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Red Rhinestone Brooch

Vintage gold red rhinestone European designer brooch
Vintage gold red rhinestone European designer brooch

Vintage gold red rhinestone European designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Vintage gold tone ruby red rhinestones  flower brooch
Vintage gold tone ruby red rhinestones  flower brooch

Vintage gold tone ruby red rhinestones flower brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

1940s Rhinestone and Red Gemstone Diamond-Shape Brooch
1940s Rhinestone and Red Gemstone Diamond-Shape Brooch

1940s Rhinestone and Red Gemstone Diamond-Shape Brooch

Located in London, GB

This original 1940s costume brooch features a very large number of clear, brilliant-cut rhinestones

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Vintage gold tone red rhinestones flower designer brooch
Vintage gold tone red rhinestones flower designer brooch

Vintage gold tone red rhinestones flower designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage Red and Green Enamel Wreath Brooch with Rhinestones, Gold Tone
Vintage Red and Green Enamel Wreath Brooch with Rhinestones, Gold Tone

Vintage Red and Green Enamel Wreath Brooch with Rhinestones, Gold Tone

Located in Milford, DE

A vibrant vintage brooch featuring a festive wreath design, adorned with rich red and green enamel

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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Metal Brooch with Red and Blue Rhinestones
Yves Saint Laurent Gold Metal Brooch with Red and Blue Rhinestones

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Metal Brooch with Red and Blue Rhinestones

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - Gold metal brooch with red and blue rhinestones. Additional information

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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent "Heart" Gold Metal Pendant Brooch with Red Rhinestones
Yves Saint Laurent "Heart" Gold Metal Pendant Brooch with Red Rhinestones

Yves Saint Laurent "Heart" Gold Metal Pendant Brooch with Red Rhinestones

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - Openwork gold metal pendant brooch with red rhinestones. Additional

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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s
WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s

WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Vintage WW2 US patriotic flag, red and blue enamel, large rhinestones. All rhinestones individually

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Vintage BSK Mermaid Brooch in Textured Gold-Tone with Ruby Red Rhinestone Eyes
Vintage BSK Mermaid Brooch in Textured Gold-Tone with Ruby Red Rhinestone Eyes

Vintage BSK Mermaid Brooch in Textured Gold-Tone with Ruby Red Rhinestone Eyes

Located in Milford, DE

features, the mermaid is brought to life by two ruby red rhinestone eyes, adding a captivating pop of color

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Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold Plate

WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s
WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s

WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s

Located in Stuttgart, DE

'AMERICAN FIRST' a very nice vintage WW2 US Flag brooch, blue enamal, red and blue rhinestons with

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal, Brass, Enamel

Art Deco 1920s Celluloid and Rhinestone Vintage Seahorse Brooch
Art Deco 1920s Celluloid and Rhinestone Vintage Seahorse Brooch

Art Deco 1920s Celluloid and Rhinestone Vintage Seahorse Brooch

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

, red rhinestone. The brooch fastens with a 'C' catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Patriotc WW2 US FLAG, rhinestones blue, clear and red, signed WEISS, 1940's
Patriotc WW2 US FLAG, rhinestones blue, clear and red, signed WEISS, 1940's

Patriotc WW2 US FLAG, rhinestones blue, clear and red, signed WEISS, 1940's

By Weiss

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Patriotic WW2 US Flag with blue, clear and red rhinstones, signed WEISS, gold-plated, 1940's, very

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Red asymmetrical evening dress with rhinestone GAI MATTIOLO COUTURE
Red asymmetrical evening dress with rhinestone GAI MATTIOLO COUTURE

Red asymmetrical evening dress with rhinestone GAI MATTIOLO COUTURE

By Gai Mattiolo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red asymmetrical evening dress with rhinestone brooch embellishment on the left shoulder.The dress

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

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1950's Pink & Red Rhinestone Brooch & Earring Set
1950's Pink & Red Rhinestone Brooch & Earring Set

1950's Pink & Red Rhinestone Brooch & Earring Set

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an eye-catching pink and red rhinestone brooch and earring set of the 1950's vintage. The

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Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry

Double Heart Red Rhinestone Brooch, Art Deco-Style
Double Heart Red Rhinestone Brooch, Art Deco-Style

