rare antique figural brooch, exquisitely crafted in 18K gold, depicting two richly textured pearl gatherers carrying baskets of seed pearls atop a linear square-cut emerald bar acc...

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Gold Silver Hair Memory Brooch
French 19th Century Gold Silver Hair Memory Brooch

French 19th Century Gold Silver Hair Memory Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in silver and 18 carats yellow gold. This rare antique memory brooch is composed of an oval motif made of braided hair on a tablet set with initials and protected by a glass.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Jewelled Modernist Brooch
Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Jewelled Modernist Brooch

Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Jewelled Modernist Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Nice, FR

GIANNI VERSACE vintage rare massive silver toned modernist brooch with clear crystal embellishement.

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette
Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette

Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette

By Ciner

Located in New York, NY

Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette from the 1930's. Large in scale, beautiful quality made in sterling silver with hand set pastes in typical High Style Art Deco Design. Clips sep...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

X A rose is a rose Blue Diamond Brooch
X A rose is a rose Blue Diamond Brooch

X A rose is a rose Blue Diamond Brooch

Located in Stockholm, SE

For investors, it offers the dual benefit of personal enjoyment and portfolio stability—rare in collectibles. This brooch is not simply adornment; it is a legacy piece that grows in ...

Category

2010s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Rare Handmade Emerald Sapphire Diamond Pin 18kt*
Vintage Rare Handmade Emerald Sapphire Diamond Pin 18kt*

Vintage Rare Handmade Emerald Sapphire Diamond Pin 18kt*

Located in New York, NY

Rare Handmade Emerald sapphire ring Very Well Made 1.50ct Natural Center Emerald 7 x 7.2mm 1.55ct natural baguette sapphires 2.00ct natural diamonds H-color Vs-2 Clarity 2 x 1...

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967
Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967

Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967

By Christian Dior

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite Vintage Dior Lapis Flower Brooch from 1967. A true treasure from the flower power era, this rare Dior brooch features stylised gold-ton...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Antique 14k Gold Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds Moscow 1899
Antique 14k Gold Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds Moscow 1899

Antique 14k Gold Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds Moscow 1899

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique rare imperial Russian 14k gold brooch made in Moscow 1899 with rose cut diamonds topped with 6 points Star of David with dangling ornaments brooch length 4cm hall marked 56 ...

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Antique 1880s Brooches

1963 Georges Braque "Medea's Chariot" Gold Brooch
1963 Georges Braque "Medea's Chariot" Gold Brooch

1963 Georges Braque "Medea's Chariot" Gold Brooch

By Georges Braque

Located in Paris, FR

Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown Beautiful and Rare 18K gold (tested) brooch by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Mithe Espelt Gold and Red Ceramic Brooch, circa 1950
Mithe Espelt Gold and Red Ceramic Brooch, circa 1950

Mithe Espelt Gold and Red Ceramic Brooch, circa 1950

Located in Atlanta, GA

A captivating example of French mid‑century design, this sculptural ceramic brooch is a rare and highly collectible piece attributed to Mithé Espelt.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm M379 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver brooch has 5 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls ranging in size from 4 mm.

Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Karl Lagerfeld KL Initial Logo in Glass Oval Brooch
Karl Lagerfeld KL Initial Logo in Glass Oval Brooch

Karl Lagerfeld KL Initial Logo in Glass Oval Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in New York, NY

A lovely, large and rare Karl Lagerfeld carved brooch from 1980/90s.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 3.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Brooch Pendant
Antique 3.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Brooch Pendant

Antique 3.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Brooch Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The head of the dolphin is further ornamented with an impressive 0.03ct round faceted cut ruby, representing the eye. This stunning and rare antique diamond dolphin brooch secures w...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Line Vautrin School Amber Honey Talosel Resin Brooch
Line Vautrin School Amber Honey Talosel Resin Brooch

Line Vautrin School Amber Honey Talosel Resin Brooch

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning and rare dangling brooch was made in the 1970s by one of Line Vautrin's students.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches

Vintage Chanel Sainte Catherine Brooch, Gold & Green Enamel, 1980
Vintage Chanel Sainte Catherine Brooch, Gold & Green Enamel, 1980

Vintage Chanel Sainte Catherine Brooch, Gold & Green Enamel, 1980

By Chanel

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

This exceptional rare vintage Chanel Sainte Catherine brooch celebrates one of France’s most charming traditions.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

1990s Massive Vintage CHANEL Black and White Tweed Camellia Brooch
1990s Massive Vintage CHANEL Black and White Tweed Camellia Brooch

1990s Massive Vintage CHANEL Black and White Tweed Camellia Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

This rare vintage CHANEL Camellia brooch is crafted of stiffened black and white tweed in a houndstooth pattern adorned with two leaves of the same tweed fabric.

Category

1990s French Brooches

Vintage 2004 CHANEL Gripoix Poured Glass Cross Brooch Light Yellow
Vintage 2004 CHANEL Gripoix Poured Glass Cross Brooch Light Yellow

Vintage 2004 CHANEL Gripoix Poured Glass Cross Brooch Light Yellow

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

A timeless classic with bold presence, this rare vintage CHANEL brooch features a striking Maltese cross design adorned with butter yellow Gripoix poured glass cabochons.