Double Heart Red Rhinestone Brooch, Art Deco-Style

Located in Lynnwood, WA

Red Double-Heart Crystal Rhinestone Brooch, Vintage Valentine Gift for her, Art Deco Resurgence

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1930s RED Bakelite Double Pears Pin Brooch Rhinestone Detail
1930s RED Bakelite Double Pears Pin Brooch Rhinestone Detail

1930s RED Bakelite Double Pears Pin Brooch Rhinestone Detail

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This 1930s RED Bakelite Double Pears Pin Brooch with Rhinestone Detail is a languid and fluid

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Ruby Red & Pink Raspberry Floral Rhinestone Brooch by Weiss
Ruby Red & Pink Raspberry Floral Rhinestone Brooch by Weiss

Ruby Red & Pink Raspberry Floral Rhinestone Brooch by Weiss

By Weiss

Located in Oradell, NJ

ruby red and raspberry pink rhinestones. The brooch measures 2" by 1 3/4" and all of the rhinestones

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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Ruby Red and Rose Pink Multifaceted Rhinestone Brooch. Circa. 1955's - 1959
Ruby Red and Rose Pink Multifaceted Rhinestone Brooch. Circa. 1955's - 1959

Ruby Red and Rose Pink Multifaceted Rhinestone Brooch. Circa. 1955's - 1959

Located in Galveston, TX

Domed shape brooch is embellished with marquise cut ruby red rhinestones, round-shaped rose pink

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Massive XAVIER LOUBENS Flower Rhinestone Brooch
Vintage Massive XAVIER LOUBENS Flower Rhinestone Brooch

Vintage Massive XAVIER LOUBENS Flower Rhinestone Brooch

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive XAVIER LOUBENS Flower Rhinestone Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.64 inches (11.8 cm

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20th Century French Brooches

Clear Rhinestone Leopard Brooch with Black Enameled Accents
Clear Rhinestone Leopard Brooch with Black Enameled Accents

Clear Rhinestone Leopard Brooch with Black Enameled Accents

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a stunning clear rhinestone leopard brooch with black enameled accents and red rhinestone

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Circa 1930s Large Red Faceted Glass & Rhinestone Dress Clips, Pair
Circa 1930s Large Red Faceted Glass & Rhinestone Dress Clips, Pair

Circa 1930s Large Red Faceted Glass & Rhinestone Dress Clips, Pair

Located in Long Beach, CA

Pair of Circa 1930s, Art Deco era, silver tone metal dress clips, prong set with large faceted red

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Christian Dior 1970 Red Cabochon & Rhinestone Fringe Brooch
Christian Dior 1970 Red Cabochon & Rhinestone Fringe Brooch

Christian Dior 1970 Red Cabochon & Rhinestone Fringe Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful eye catching Christian Dior brooch in rhinestone and glass cabochon from 1970. It was

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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Vintage gold red purple rhinestone designer runway brooch
Vintage gold red purple rhinestone designer runway brooch

Vintage gold red purple rhinestone designer runway brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Vintage Juliana-Style Ruby Red Crystal Rhinestone Brooch
Vintage Juliana-Style Ruby Red Crystal Rhinestone Brooch

Vintage Juliana-Style Ruby Red Crystal Rhinestone Brooch

Located in McKinney, TX

Absolutely stunning three dimensional Juliana-style vintage brooch composed of sparkling Ruby Red

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20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Philippe Ferrandis 1980s Large Gold with Red & Pink Rhinestone Leaf Brooch
Philippe Ferrandis 1980s Large Gold with Red & Pink Rhinestone Leaf Brooch

Philippe Ferrandis 1980s Large Gold with Red & Pink Rhinestone Leaf Brooch

By Philippe Ferrandis

Located in New York, NY

fascia marquise shape rhinestones. The bottom stem is set with a single red pear shape rhinestone. The

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Trifari Alfred Philippe Sterling Silver Crescent Brooch, 1948
Trifari Alfred Philippe Sterling Silver Crescent Brooch, 1948

Trifari Alfred Philippe Sterling Silver Crescent Brooch, 1948

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

A very nice older Trifari sterling silver with glass turquoise cabochon and red rhinestone accent

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coro Craft Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Hand Fur Clip, Adolph Katz 1944
Coro Craft Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Hand Fur Clip, Adolph Katz 1944

Coro Craft Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Hand Fur Clip, Adolph Katz 1944