Category

1990s French Brooches

Cartier Vintage Coral Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Hand Holding Flower
Cartier Vintage Coral Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Hand Holding Flower

Cartier Vintage Coral Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Hand Holding Flower

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Cartier Coral Flower Brooch Pin Rare Coral Platinum 18K Yellow Gold brooch by Cartier, Made in France circa 1960s. hand holding a flower.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

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

1958 Vintage Grosse Gold Tone Minimalistic Design Pin Brooch
1958 Vintage Grosse Gold Tone Minimalistic Design Pin Brooch

1958 Vintage Grosse Gold Tone Minimalistic Design Pin Brooch

By Grosse

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a rare minimalistic design vintage brooch designed by Grosse in 1958.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

James Barker Mabe Pearl Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch
James Barker Mabe Pearl Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch

James Barker Mabe Pearl Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Stunningly Beautiful & Very Rare The Brooch is by James Barker. The brooch is 18K 22K Yellow Gold There are 0.20 Carats in Diamonds F VS There is 1.00 Carat in Peridot The Mabe P...

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, 22k ...

Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch
Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch

Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Tampa, FL

A rare Cartier Paris brooch modeled as a Native American chief’s head, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, sterling silver enamel, diamonds and turquoise.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver...

Victorian 12K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, Male Portrait, 19th Century
Victorian 12K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, Male Portrait, 19th Century

Victorian 12K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, Male Portrait, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

The brooch dates to the 19th to early 20th Century. The cameo is of extraordinary beauty and the Victorian - Edwardian male imagery is very rare.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Fabrice Paris Silver-Gray and Saffron Butterfly Carved Brooch
Fabrice Paris Silver-Gray and Saffron Butterfly Carved Brooch

Fabrice Paris Silver-Gray and Saffron Butterfly Carved Brooch

By Fabrice Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cilea Paris created this stunning, dimensional butterfly brooch as an exclusive design for Fabrice Paris. This rare fantasy-inspired artisanal resin brooch features an oversized butt...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

Vintage Georg Jensen Iron & Silver Wheat Brooch by Arno Malinowski
Vintage Georg Jensen Iron & Silver Wheat Brooch by Arno Malinowski

Vintage Georg Jensen Iron & Silver Wheat Brooch by Arno Malinowski

By Arno Malinowski

Located in Towson, MD

Surviving pieces from this iron and silver line are considerably scarcer today than the sterling silver work most associated with the Georg Jensen name, making this vintage brooch a ...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Silver, Berlin Iron

French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold
French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold

French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This stunning and rare antique gold brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.

Category

Antique 1830s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hattie Carnegie Designer Signed Crystal Golden Penguin Brooch Pin
Vintage Hattie Carnegie Designer Signed Crystal Golden Penguin Brooch Pin

Vintage Hattie Carnegie Designer Signed Crystal Golden Penguin Brooch Pin

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Montreal, QC

Add a touch of vintage elegance to your ensemble with this rare Hattie Carnegie Penguin brooch. Its unique design and vintage charm make it a great addition to any collection.

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

1940s French Green Enamel & Ruby Rhinestone Leaf Branch Brooch
1940s French Green Enamel & Ruby Rhinestone Leaf Branch Brooch

1940s French Green Enamel & Ruby Rhinestone Leaf Branch Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Of exceptional craftsmanship, this rare vintage French brooch is designed as three overlapping leaves on a branch from the late 1930s to early 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Base Metal

c.1950s SEAMAN SCHEPPS Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
c.1950s SEAMAN SCHEPPS Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

c.1950s SEAMAN SCHEPPS Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare and special brooch created by Seaman Schepps in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s
Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s

Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s

By Countess Cis Zoltowska

Located in New York, NY

A rare Countess Cis figural brooch in the form of a large angel fish handset with a myriad of colored stones and pearls. 1950's France.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Belperron Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Fibula Brooch
Belperron Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Fibula Brooch

Belperron Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Fibula Brooch

By Suzanne Belperron

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by an ancient motif, this "fibula" brooch is a rare example of an Art Deco jewel by Suzanne Belperron.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Superb Brooch Micro Mosaic in a Heavy Gold Frame
Superb Brooch Micro Mosaic in a Heavy Gold Frame

Superb Brooch Micro Mosaic in a Heavy Gold Frame

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1830-40s, 18k, Italy. This rare and early micro mosaic brooch features spectacular detail.

Category

Antique 1830s Italian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Topo Gigio Brooches, Italy, 1970s
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Topo Gigio Brooches, Italy, 1970s

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Topo Gigio Brooches, Italy, 1970s

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

A refined and rare pair of brooches depicting the beloved character Topo Gigio, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and beautifully enhanced with vibrant polychrome fired enamel decorati...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Rare Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of rare brooches for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 306 vintage versions or 23 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of rare 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, Hermès and Christian Lacroix 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 32, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut rare brooches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of rare brooches, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Rare Brooches?

Prices for rare brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $129,215, while rare brooches, on average, fetch $1,420.

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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.