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

The Coro Craft large rose gold on sterling silver with red rhinestones hand fur clip / brooch is a

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

DONALD J PLINER Size 11.5 Black Leather Rhinestone Snake Strap Mule Sandals
DONALD J PLINER Size 11.5 Black Leather Rhinestone Snake Strap Mule Sandals

DONALD J PLINER Size 11.5 Black Leather Rhinestone Snake Strap Mule Sandals

By DONALD J PLINER

Located in San Francisco, CA

black rhinestoned, red eye, snake brooch embellishment and brushed look heel. Made in Spain. Very Good

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sandals

Red Rhinestone Love Cupid Heart Thunderbolt Statement Pin Brooch
Red Rhinestone Love Cupid Heart Thunderbolt Statement Pin Brooch

Red Rhinestone Love Cupid Heart Thunderbolt Statement Pin Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Brooch Pin showcasing a Shimmering Heart encrusted with Sparkling Red Rhinestones

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage gold tone red rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage gold tone red rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage gold tone red rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Red Heart & Rhinestone Statement Brooch, C.1930
Red Heart & Rhinestone Statement Brooch, C.1930

Red Heart & Rhinestone Statement Brooch, C.1930

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H 2.63 in W 2.25 in D 0.63 in

Red Heart & Rhinestone Statement Brooch, C.1930

Located in Atlanta, GA

This C.1930 brooch fulfills the Tin Man's wildest dreams! A beautiful statement making resin heart

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass

Harry Iskin 1940s Large Red Rhinestone Flower Statement Brooch
Harry Iskin 1940s Large Red Rhinestone Flower Statement Brooch

Harry Iskin 1940s Large Red Rhinestone Flower Statement Brooch

Located in London, GB

Harry Iskin large fine quality flower brooch set with faceted red rhinestones. Measuring length

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Ungaro Paris Signed Pin Brooch Huge Fabric Bow-tie Red Rhinestone
Ungaro Paris Signed Pin Brooch Huge Fabric Bow-tie Red Rhinestone

Ungaro Paris Signed Pin Brooch Huge Fabric Bow-tie Red Rhinestone

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Atlanta, GA

ornate with charm dangling huge red rhinestone over gilt metal frame all textured, finish with baroque

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Summery Vintage Givenchy Watermelon Brooch With Rhinestone Seeds
Summery Vintage Givenchy Watermelon Brooch With Rhinestone Seeds

Summery Vintage Givenchy Watermelon Brooch With Rhinestone Seeds

By Givenchy

Located in Atlanta, GA

red resin with teardrop shaped crystal rhinestone seeds and a brushed gold metal rind. The c-ring

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Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Golden jubilee royal crown brooch set with rhinestones, gold plated, 1950s
Golden jubilee royal crown brooch set with rhinestones, gold plated, 1950s

Golden jubilee royal crown brooch set with rhinestones, gold plated, 1950s

Located in Stuttgart, DE

A royal crown set with red, blue and clear rhinestones. The brooch is crowned with a sapphire

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Vintage 1950s American Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Chanel Red Lab-Created Stones Clear Rhinestones CC Brooch
Chanel Red Lab-Created Stones Clear Rhinestones CC Brooch

Chanel Red Lab-Created Stones Clear Rhinestones CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

This Chanel brooch features gold-tone hardware, encrusted in beautiful red lab-created stones

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20th Century Brooches

Large 6” Lobster Red Rhinestone Broo
Large 6” Lobster Red Rhinestone Broo

Large 6” Lobster Red Rhinestone Broo

Located in New York, NY

I love lobster pins and this is no exception. It is designed with red square inset rhinestones on

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1990s Unknown Brooches

Art Deco Vintage Red Rhinestone Fur Clips, 1930s
Art Deco Vintage Red Rhinestone Fur Clips, 1930s

Art Deco Vintage Red Rhinestone Fur Clips, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

red rhinestones in a gold plated setting. These fur clips measure 2” x 1-3/8”.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Vintage Rare Famous Coro Chatelaine Brooch
Vintage Rare Famous Coro Chatelaine Brooch

Vintage Rare Famous Coro Chatelaine Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

rhinestones. The emperor brooch measures 2-3/4” x 1-1/8”. The lady is 2-1/2” x 1”. The chain is 5” long

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

SAL Swarovski Rhinestone Enamel Parrot Bird Figural Brooch Pin Red Blue Green
SAL Swarovski Rhinestone Enamel Parrot Bird Figural Brooch Pin Red Blue Green

SAL Swarovski Rhinestone Enamel Parrot Bird Figural Brooch Pin Red Blue Green

By Swarovski

Located in Sausalito, CA

This unique whimsical parrot brooch features vibrant enamel in red, blue, and green hues, accented

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1990s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

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By Lisner

Located in McKinney, TX

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Located in New York, NY

This Hand of Fatima Hamsa Evil Eye Handmade Pendant is a beautifully crafted piece of jewelry designed to bring protection, good luck, and positive energy to its wearer. Featuring th...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage silver tone colorful rhinestones brooch
Vintage silver tone colorful rhinestones brooch

Vintage silver tone colorful rhinestones brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️❤️ VIN...

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Sarah Coventry Floral Wreath Brooch, Faux Pearls and Blue Beads, Silver
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Sarah Coventry Floral Wreath Brooch, Faux Pearls and Blue Beads, Silver

By Sarah Coventry

Located in Milford, DE

A stylish pin brooch by Sarah Coventry. Features faux pearls and turquoise-blue beads in a silver-tone floral wreath. Marks, Hallmarks, Signatures: Sarah Cov

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20th Century Retro Brooches

Glamorous Multicolor Zirconia Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver for Graduation Gift
Glamorous Multicolor Zirconia Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver for Graduation Gift

Glamorous Multicolor Zirconia Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver for Graduation Gift

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Multicolor Cubic Zirconia Tennis Bracelet in sterling silver. You shall need tennis bracelet to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazzling cubic zirconia...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Aurora Borealis Crystal Encrusted Ornate Gunmetal Brooch By Joan Rivers, 1990s
Aurora Borealis Crystal Encrusted Ornate Gunmetal Brooch By Joan Rivers, 1990s

Aurora Borealis Crystal Encrusted Ornate Gunmetal Brooch By Joan Rivers, 1990s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 2" x 2" - Gunmetal silver tone - Blue and yellow Aurora Borealis crystals - By Joan Rivers (signed on verso) - Circa 1990s - Estate acquired - Excellent vinta...

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1990s Unknown Modern Brooches

Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Floral Branch Brooch with Blue Enamel and CZ Accent
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Floral Branch Brooch with Blue Enamel and CZ Accent

Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Floral Branch Brooch with Blue Enamel and CZ Accent

$157Sale Price / item|50% Off

W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 2.8 in

Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Floral Branch Brooch with Blue Enamel and CZ Accent

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite brooch showcases an artistic branch design handcrafted in 925 sterling silver. The piece is adorned with delicate blue enamel flowers highlighted by golden and clear c...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

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Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. 1960's Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Floral Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1960's Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Floral Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1960's Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Floral Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a dimensional flower with tiered gold petals with fluted texture throughout Centering a cluster of round cut rubies - transparent medium red in color Weighing approximate...

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Flower Brooch with Natural Ruby and Diamond Center Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This charming brooch showcases a vivid floral motif brought to life in 18 karat yellow gold. At its heart sits a round cut natural ruby with a rich, strong red hue, surrounded by bri...

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

Silvorra Bochic Orient Butterfly Pink & White Zircon Convertible Brooch Pendant
Silvorra Bochic Orient Butterfly Pink & White Zircon Convertible Brooch Pendant

Silvorra Bochic Orient Butterfly Pink & White Zircon Convertible Brooch Pendant

$340Sale Price / item|50% Off

W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 2.5 in

Silvorra Bochic Orient Butterfly Pink & White Zircon Convertible Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Silvorra Bochic Orient brooch pendant is meticulously handcrafted from 925 sterling silver in a graceful butterfly motif. It features an enchanting mix of pink and whi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Red Rhinestone Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact red rhinestone brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Gold Plate and Gilt Metal, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 35 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a red rhinestone brooch 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic red rhinestone brooch over the years, but those made by Castlecliff, Christian Lacroix and Emanuel Ungaro are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a red rhinestone brooch featuring Crystal from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 alternatives. Most of our red rhinestone brooch for sale are for women, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Red Rhinestone Brooch?

The price for a red rhinestone brooch starts at $92 and tops out at $3,001 with these brooches, on average, selling for $233.

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.